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Waynesboro High School Alumni Scholarship

Waynesboro High School Alumni Scholarship

Description

The Waynesboro High School Alumni Scholarship, originating from the 2003 reunion of the “1940-1946 War Years Classes,” is awarded to Waynesboro High School graduates who demonstrate service, leadership, and academic success.

Eligibility

  • An eligible student must be a graduating senior at Waynesboro High School.
  • An eligible student must demonstrate outstanding academic work, financial need and strong participation in school and community activities with an emphasis on leadership.
  • An eligible student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • An eligible student must be a candidate for high school graduation at the end of the current academic year and plan to enroll at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university the following academic year.

Selection Criteria Used by the Selection Committee

  • Financial need- 60%
  • Academic promise- 25% (i.e., prepared and ready for college environment)
  • Community service with emphasis on leadership- 15%

The candidate will be selected by the Waynesboro High School scholarship selection committee for recommendation to the Community Foundation, in accordance with the Community Foundation’s Conflict of Interest Policy.

2024 Amount: TBD