Scholarship Overview
*Each student submits one application to be considered for the following Foundation scholarships.
This scholarship is funded by a bequest from Colonel William (Bill) Brown, a 1938 graduate of Mound High School. His desire was to help students with the financial obligations of their post-secondary education. The scholarship is for $5,000 renewable for three additional years (for a total scholarship of $20,000) based on adequate academic performance.
This scholarship is funded at the direction of the Westonka Foundation #277 Board of Directors. This scholarship is made possible by funds donated to the Foundation from the estate of Bill Gillespie. Bill Gillespie was a beloved and generous member of our community who contributed in significant ways with his time, talents and financial resources to a wide range of local causes. He especially enjoyed encouraging young people and was a faithful supporter of the Westonka District #277. This scholarship is $10,000 ($5,000 annually and renewable over 2 years) given to a student majoring in STEAM, the trades, or other worthy majors, with plans to study at a four-year, two-year, or trade/technical institution.
This scholarship is funded at the direction of the Westonka #277 Foundation board of directors if funding is available and in amounts up to $15,000 ($5,000 annually and renewable over 3 years). The source of funds for this scholarship is donations from supporters of the Westonka District #277 Foundation.
Application Information
The recipient of any of the above scholarships will be required to provide a transcript to the committee each December and must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4-point system and demonstrate adequate progress toward completion of the program.
Applications Open: January 23rd, 2026
Applications Close: 5:00PM, February 13, 2026
Scholarship Application Overview
The Westonka District #277 Foundation will again be awarding scholarships to senior students in the Westonka Class of 2026. The number of scholarships to be awarded is variable for each category, based on applications received as well as the donations and earnings of the funds described above.
Submission Procedure
Step 1: Fill out Online (JotForm) Application: all online applications will be due 5:00PM, February 13th, 2026.
Link to Jotform Scholarship Application 2026
Applications in the online systems can be saved and returned to later, but you may want to download the Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF version of the application, so you are prepared to answer questions in one sitting. Additionally, we strongly recommend you save all answers to the questions in a Word or Google Doc separate from the on-line system just in case something goes wrong with your on-line submission. However, as you work through the Jotform, saving as you go, as well as once you submit your application online, you will receive an email with a PDF that you can print. That email will also have a link at the bottom of the email to go back in and modify your application should you need to change something (up until the deadline). If you do not receive this email, your application has not been successfully submitted.
Step 2: Requirement to send an email to info@westonka277Foundation.Org
All applicants are REQUIRED to send an email to info@westonka277Foundation.Org that they have submitted their application through the online system, even if they received an auto-email saying it was submitted, so we can confirm it has been received by the Scholarship Committee. You will receive an email within 3 days from the Foundation confirming your application has been received.
We advise using a personal email in any communications with the Foundation instead of your school email address.
Step 3: Submit Recommendation(s)
Secure your recommenders as soon as possible and share all information with them regarding their preparation of the recommendation form. They will be submitting that form directly to the foundation. We suggest selecting 2 people so you are sure to receive at least one recommendation. Consider selecting from teachers, counselors, coaches, advisors, employers, pastors, scout leaders, etc. Confirm with them that the link to the form can be found on the Foundation web page. Please follow up with them for any questions or difficulties they might have in preparing the recommendation, and that they are aware of the 5 PM, Feb 13th, 2026 due date.
We would prefer that recommendations be completed through the JotForm link below. If Jotform cannot be accessed, then the the form can be downloaded, completed, and emailed to Info@Westonka277Foundation.Org. If emailing, the subject line must read: "Recommendation for (Student's Name)."
Link to Jotform Recommendation Form
It is highly recommended that you plan to submit your application one week in advance of the deadline. Late applications are not eligible for consideration; likewise, incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have questions you should email the committee at Info@Westonka277Foundation.Org.