Jeffrey Allen Gates Scholarship
Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 2026-03-01
Location: Oak Park; River Forest, Cook, IL
Minimum GPA: Not specified
Grade Level: 12
Overview
The Jeffrey Allen Gates Scholarship was created in memory of Jeffrey Allen Gates to support students from Oak Park and River Forest High School who demonstrate financial need and academic promise. Creating a designated fund that endows a cause near and dear to their heart has allowed Jim and Louise Gates to authentically honor the memory of Jim’s late brother Jeff while investing in the future by improving the everyday lives of children with disabilities.