2026 Scholarship Information
Attention Class of 2026! You can apply for Esko Educational Foundations Scholarships!
Since 1994, the Esko Educational Foundation (EEF) has awarded over 600 Lincoln High School graduating seniors 39 unique scholarships totaling over $1,291,050.
Members of the EHS class of 2026 are urged and invited to submit an application towards the 20+ EEF scholarships available.
There will be an informational meeting for current Esko seniors in Mr. Antonutti's room on Friday, March 6th (communication be sent to all EHS Seniors). Student's should bring an iPad or phone to the meeting.
Scholarship applications will be accessible on Monday, March 9th via the EHS Senior Class Canvas page.
EEF Representatives will be on campus on Wednesday, March 18th from 12:00 - 2:30 in the commons to answer application questions.
Scholarship application forms (paper copy) must be handed in at the High School office by Thursday, March 19th, 2026 no later than 3:00pm. This form must be printed single sided, and it is recommended you print a copy for your records.
The scholarship recommendation form (paper copy) and two references are due the same day and time. You are required to submit two recommendation forms one from a teacher and one from a coach, mentor or employer.
Please note: a handful of EEF scholarships list financial need as one selection criterion. If you want to apply for these scholarships (and it is recommended you do), the following document, page 1 only of the FAFSA Submission Summary, must be included in addition to the application:
FAFSA Submission Summary from FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) http://FAFSA.gov. This report includes your SAI (Student Aid Index)
If you do not submit page 1 of the above form, you will not be in the applicant pool for only those scholarships which require the financial need criteria.
Please note: only one application form per student is necessary to be considered for all the EEF scholarships, including those scholarships requiring financial aid statements.
This information, including .pdf links to the scholarship application and recommendation forms, will be sent to all Class of 2026 seniors and to all Class of 2026 parents/guardians in February 2026.
In April, the EEF Board of Directors will select the scholarship recipients using an algorithm of selection criteria such as GPA, school activities, community service, recommendations, and the like. Recipients will be notified.
The Class of 2026 EEF Scholarship Awards Ceremony will be held in the EHS theater on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, at from 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend. Parents, family members, and friends are invited to attend.