Scholarship Criteria

Criteria and eligibility (LGSSF applicants)  

1. Applicant must attend a high school in Illinois

2. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the year of the award.

3. Applicant must have at least a 2.0 grade point average (or a “C” average).

4. Applicant must have shown improvements in their academics and desires to attend college.

5. All applicants must submit a  2 letters of recommendation.  

6. All applicants must submit a 250 word essay and short video

7. Applicants may not be related to any of the Board of Directors.

Criteria and eligibility (returning recipients)  

1. Applicant must be a recipient of the Lafayette Gatling, Sr. Scholarship Fund.

2. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a trade program, two-year or four-year educational institution,

3. Applicant must have at least a 2.0 grade point average (or a “C” average).