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Historical record of Manhattan Irish Fest Michael J. McHugh College Scholarship awardees. Including this year's awards, the IASCW Irish Fest scholarships total $40,000:

Irish Life Experience

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Accepting 2026 Applications Nov 2025 – Jan 2026

Founding Fathers Scholarship

This program offers post-high school scholarships of up to $2000 to use at a college, university, or trade school of choice.

The Founding Fathers Scholarship applicants should be in their final year of high school. Eligible students will plan to attend an accredited college or university, a junior college, or a trade school beginning post-graduation in 2026. All students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, are residents of Will County, and embody characteristics of solid character, volunteer service, and peacemaking are encouraged to apply.

REQUIREMENTS:

Complete the Application
Complete 2 Essay Questions.
One Hour Interview at Joliet Public Library (Black Road Branch)
Two letters of reference.
- One from an Academic Professional.
- One from a Coach, Volunteer Coordinator, Supervisor, neighbor, minister, etc.

Email questions to bettie@komarassociates.com. Use “Founding Fathers Scholarship Question” in the subject line.

Applications, Essays, and Reference Letters should be submitted in the form below, or sent to Bettie at the above email address, CC brodericktimmyb@gmail.com and tom.haven65@gmail.com.

DEADLINE: Applications must be received no later than JANUARY 6, 2026.

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First Name:

Last Name:

Phone Number:

Student Email:

HIGH SCHOOL NAME & CLASS YEAR:

Cumulative GPA:

Extracurricular Activities/years of participation:

Volunteer Work (List activities and approximate number of hours contributed. Use separate sheet if needed):

Employment (if applicable):

Employer:

Time/Years of Employment:

Position Held:

Avg. numbers of hours per week:

Attach a 300 word essay answers for each of the following questions:

Tell us about your chosen field of study and how your intended career will contribute to the betterment of your community and the world:

Tell us about yourself. What attributes, skill sets, and characteristics do you possess that will help us understand why we should choose you as an IASCW Scholar?

Irish Life Experience Scholarship - 2025 ENROLLMENT CLOSED

2025 – June 29 – July 23

Irish Life Experience Scholarship

The IASCW application for scholarship to the Irish Life Experience summer program is open to any High School student who lives or attends school in Will County.

IASCW Scholarship Amount: $4,000.

Program Tuition: $5,650 – includes round trip airfare from Boston to Ireland.

Family requirement: balance of tuition plus airfare to Boston; and spending money.

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Basic Information

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Student Email

Parent/Guardian Email

HIGH SCHOOL NAME & CLASS YEAR:

Name & relationship of persons writing letters of recommendation:

Person #1

Person #2

Additional Information:

Extra-curricular activities:

Club membership/leadership:

Volunteer/Community Service:

College/post H.S. Plans:

Career/Employment goals:

Basic Understanding of Program Costs:

Tuition: $5,650 – includes round trip airfare from Boston to Ireland. Participants MAY, subject to program approval and scheduling restrictions, substitute direct airfare from Chicago to Ireland. IASCW Scholarship amount: $4,000. Family requirement: balance of tuition plus airfare to Boston and spending money.

Scholarship recipients shall (and parents may) attend the IASCW Scholarship banquet

I agree that the IASCW may use photographs of me with or without my name for such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.

Plan for Family/Student required costs:

Please verify you understand:

I Understand these terms

All applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, the application, and one-page typed essay answering “Why I want to visit Ireland?”

Applicant and Family expectations and commitments:

1. All applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, the application, and one-page typed essay answering “Why I want to visit Ireland?” to info@countywillirish.net by 6:00 PM on Feb 22, 2025.
2. Scholarship recipients shall (and parents may) attend the IASCW Scholarship banquet Sunday April 6, 2025. Location TBA.
3. I agree that the IASCW may use photographs of me with or without my name for such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.

** Application due date: Jan. 31, 2025 **

Student E-Signature:

Date:

Parent/Guardian E-Signature:

Date:

Full Home Address:

IASCW Scholarships

View Manhattan Irish Fest Scholarships

Historical record of Manhattan Irish Fest Michael J. McHugh College Scholarship awardees. Including this year's awards, the IASCW Irish Fest scholarships total $40,000:

Irish Life Experience

Found Fathers

IASCW Scholarships

Founding Fathers Scholarship

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Irish Life Experience Scholarship

- 2025 Applications Now Closed -

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