Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS come from a variety of sources, including the college you plan to attend. Be sure to fill out the scholarship application (if required) when you complete your application for admission. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and/or need. Money is typically distributed quickly, so waiting to apply for scholarships is not a good idea. This site offers resources for financial literacy. This site helps identify types of scholarships to search for.

Here is a blog post discussing the pros and cons of some scholarship search sites. Below are a few websites to look for scholarship opportunities:

Beginning as early as 9th grade, students can earn micro-scholarships. Micro-scholarships are awarded by colleges/universities in recognition of a student's individual achievements; they vary depending on the college and are organized through RaiseMe (students can create a profile and explore micro-scholarship opportunities). These scholarships are only awarded to students who apply, are accepted to, and choose to attend the specific college for which they earned the awards. Students should keep accurate and organized records of their activities, awards, and work experience.

NON-LOCAL Scholarships

These are offered to students in our geographic area or beyond. This is not an exhaustive list and it is updated frequently.

Scholarships

LOCAL Scholarships

These are offered and awarded specifically to Westlake students. Counselors visit with seniors at the beginning of the spring semester to review the application process and deadlines. More information about local scholarships can be found here.