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Waverly High School Scholarship Fund

Every scholarship counts for a student planning to attend college.  Scholarship gifts bolster the value of local education for graduates and renew pride in their roots.  The Waverly High School Scholarship Fund invests in the future and inspires the next generation of Viking Alumni.  Generous donor support helps students reach their post-secondary education goals. 

 

We join donor efforts.  Each year, the School District 145 Foundation for Education processes scholarships for Waverly High School graduates without charging administrative fees.  We do this because we’re proud, because we’re making a difference, and because supporting local philanthropy matters.  This commitment means more Waverly High School graduates will have access to top-notch higher education, leading to a stronger future for our students, schools, and community.

How can I contribute as a scholarship donor?

Choose one of three ways to give.

  • Endowed Scholarship Fund : The principal amount of an endowed gift is invested per the Foundation's Investment Policy, and not spent down. The annual scholarship amount gifted is calculated based on investment returns. For example, a $20,000 principal gift yields an annual scholarship of $800 in perpetuity at 4% growth. The minimum contribution for an endowed gift is $10,000. Contact our office for more information.
  • Designated Scholarship Fund : A designated gift is scheduled for scholarship distribution, and has a finite end when the donor either 1) lets it expire or 2) adds more funds. For example, a $5,000 gift is scheduled to be distributed in $1,000 increments for 5 years, then expire. Contact our office for more information.
  • Pass-through Scholarship Fund : Pass-through scholarships are set up on an annual basis. The Foundation does not hold any money year-to-year. The minimum distribution amount for any scholarship is $500. Download the Pass-through Scholarship Form below, complete it, and follow submission instructions. 

Name the scholarship. Gifts in honor or memory of donors or others are encouraged and celebrated.

Donors can set award criteria like grade point average, activity or academic focus, and location of post-secondary institution.

What is the application and award timeline for students?

Student Application Open Date : Our online application portal will open on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. When the application is live, 2025 Waverly High School seniors can access it by clicking on the "Apply for Scholarships" quicklink at the top of this page. Detailed instructions will be shared during in-person senior meetings in late January.

Student Application Close Date : 11:59 PM on Friday, February 21, 2025

Awarded Students Officially Invited to Honors Convocation : Monday, April 14, 2025

Winners will be announced during the Honors Convocation Ceremony the last week of April in the Waverly High School gymnasium. Subsequently, winners will be celebrated here and on all Foundation social media channels.