Westminster Public Schools Foundation Scholarship Application 2025
Description
The Westminster Public Schools Foundation offers scholarships for post-secondary education to high school seniors from the WPS school district only. The WPSF scholarship program is designed to work with scholars throughout their college years from award to college enrollment and graduation. WPSF scholars are accountable, hardworking, assertive, goal-oriented, and they give back to their communities
The WPSF Scholarship has invested over $3 million in Westminster Public Schools students since 2005 and over $200,000 every year.
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How much can I get?
Depending on what scholarship you qualify for, you will be eligible for anywhere from $1,000-$20,000. Students can only be awarded one scholarship.
What college can I use these funds?
Donor-informed scholarships you apply for will determine where these funds can be used. Any other scholarships can be used anywhere!
Application Process & Timeline:
• Submit Application by February 14th @ 11:59pm
• Your recommendation letter needs to be submitted by February 21st @ 11:59pm
• You’ll be notified Mid-March if you’re a semi-finalist
• Semi-Finalists will be invited to participate in interviews Mid-April
• Scholarship recipients are announced in mid-April
• All scholarship recipients are required to attend a scholarship orientation on May 14th, an awards ceremony on May 20th, & a Summer Bridge Program on June 9th - 13th.
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Selection Process
Students that receive WPSF scholarships are usually:
Accountable – Can other people usually count on you?
Work hard - Our students give it their absolute best
Assertive – Are you able to assess what you need and ask for help to get there?
Goal-oriented – Our students get degrees
Give back – Our students volunteer in their communities
WPSF Scholarships are for high school seniors of Westminster Public Schools only. Other eligibility is determined by specific donor-informed scholarships.
The Foundation believes that providing ongoing support for scholars after they are awarded is crucial for student persistence, and graduation from college. As a WPSF scholar, you’ll be:
Required to attend a new scholar orientation in May.
Required to attend our Summer Bridge program in June.
Stay in touch with the foundation for the duration of your college pursuance.
Provide ongoing updates to the Foundation on how you’re doing in school.
In 1988, a group of dedicated business and community leaders created the District 50 Education Foundation (now the Westminster Public Schools Foundation) to enhance education for students and staff of Westminster Public Schools. Outside fundraising was necessary and still is, as education budgets keep getting cut. Westminster Public Schools is a diverse community with students coming from all walks of life. A significant number of our children come from low-income families, and some are even homeless. Many of our older students work 20 hours a week while still in school. We know their stories and are inspired by their perseverance. The challenges seem almost insurmountable for some of these students, but we know that is not true. The Foundation, with the help of the community, changes lives.
The goals of the Foundation are to:
- Enhance and enrich educational opportunities
- Support staff for innovative efforts
- Mobilize community support and encourage involvement
- Build community awareness of the Foundation
- Inspire parents, businesses, and the local community to participate with the school district in enriching education through innovative means.