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    Laura Southwick Award

    Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    $500 to $1,000

    $500-$1,000

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    Created in memory of an alumnus who loved the arts, this award is designed to encourage high school students to pursue and develop their talents in the fine and applied arts. It provides financial support to help young artists in the Chicagoland area explore their creative passions.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Illinois
    • High school student
    • 9th grade or 10th grade or 11th grade
    • Chicagoland High School Freshmen through Juniors.

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    Award details

    Amount
    $500 to $1,000
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    Not stated
    Need-based
    Not stated
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Applications are closed for the current cycle.
    2. Students should check the website during the fall to apply for the upcoming term.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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