MENU FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DUAL AGENCY FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS In collaboration, the Des Plaines Friends of the Parks Scholarship Fund & the Des Plaines Park District Scholarship Fund are offering dual agency financial aid scholarships to families with limited incomes residing within the Des Plaines Park District’s boundaries. Families who do not reside in the Park District boundaries but are enrolled in Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine West High School, or the City of Des Plaines boundaries are eligible for a Des Plaines Friends of the Parks Scholarship. Applications information will be available in December 2022 Application Acceptance Period: January 1, 2022- April 10, 2022 or until all funds are distributed EDUCATIONAL FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS The Des Plaines Friends of the Parks is proud to announce the Rivers Casino Educational Grant Scholarship! They are awarding partial tuition scholarships for low-income families enrolling their children in the Des Plaines Park District’s Creative Corners Preschool programs. Applications information will be available in December 2022 Application Acceptance Period: January 1, 2022- July 15, 2022 or until all funds are distributed. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Proof of residency and/or enrollment in District 62 or Maine West High School: Must attach proof of residency or school enrollment letter to application Annual Gross Income (Forms 1040 & 1099): Must attach a copy of your family’s most recent federal income tax return (1040) to application All Tax Forms (1040/1099) are required from all responsible parties including those who are married and filing separately. *If you cannot show documentation for proof of income you will be required to provide more information: Must attach a copy of a social agency or school referral letter to application. Application will be reviewed by a team from both agencies; timeline for approval/denial will be 4 weeks. REGISTER ONLINE GET STARTED PROGRAM GUIDE VIEW GUIDE Facebook Twitter Instagram Flickr ADMINISTRATIVE & LEISURE CENTER 2222 Birch Street • 847-391-5700 GOLF CENTER DES PLAINES 353 N. River Road • 847-803-GOLF LAKE PARK GOLF COURSE & MARINA 1015 Howard Avenue • 847-391-5730 MOUNTAIN VIEW ADVENTURE CENTER 510 E. Algonquin Road • 847-391-5733 MYSTIC WATERS 2025 Miner Street • 847-391-5740 PRAIRIE LAKES AQUATIC CENTER 515 E. Thacker Street • 847-390-4949 PRAIRIE LAKES COMMUNITY CENTER 515 E. Thacker Street • 847-391-5711 © Copyright 2021 Des Plaines Park District Contact us Jobs Registration Spectrum Program and Events Guide