Jensen Scholarship 2027-28

Thank you for your interest in the Jensen Scholarship. In order to be considered for the scholarship, you must have applied and be admitted to Lake Forest College.

After submitting your Jensen Scholarship Application to Lake Forest College, we will contact you to set up an in-person or virtual interview with the Admissions Office and the Physics Department. You will be notified by email from the Office of Admissions and also on your official financial aid award letter should funds be awarded.

The Jensen Scholarship funds range from $3,000-8,000 annually. Please note that the scholarship funds are to be used for the cost of attendance at Lake Forest College only. The funds could not be used to complete the 3-3 program at Washington University in St. Louis.

The Jensen Scholarship is renewable annually, subject to a review by the Physics Department.

The priority deadline for this scholarship is February 15, 2027. The final deadline is March 1, 2027.

Your name and identity are important to the College. We will use preferred name in most communication to you, but some official documentation may use your legal first name. Please note this as you complete the name portion of this application.

First Name*

Preferred Name

Last Name*

Are you a First-Year or Transfer student?

First-Year

Transfer

Email Address*

High School*

College*

Birthdate*

Pronouns

She/her/hers

He/him/his

They/them/theirs

Other pronouns

If your pronouns are not included in the list above, please provide your pronouns here.

Contact your admissions counselor if you want us to use different pronouns in specific circumstances.

Permanent Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Please note that you must submit an application and be admitted to Lake Forest College in order to be considered for a Jensen Scholarship.

You can apply to Lake Forest College using either this link or the Common Application.

Have you been officially admitted to Lake Forest College?*

Yes

No

Please list math and science courses you have taken.*

In an essay of approximately 500 words, please describe your experiences in physics and mathematics (related projects, etc.) and why you are interested in continuing your studies at Lake Forest College as a physics major.*

In lieu of a recommendation letter, please provide a school email address of a teacher who can speak to your likelihood for success as a physics major at Lake Forest College.*

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Jensen Scholarship 2027-28