WAA Scholarship Submission Confirmation

The Whittemore Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded each year to graduating seniors who are descendants of Whittemore High School alumni. Students planning to enter an accredited college or university are eligible to apply. Proof of enrollment is required before scholarship disbursement. The scholarship award is $1,000 and is non-renewable. Submission Deadline: April 15, 2025
About the Whittemore Alumni Association Scholarship
Alumni of the former Whittemore High School (Conway, SC 1870-1970) organized to form an association that focused on providing scholarship support for African American students graduating high school who desire to attend college. The Alumni Association has awarded over $150,000 in scholarship awards since its establishment in 1971. Community and alumni donations are the foundation for this initiative.

Applicant Criteria
Applicants for the 2025 Whittemore Alumni Association Scholarship must meet the following scholastic and extracurricular criteria to apply:

1. Applicants must be a 2025 senior graduating from an accredited high school.

2. Applicants must be a descendant of a Whittemore High School alumni.

3. Applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited college/university

4. Applicants must possess a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher at the time of submission (based on a weighted grading scale) at the time of submission.

5. Applicants should demonstrate strong involvement in both school and
community activities leadership and/or volunteer capacities.
Checklist of Required Documents and Attachments
Please submit the following documents and attachments by April 15, 2025:

• Two recommendation letters: One from a teacher, advisor, or school principal and One from someone in the community or your church who knows about your character (the person should not be a relative).

• Your unofficial school transcript depicting total credits earned, submitted to us by your school counselor to: whittemorealums.1870@gmail.com

• A personal statement video (video must be 2-3 minutes long; please do not exceed 3 minutes). Please choose one of the following topics for your video. Make sure you introduce yourself by stating your name, high school, and plans for college in the video (for example, Hi, my name is Jane Smith, and I attend Sunnybrook High School in Akron, Ohio. My college plans are to attend the University of Akron to study Information Technology.)

Choose one of the following questions to answer in your video:

- How important will this scholarship be in assisting you and your family in meeting your college fund goals?

- What inspired you to go to college, and how do you plan to use your college education to make an impact in your life, work field, community and beyond?

*Save and upload video as either an rtf, html, zip, mp3, wma, mpg, flv, or avi*
2025 Whittemore Alumni Association Scholarship Application
Submission Deadline: April 15, 2025

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: To be considered, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, the Scholarship application and have a school counselor submit a copy of your unofficial transcript depicting total credits earned directly from the school to the association by April 15, 2025.

Please submit all documents to whittemorealums.1870@gmail.com by 11:59 pm on April 15, 2025.
Applicant's Name:*

First NameLast Name
Applicant's High School:*
School Location (City and State)*
Applicant's Mailing Address:*

Street Address

Apt # (if applicable)

CityState

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant's Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Applicant's Email Address:*
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Parent(s) or Guardian(s)Name (First/Last):*
Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Email Address:*
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Family/Household Financial Statement: Please indicate the range that best describes your family's 2025 income:

Under $14,999$15,000 to $24,999$25,000 to $49,999$50,000 to $74,999$75,000 and above
Whittemore Legacy:Please list the name(s) of the Whittemore High School Alumni you are related to and the date(s) of their attendance or Graduation from Whittemore. Feel free to detail how you are related. Include any notable Whittemore High School activities, achievements, and information about their accomplishments and their life after graduation. You may find it helpful to meet with and interview your relative for details if possible (add another page if needed). Write details below:*
Extracurricular Activities: Please list your participation/leadership in athletics, school clubs, honor societies, or other extracurricular activities (including employment), and community activities (add another page if needed). Write details below:

Required Materials - Don't Forget to Upload & Send Us Your Files!

Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, a personal statement video, and an unofficial transcript from your school. These materials must accompany your application submission. Please include the name of the guidance counselor or school staff member who will submit your transcript to the association. Please provide your guidance counselor with the following email address to submit your official transcript: whittemorealums.1870@gmail.com
Name of Guidance Counselor or School Staff Member Assisting You with Transcripts*

First NameLast Name
Guidance Counselor or School Staff Member's Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Guidance Counselor or School Staff E-mail:*
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Personal Statement Video: Upload your video file here. If you have any technical issues, please contact us at whittemorealums.1870@gmail.com. Save and upload video as either an rtf, html, zip, mp3, wma, mpg, flv, or avi*

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Letters of Recommendation: Please submit your letters of recommendation (pdf only please) here. If you have any technical issues, please contact us at whittemorealums.1870@gmail.com*

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