2025 Whispering Trails Camp Scholarship Application

Williams Syndrome Association

2025 Whispering Trails Camp Scholarship Application

2025 Summer Camp Scholarship Application Period: March 4 - April 15.

Due to the generous support of committed members of the WSA community, we have scholarships funds available for our 2025 Whispering Trails Summer Camp Experiences for Kids and Teens. The maximum award to offset the cost of camp is up to $750 per awardee. In order to apply for 2025 camp funding, you must:

Experience Williams syndrome & be between the ages of 6 and 20
- Ages 6-12 will need to be able to attend with a caregiver (no cost for the caregiver)
- Ages 13-20 will need to be able attend independently
Be a current WSA member (membership is complimentary) Join or renew your membership now
Have financial need*

Scholarships will be announced and awarded by April 25, 2025.

*For purposes of these scholarships, financial need means being under 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. For example, Federal Poverty Guidelines for a family of 4 is an income of $31,200/year. Therefore, 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline for a family of 4 in the 48 contiguous states is an annual income of less than $62,400. If your family meets this criteria, please feel free to apply! Documentation of financial need is not required for application submission but may be requested during the WSA's annual audit.

For questions or assistance with this application, please email jliestman@williams-syndrome.org.

I affirm that I meet the criteria listed above to apply for a 2025 camp scholarship.*

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Camper's Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian(s) Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Parent/Guardian Email*

Parent/Guardian Phone Number*

Area CodeHome Phone Number

Additional Phone Number

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Camper's Age*

Primary Language Spoken At Home*

Camper's Ethnic Identity*

Scholarship Amount Requested*

Have you ever participated in a WSA fundraising event?*

If Yes, which event(s)?

Have you received a WSA Scholarship in the past?*

We want to hear your story! Please attach details of why your child wants to attend camp, or would benefit from camp. If this is for a younger camper, please describe in your words why you would like your child to participate in the program you have chosen. If your child is a tween or teen, please have them describe why they would like to go to camp. Video submissions are preferred, but written submissions are also accepted.*

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