Scholarships and Financial Aid

All local scholarship applications will be updated and available by February 1, 2024. 

The following local scholarships all utilize one standard application.  You can access this application HERE (starting February 1st):

*Students: Double check and be sure you meet ALL the REQUIREMENTS before checking the box for applying. To apply, students are required to:

• Complete the application (the form linked above) in full
• Submit 2 letters of recommendation (hard copy/printed letters)
• Submit an essay briefly describing your goals/plans and why you are deserving of a scholarship.  *Some scholarships require an additional scholarship, which must also be submitted by the deadline. (hard copy/printed essays)

*All steps must be completed and submitted to the counseling office NO LATER THAN 3:00 pm on March 20th.  Partial or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted or considered.  

 

Bill Gould Memorial Scholarship:  Available to students meeting the following criteria:  3.5 GPA, 95% attendance, exemplary behavior, participated in a WHS sport all 4 years of HS, and demonstrates financial need.

Clarence "Buzz" and Hilda Kindrick Scholarship:  Awarded to one Willard student who meets the following criteria:  Attending a public post-secondary institution, 3.0 or higher GPA, demonstrated leadership through extra/co-curricular activities and financial need.

Justin Atchison Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a senior who is a Willard baseball player, has a 2.5 GPA and two recommendation letters (one must be from a Willard School employee).  Student must ALSO attach a one page essay addressing the comment "What is Leadership and How do I Display Those Skills."

Lucille Hillen Scholarship: Awarded to a senior planning to attend college in the fall.  Preference will be students seeking a business or math degree.

Willard Children's Charitable Foundation (WCCF) Scholarships (10 awarded): These scholarships are available to any WHS senior attending college.  Criteria:  Financial need, good attendance, community service, and a 2.5 GPA.

Willard MSTA Scholarship: One scholarship offered by the local chapter of Missouri State Teacher's Association.  Must be planning on majoring in the field of education.  Student must ALSO attach an essay addressing the comment, "During my education a teacher has made an impact on me..." (Specific names are not necessary)

Willard Science Department Scholarship: One scholarship will be awarded to a senior pursuing a career in the science field or education.  An additional essay is required:  "Briefly explain why you are pursuing a degree in the education or science field." 

Willard Speech & Debate Booster Club Scholarship: Awarded to a WHS senior who has been active in Speech & Debate during 3 of his/her 4 years of high school.  Students must also have at least a 3.0 GPA AND are required to submit a 2-3 minute speech for the Booster Club at the meeting.

  

There are several additional local scholarships with their own hard copy application.  You may click on this link to print the application, or stop by the counseling office for a copy after February 1st:

Willard Alumni Association Scholarship: (Multiple) $1000 scholarships will be awarded to a WHS senior. Considerations will be based on GPA, extracurricular activities, financial need, references and the required essay. Essay should be printed and attached to the application by March 22, 2024 (3:00pm).

Griffin Family Scholarship Application:  Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be enrolling at a 2 year/4 year or technical/trade school in the fall.  Preference is given to students pursuing a career in the education field or a trade, but they will consider applicants pursuing other career interests.  More information available Here  *DEADLINE April 2, 2024 (3:00 pm).

Josh Slatten Memorial Scholarship:  This $1,000 scholarship is open to any WHS senior band member who meets the following criteria:  90% cumulative attendance all four years, 2.5 GPA, full time college enrollment in the fall and spring semesters next year, complete the application and required essay detailing what band has meant to you and the impact it has had on your life.  *DEADLINE: April 1st (3:00 pm)

Marvin Hayes Memorial Scholarship: This $1000 scholarship is open to any WHS senior meeting a 2.5 GPA, enrolling in a college/university and completing both senior semesters with WHS. 

Ozark Electric Cooperative Scholarship: OEC, who locally serves electricity to many of your students' homes, is pleased to announce that we are offering 20 (twenty) $500 nonrenewable post-secondary scholarships to 2024 graduating High School seniors within our 9 county service area, who plan to attend college or a trade school in the fall. More info here. Due date is March 15, 2024. 

Ron Hammond Memorial Scholarship: This $1,000 scholarship is open to any Willard High School Senior who plays a musical instrument. Students must write a short 1-page single space essay on “How music has inspired me and impacted my life.” This essay must be submitted with a copy of the student’s high school transcript.

Tiger Tales Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to a class of 2024 senior that has worked for the Tiger Tales program. The application includes a personal narrative, two letters of recommendation and a transcript. Due April 1 2024.

Willard Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Criteria considered includes the student's career goals, financial need, involvement in extracurricular activities, and scholastic achievement.  *DEADLINE April 1st (3:00 pm).

Community Foundation of the Ozarks
There are several additional local scholarships linked to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. You can search for scholarships available to Willard High School students from their website on/after January 1st. This includes, but is not limited to: 
Aaron Goddard Memorial Scholarship, Dr. Mildred Fortner Scholarship, James B. Staley Scholarship, John Oscar Farmer Scholarship and the Paul and Rosa Nelson Scholarship. 
INSTRUCTIONS HERE
Deadline is March 24, 2024