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    Muehrcke Family Fund Scholar Athlete Award

    Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    Up to $5,000

    $5,000 scholarship; renewable for one additional year per eligibility guidelines ($10,000 total)

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This program provides financial assistance to graduating student-athletes from Oak Park and River Forest High School. The award recognizes individuals who balance academic achievement with participation in high school sports. The funding is designed to support the recipient's transition to higher education, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year of study based on established eligibility guidelines.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Illinois
    • High school student
    • 12th grade
    • Must be a student athlete at Oak Park and River Forest High School.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Up to $5,000
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    Yes, in later years if you stay eligible
    Merit-based
    Yes
    Need-based
    No
    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. Refer to the general application instructions on the foundation website or contact the program coordinator for specific submission details.
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    Provider and source

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

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