Apply for Scholarship - WNY Scholars Foundation

Personal Contact Information

This information will be used to contact you regarding our decision about scholarship opportunities. Please note that this information will NOT be shared with scholarship decision makers.

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email(Required)

Phone

Your Current High School(Required)

Expected Graduation Year(Required)

i.e: 2025, 2026, etc...

Academic Achievements and Goals

What are your academic interests and why did you choose to pursue them?(Required)

Describe your most significant academic achievement. How did you accomplish it, and what did you learn from the experience?(Required)

What are your educational goals and how do you plan to achieve them?(Required)

How do you plan to use your education to make a difference in your community or field of study?(Required)

Personal Background and Experiences

Tell us about a challenging situation you have faced and how you overcame it.(Required)

Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership skills. What was the outcome?(Required)

What extracurricular activities are you involved in, and how have they shaped your personal development?(Required)

Who has been the most influential person in your life, and why?(Required)

Financial Need and Circumstances

Explain your current financial situation and why you need this scholarship.(Required)

Are there any extenuating circumstances that affect your financial need?(Required)

How do you plan to finance your education if you do not receive this scholarship?(Required)

What other sources of financial aid or scholarships have you applied for or received?(Required)

Community Involvement and Impact

Describe your involvement in community service or volunteer work. How has it impacted you and your community?(Required)

What community issues are you most passionate about, and how do you plan to address them in the future?(Required)

How do you see yourself contributing to the mission and values of the WNY Scholars Foundation?(Required)

Personal Statements and Essays

Write a personal statement describing your background, achievements, goals, and why you deserve this scholarship.(Required)

Provide an essay on a specific topic relevant to your field of study or personal experiences (e.g., “The Importance of Education in Today’s Society” or “A Personal Challenge and How I Overcame It”).(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 512 MB.

Letters of Recommendation

Provide two or three letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or community leaders who can speak to your character, achievements, and potential.(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 512 MB, Max. files: 3.

Local Companies of Interest

What companies in Western New York would you like to work at after finishing college and why?(Required)

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