WWCHS Scholarships
Local Scholarships
**Scholarship information received for the 2025-2026 School Year is listed below. Scholarships from past years are still listed for viewing, but are marked with a strikethrough. Scholarships are updated as they are received by the school. Updated scholarships will not have a strikethrough.
***Community members interested in offering a scholarship are encouraged to contact Mrs. Sheila Callaway at callaways@wilkes.k12.ga.us for more information.
Rayle EMC Scholarship-
Watson Brown Scholarship- Merit and need-based scholarships are awarded to high school seniors and college undergraduate students. Scholarships are renewable for up to 4 years. Use the following link to access the application Due February 8, 2026
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture Scholarship-Due March 1, 2025Thomson Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who display academic excellence, leadership skills, and community involvement. Due March 2, 2026
American Pest Control Gene Higginbotham Memorial Scholarship- Due March 7, 2025Constitutional Officers Association of Georgia ScholarshipGeorgia Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities Scholarship- Georgia Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities High School Student Scholarship. Student must be a resident of federally assisted housing. Due March 15, 2024John Duggan Memorial Scholarship - The Woman's Club awards a scholarship to a deserving graduating senior in honor of John Rochford Duggan. Due March 20, 2026
Delta Kappa Gamma-Gamma Tau Scholarship- To recognize a student who plans to major in education. Applications will need to be turned in to the School Counselor - Mrs. Callaway Due March 22, 2025Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators (LWREA) Scholarship- Scholarship awarded to a student who plans to attend a college or vocational school for the upcoming academic year. Due March 28, 2025 - to High School CounselorClass of 1984 "Pursuit of Excellence" Scholarship - Applications must by submitted electronically to cender66@gmail.com or mailed to 302 Harlem Grovetown Rd. Grovetown, GA 30813 Due no later than March 31st 2026 by 12:00 pm.
Rhodes Medical Scholarship -This scholarship is reserved for residents of Wilkes, Lincoln, and Taliaferro Counties working toward a career in any type of medical field. The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years. Applications must be submitted to the address included in the application by March 31, 2026
Smyrna United Methodist Church- Student does not have to be a member of the church. Applications should be turned in to Mrs. Callaway. Due April 4, 2025Wilkes County NAACP Scholarship- Due April 1, 2026
North Wilkes Steering Committee - Offering a scholarship to a high school senior from the Tignall/North Wilkes area who plans to enter college or a technical school. Due April 3, 2026
Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship-To compete, students must be sponsored by a local community bank, must complete an activity record expressing their leadership activity in school, write a short essay on community banking, provide teacher recommendations and an official high school transcript. This scholarship is for $1000 and is based on academic merit and not financial need.Applications must be received by F&M Bank Attn: Andie Bridges no later than Friday, April 4th, 2025.
Renee Moon Memorial Scholarship-This scholarship is for students seeking a degree in the medical field. Due April 12, 2024Eddie H. Finnell, Sr. and Kay F. Finnell Scholarship- This scholarship is open to any WWCHS senior with a GPA 2.5 or higher and plans to attend a qualifying technical, 2-year, or 4-year college. The application and essay are due: April 10, 2025.John and Mary Wylie Educational Scholarship - This scholarship has been established to promote the pursuit of educational excellence for students currently enrolled as a Senior At Washington-Wilkes High School and expecting to graduate in May. Due April 12, 2026
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship-Due April 14, 2024Canfor Scholarship- Scholarship for students entering the following programs: forestry, wood products manufacturing, forestry related engineering programs, or forest related trade studies post-secondary institution. Nominations from School Counselor are due by April 17, 2025. See Mrs. Callaway if you are interested in being nominated.The Mitaiveon "Tai" Tutt Scholarship- This scholarship for graduates of the Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Class of 2024 is dedicated to providing opportunities for students in our community to access higher education. We believe in the power of education to create positive change and we are committed to supporting students who have demonstrated academic excellence, athletic involvement, and a position sense of social responsibility TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE. Email completed application and documents to: MitaiveonTuttScholarship@yahoo.com -Due April 19, 2024Wilkes County Ducks Unlimited Scholarship- Any student who has completed the Hunter Safety Course is eligible. Must be able to attend banquet on April 25th. Due April 21, 2025Kiwanis Scholarship-This scholarship is for any student pursuing a higher education. Due April 25, 2025 - to High School Counselor.Washington Rotary Club Scholarship - Designed to help a graduating senior get started and further his or her education at a post secondary institution. Due April 30, 2026
William Davis McCarty Memorial Scholarship -
Charles J. Wurst, Jr. Leadership Scholarship -To recognize and assist deserving and outstanding high school students who are pursuing a higher education. Must have served as a teen leader for 2 years. Due May 1, 2025Foothills AHEC Healthcare Scholarship- Scholarship committed to helping students in the region attain health careers developed for a student who will be the first in their immediate family to attend college. Due May 1, 2025Wilkes County Citizenship Scholarship Fund - Due May 2, 2026 to High School Counselor
Washington-Wilkes Scholarship - To provide financial assistance for higher education to students of Wilkes County who have demonstrated strong personal character and academic potential, and who qualify for financial need. Due May 2 , 2026 - to High School Counselor
Troupe M. Harris, Jr Scholarship -The First Baptist Church of Washington invites any high school or college student who is a resident of Wilkes County and is majoring in the area of fine arts to apply. Due May 31, 2025.
***Scholarship information received for the 2025-2026 School Year is listed below. Scholarships from past years are still listed for viewing. Scholarships are updated as they are received by the school.
The Growmark Foundation Scholarship - March 31st
GCAA Scholarship - Due May 5, 2025
The GATES Scholarship - Scholarship for outstanding minority high school seniors from low-income households.
Fastweb Scholarships Search - Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to scholarships and financial aid tools.
Scholarship Buddy Georgia - Many scholarships for Georgia students. Various Due Dates
Scholarships 360 - Scholarships360 uses data-driven matching and expert advice
to help you pay for college.Miscellaneous Scholarships Due Nov 20th - Feb 20th
Over 8,00 Scholarships - Career One Stop sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Scholarship - This scholarship will help fulfill your dream in the areas of Performing, Visual, or Culinary. Due March
GEICC - Georgia Energy and Industrial Construction Consortium is offering up to five $1000 scholarships for graduating seniors involved in STEM. Due March
Hill Chapel Baptist Church Scholarship- This scholarship is open to any high school senior with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Due December
Hagan Scholarship Foundation- Is a nationwide, needs based, merit scholarship for high achieving high school students. Due March
ASA Tuten Memorial Scholarship - GFSA State Scholarship Essay Contest is open to high school seniors in Georgia who plan to further their education at a college/university or certified trade school in the United States. The scholarship is not based on financial need. Relatives of GFSA board members may not enter. Due April 20
Army ROTC scholarship- February 3
Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship- Undergraduates who were athletes at the high school level. You do not need to be an athlete at the college level. Due June 1st
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship- Senior graduation high school, and demonstrate an interest in Vegetarianism in the community or at school. Due Feb. 20
Sp Scholarships- Senior in high school planning to attend college in September 2020. Answer essay questions on sponsors website. Due March 31
SEG Scholarship- High school senior planning to attend college next year and intending to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics. Due March 1
USPAACC Scholarships- Be at least 16 years of age and a high school senior. Also be of Asian or Pacific Island Heritage. Due March 1
Microsoft Disability Scholarship- A current high school senior living with a disability (as defined by WHO). Due March 1
Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship- high school senior accepted into an accredited college and be of low income household. Due March 15
Sister Rita Jeanne Scholarships- High Senior interested in Journalism. Due March 15
Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship- Have a 3.5 GPA as High School Senior and plan to enroll in a full time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university. Due March 15
VIP Voice Scholarship- Must be at least 13 years of age or older and submit your entry by 11:59 ET on the day of the deadline. Due February 29
The Solomon Law Group $1000 Scholarship - Due July 17
We the Students Essay Contest - Winners of this year’s contest will receive a total of $20,000 in scholarship funds including a $5,000 award and a scholarship to Constitutional Academy to the grand prize winner.
National College Resources Foundation Scholarship -Juniors and Seniors are eligible to win scholarship money. Due March 16
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