Follett Educational Foundation
Attn: Denise Langkamp
1340 Ridgeview Dr.
McHenry, IL 60050
708.884.3508 | fef@follett.com

OUR MISSION

The world's largest education solutions provider gives back to students. Discover the Follett Educational Foundation.

This year, the Follett Educational Foundation will give out $300,000 in scholarships to students of Follett team members.
 

HOW TO DONATE

Support our Future. Support our Students.
Make your tax-deductible donation to the Follett Educational Foundation.

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Follett Educational Foundation
1340 Ridgeview Drive
McHenry, IL 60050

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Please indicate if you'd like your donation to be applied to the Take the First Step Scholarship.  Otherwise, all donations will go toward the General Scholarship Fund.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Follett Educational Foundation Annual Scholarship



Each year, a selection committee reviews hundreds of applicants and awards 150 students of Follett associates their share of $300,000 based on academic achievement & financial need.  Apply Today >
Take the First Step Scholarship
The Alison O’Hara memorial scholarship will grant awards to incoming college freshman.  Unlike our traditional scholarship program, the "Take the First Step" award is not based on financial need, but is designed to help deserving students take that first step in education, something Alison believed college was important in life and business.
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The Jean Srnecz Memorial Scholarship
Two scholarships will be issued each year in Jean’s memory. Recipients will be selected from among the students of Baker & Taylor team members who apply for our general scholarship program. 
Read more >

GOLF OUTING

Check back soon for more details on the 2021 golf outing!

Where: Grand Geneva, Lake Geneva, WI
 
The Golf Outing will once again take place at the scenic Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva Wisconsin! Located near metropolitan Milwaukee, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to enjoy a great (or not so great) round while supporting the foundation as we work together to drive education!

 
Registration Coming Soon!

FROM THE PRESIDENT | BRITTEN FOLLETT

As a fifth-generation family member, I'm proud to be working for Follett and carry on the legacy of excellence in education that began for my family 145 years ago when my great-great grandfather founded Follett Corporation. While I was blessed with a great education from Southern Illinois University, I knew there were others who did not have this same opportunity. My first career as a television reporter inspired me to be an author, and eventually to move back home to work in the family business, where I could bring the priceless life lessons of teamwork, friendship, and the importance of lifelong learning to a worthwhile organization. In 2012 when I took on the role as President of the Follett Educational Foundation, I brought my belief that every student should have those same opportunities.  As the cost of higher education continues to increase, the Foundation's mission is more important than ever.

Thanks to our generous donors, golf outing participants, my team of trustees and our dedicated selection committee, last year the Foundation gave out $300,000 in scholarships to 150 very worthy students.
 

BOARD MEMBERS

A special thanks to the Follett Educational Foundation Board of Trustees for their work in redefining the role of the Foundation:

President - Britten Follett
Vice-President - Keith O'Hara
Treasurer - Kevin Gacek
Secretary - Kathy Bussman
Selection Committee Chair - Jean Follett Thompson
Foundation Coordinator - Denise Langkamp
Foundation Bookkeeper - Stephanie Gerlach  

Trustees     
 
Ramona Burns
Monica Bussman
Mary Culp
Sam Dempsey
Matt Follett
Frank Gentile
Omar Granberry
Brendan Thornton
Chris Traut
Benjamin Traut
Debra Synatschk




 
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