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Wood Village 2021 Opportunity Scholarship

If you are applying for the 2023 Opportunity Scholarship, please click here.

The City of Wood Village 2021 Opportunity Scholarship is established to help fund and assist students who reside in Wood Village and have a goal to continue their education after high school or GED program. The scholarship amount is a minimum of $1,250, plus a stipend to help cover required materials or supplies. The amounts depend on the number of applicants and funds available.

2021 Scholarship Application (PDF)

Application Guidelines

Wood Village Resident
Completion of High School or GED Program
Will start an accredited college, university, or trade school in Fall 2021
Demonstrates financial need
Minimum GPA of 2.0
Completed application
Personal Interview: If you are selected as a finalist, there may be a personal interview with the scholarship committee. This interview will be an opportunity for you to share additional information related to your background, goals and plans for your future

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JUNE 30, 2021

Opportunity Scholarship Application

Full Name:*
Mailing Address:*
Telephone Number:*
Email Address:*
Parent(s) or Guardian(s):*
Number of family members being supported in the household:*
Number of school-aged children in the household:*
High school you graduated from in 2022 OR previously graduated from AND date you graduated:
If you earned a GED, where and when did you or will you earn the certificate?
Intended College/University or Trade School:*
Intended Field of Study:*
Essay Question #1: What are your specific educational/training plans and career goals? How will this scholarship help you?*
Essay Question #2: What have you done for yourself, family, or community that you are most proud of and why?*
Essay Question #3: Describe a significant change or experience that has occurred in your life. How did you respond and what did you learn about yourself?*
Essay Question #4: What additional information would you like the committee to know about you and/or your goals that would help them to understand how this scholarship would benefit you?*
Attach unofficial high school transcript, GED certificate, or other documents indicating grade point average and readiness for continuing education and post-secondary training.*
Accepted file types: doc, docx, jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Attach documents, letters, or other items that help show and explain financial need (NSLP, SNAP, WIC eligibility, other nonprofit or service organization, State or Federal tax returns, copy of FAFSA or ORSAA):*
Please remove/blackout any social security numbers on the forms before uploading.
Accepted file types: doc, docx, jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Electronic Signature:*

I certify that all information I have provided in my application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the release of information on this application not the scholarship selection committee members.
Parent/Guardian Electronic Signature:

If applicant is under 18 years of age, parent/guardian signature is required.