Wilcox PTSA Scholarships
Attention Seniors!
Community service-based PTSA Scholarships are available to graduating Wilcox High School Seniors for use at an accredited college or university, community college, or trade and technical school.
Here's what Senior's needed to apply:
Must be a Wilcox PTSA member, click here to Join the Wilcox PTSA.
NO TRANSCRIPT required.
Merit will be determined by hours volunteered/worked during high school years.
List the name(s) of accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, or trade and technical schools applied to and/or accepted to, and your intended major or course of study.
Provide a brief statement of your reason for applying for this scholarship and list your career plans.
Describe your school service-related activities and details of your volunteer service in our community.
Upload a reference letter from a teacher, counselor, employer or advisor.
Wilcox PTSA Scholarship Application
The application deadline for 2025-26 will be in April 2026 (TBA).
Scholarships will be presented at the Wilcox Academic Awards Night ceremony and recipients will be notified ahead of time.
If you have further questions, email Wilcox PTSA Scholarship Chair, Kiran Veeraghanta at kiranmayee.v@gmail.com
California State PTA Scholarships (Due by February 1st, 2025 by midnight)
Two scholarships are available for your application:
Volunteer Service Scholarship — This scholarship recognizes graduating seniors for their volunteer service in schools and communities, allowing them to register for courses at accredited colleges, universities, trade or technical schools. Applicants must be PTA members graduating from a California high school between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year.
$500 Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarship – Honoring the volunteer and public-service legacy of Dr. Ralph E. White and his wife, Eleanor, this additional scholarship provides $500 each to two successful applicants of the Volunteer Service Scholarship who intend to pursue a career in a medical field.
Applications, reference forms and all supporting documents must be received in the California State PTA office by February 1 each year. All applicants are notified of their status in March. Scholarship winners receive a letter of congratulations and recognition certificate from California State PTA along with a check. Download the application for a complete list of requirements.
For questions and more information, please contact the California State PTA at scholarships@capta.org.