2021 WEA Grant Application

Worthington Education Association (WEA) Scholarship.

Thanks for your interest in the Worthington Educational Association (WEA) Scholarship. The Worthington Education Association is proud to sponsor two $1500.00 scholarships. Any high school senior who is a dependent of a current WEA member is eligible to apply.

The application deadline is Monday, April 10, 2023, @ 9:00 pm. The WEA awards committee will inform applicants sometime after Monday, April 24, 2023. Scholarship checks will be made out to the university or college in the student's name.

Here's what you'll need to complete the online application:

Student and Parent contact and employment information.
Post high school plans (college you will attend, estimated costs, parent/student contributions, financial aid awards).
A description of high school athletic and community activities with years of participation and contact references.
Leadership positions with years of participation.
A list of hours/honors/special recognition with years achieved.
A description of work-related experience and your future goals.
A description of any extenuating circumstances that you would like the committee to consider when reviewing your application.
A response to the following prompt (there is no length requirement):
"Explain how the Worthington Education Association has impacted your education."
PDF's of your most recent transcript and 2 letters of recommendation (emailed.. see below)

You must EMAIL (attach) a PDF of your most recent transcript (click here to learn how) and two letters of recommendation to Robert Estice (restice@wscloud.org) before the application deadline - Monday, April 10, 2023.

The subject line of the email should read "2023 WEA Scholarship Application".
The text field should contain your first/last name, home address, and cell phone number (no information will be shared outside of the scholarship committee).

NOTE: DO NOT FAX OR MAIL MATERIALS to the WEA, Kilbourne, or Thomas offices. The online application (below) and accompanying documents (Transcript + 2 letters of Recommendation) must be received before the deadline. No late applications will be accepted.

For questions or additional information, contact: Brian Morgan [bmorgan@wscloud.org]

Personal Information

Student

Student's FIRST Name:*

Student's LAST Name:*

City*

State*

Zip Code*

Student's E-mail*

Confirmation Emailmyusername@mydomain.com

Student's Phone (mobile)

Home Phone

High School currently attending:*

Student's Place of Employment:

Student is currently living with:*

MotherFatherGuardian

Parent(s).

The "Father/Mother Name" and "Place of Employment" fields are required. For single parent households, please type “not applicable” or “N/A” for the second parent.

Father's (or Guardian) full Name:*

Occupation:

Place of Employment:*

Current WEA Member?*

YESNO

Home Address (if different from student):

Mother's (or Guardian) full Name:*

Occupation

Place of Employment:*

Current WEA Member?*

YESNO

Home Address (if different from student):

How many children in the family are not self supporting?*

Please list ages:

How many children will be in college next year?*

Post High School Plans

All fields in this section are required.

College or University student is planning to attend:*

Estimated Cost (tuition, room, board) per year:*

Projected Contribution of Parent :*

Projected Contribution of Student :*

Financial Aid Awarded:*

Anticipated College Major:*

Activities | General Information

All fields in this section are required. If a question does not apply, type “not applicable” or “N/A” in the space.

School Activities

Community Activities: Please include year(s) of participation and a contact reference person for each community activity.*

Athletic Activities: Please include year(s) of participation and a contact reference person for each athletic activity.*

Leadership Positions

School Leadership: Please include year(s) of participation for school leadership position.*

Community Leadership: Please include year(s) of participation for community leadership position.*

Awards, Honors, Recognition Please list Award/Honor/Recognition and Year*

Work Experience

Describe all relevant work experience:*

Statement of Future Goals

Tell us about your goals for the future. Please do not exceed 100 words.*

0/100

Special Considerations

Are there any extenuating circumstances that you would like the committee to know about or to consider when reviewing this application? Please do not exceed 100 words.

0/100

Essay

Please submit an essay to respond to the following prompt (there is no length requirement): "Explain how the Worthington Education Association has impacted your education."*

High School Transcript & Two Letters of Recommendation

EMAIL (attach) a PDF of your most recent transcript (click here to learn how) and 2 letters of recommendation to: Robert Estice (restice@wscloud.org) before the application deadline.
The subject line of the email should read "2023 WEA Scholarship Application".
The text field should contain your first/last name, home address, and cell phone number (no information will be shared outside of the scholarship committee).

Certification*

By checking this box, I certify that the information in this application and associated materials are current, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the withholding of information or giving false information could result in disqualification.