WHS Local Scholarship cLASS OF 2026

Dear Class of 2026:

Welcome to the Whitewater High School Local & Area Scholarship site!  Being awarded a scholarship is exciting and can provide financial support to help you pursue your dreams and pay for a college degree. As you begin learning about our local scholarships, here are a few things to keep in mind:

Scholarships are awarded for many reasons. Students are recognized for academic excellence, superior test scores, and outstanding achievement in extra-curricular activities. Many students will be awarded a scholarship because they have excelled in clubs and organizations or because they are majoring in a specific area at a special school. Some organizations award scholarships to students who have outstanding character, volunteer their time for public service, or to students who have financial need. There are also families in our area who award memorial scholarships to young people who possess qualities similar to their loved ones. The criteria for the selection of each scholarship recipient is unique.  Seniors must complete well-written applications that answer specific questions and describe personal achievements, plans, and character.  Always have someone proofread your application to make sure there are no grammar or spelling errors before submitting it.  

Your application will help the individual scholarship committees understand who you are, all you’ve accomplished, and why you should be chosen as their scholarship recipient. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship based on financial need, please make sure you describe your circumstances on the scholarship application. It can be difficult to determine the extent of a student’s financial need so any information you feel comfortable sharing will be greatly appreciated. 

The following are very important dates you need to mark on your calendar:

February 11:  Local & Area Scholarship Presentation to Seniors

 Local & Area Scholarship Presentation (Spanish) 

February 11 - March 11:  Seniors Work on Scholarship Applications 

Thursday, March 12:  Scholarship Applications are Due by 3:30 pm 

April 27- May 1:  Recipients Receive an Invitation to Scholarship Night

May 20:  Scholarship Night at 6 pm, WHS Auditorium  (Attendance is Required)

May 21 - June 5:  Recipients Write Thank You Notes to Sponsoring Organizations

We are very proud of the Class of 2026 and look forward to recognizing your talent, hard work, and accomplishments with financial awards at Scholarship Night.  Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our local & area scholarships!  Best wishes to each of you!

Sincerely,

Scholarship Committee

Whitewater High School 

2026Scholarships@wwusd.org