WCJM Scholarship

Section 1: Personal Information

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Address

Street *

City *

State *

ZIP *

Parent/Guardian Information (if under 18)

Parent/Guardian Name(s)

Contact Information

Section 2: Academic Information

Current School *

Expected Graduation Date (MM/YYYY) *

Current GPA *

Intended College/University *

Intended Major/Field of Study *

First-Generation College Student Questions

Has either of your parents/guardians earned a bachelor’s degree (four-year college degree)? *

YesNoUnsure

Short Response (Optional, 2–3 sentences): How does being a first-generation college student shape your educational journey?

Section 3: Financial Information

Do you have financial need for this scholarship? *

YesNo

Short Response (150–200 words): Please describe your financial need and how this scholarship would help you. *

Section 4: Scholarship Materials

Personal Essay (550–750 words) *

Upload your essay as a PDF or Word document. Essay prompt: Share your educational and career goals, describe a challenge you’ve overcome and how it shaped you, provide examples of resilience in the face of hardship, and explain how this scholarship will help you pursue opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach.

Letters of Recommendation *

Upload two letters; one letter from a current high school teacher or administrator and the other from a person of your choosing.

Letter 1 (from teacher/administrator):

Letter 2 (other recommender):

Official Transcript *

Upload your most recent high school transcript.

College Acceptance Letter *

Upload your letter of acceptance from your intended college/university.

Current Photo *

Proof of Full-Time Enrollment *

Upload proof of registration as a full-time student at your intended college.

Resume (Optional)

Section 5: Activities & Service

List extracurricular activities, community service, leadership roles, or employment experience *

Format: Organization/Employer, Role, Dates, Brief Description.

Section 6: Eligibility Confirmation

Please check all boxes to confirm:

I plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college/university.I understand that maintaining a minimum 2.8 GPA is required for scholarship renewal.I certify that all information in this application is true and complete.

Section 7: Applicant Declaration

Electronic Signature (type full name) *

Date *