ABOUT OUR SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year, Wilmington High School Alumni, Inc. awards multiple graduating seniors with $2,000 scholarships to help fund their college education. Applicants must reside in New Castle County, Delaware, exhibit strong academic performance, and demonstrate financial need. Two types of scholarships are available, a general scholarship and a scholarship available for first-generation students. All applicants will be considered for our general scholarships.
Joanne Richardson Smith Memorial Scholarship:
Supporting First-Generation Students
The Joanne Richardson Smith Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to supporting first-generation college students and will account for one of the awards each year. Interested eligible students should apply for the Joanne Richardson Smith Scholarship specifically.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, graduating seniors must submit a complete application online that includes the following:
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An application form
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Two (2) letters of recommendation from non-relatives
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An official copy of high school transcript
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A copy of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) summary form
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A 200-word essay describing community, religious, or volunteer involvement; school activities (i.e. student government, honor society, honor roll, extra-curricular activities); accomplishments; and future goals.
Applications will be available in January. For consideration, applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on April 30.
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Upcoming Event
We periodically host fundraisers and community events. Check below to see what's coming up next!
Sun, Jun 01New Castle$40 tickets include brunch. Cash bar. Ticket proceeds benefit WHSA scholarships.
WHO WE ARE
What started as a group of alumni raising funds for their class reunion, has evolved into a continual pour into their community. WHSA, Inc is a group of Wilmington High School alumni who raise funds and award annual scholarships to qualified graduating residing in New Castle County, Delaware.
MISSION
Our mission is to help local students in financial need continue their educational pursuits through our scholarship program. It is our vision to ensure that no deserving scholar in our community will be deprived of higher education because of a shortage of funds.
BOARD MEMBERS
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Toni Snow-Gatewood - President
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Stewart Benn - Vice President
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Valarie Jones - Treasurer
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Patricia Bayard - Secretary