This scholarship will be awarded yearly to one student who meets the following criteria:

• Northwood High School Senior
• Seeking an education degree
• One Year Award
• Tuition and Fees

This scholarship of $2000 is given in loving memory of Alex Shively. Criteria for this award are listed in order of priority (meeting one but not all three of the criteria):

• A student pursuing a degree in special education
• A student pursuing studies in early childhood development
• A student pursuing a social services degree

This scholarship is awarded to three students:

• One student who participated in the ARTS
• One student who participated in ACADEMIC TEAMS
• One student who participated in ATHLETICS

This $5,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to a NorthWood High School graduate who will pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Accounting and who best meets the following criteria:

• The recipient must have received a letter of acceptance from a four-year Indiana state university.
• The recipient must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
• The recipient participated in extra-curricular or leadership activities such as B.P.A., Student Council, FFA, Academic Super Bowl, Performing Arts or Athletics.
• The recipient is active in his/her community groups, church or other organizations.
• The recipient receives a favorable recommendation from his/her teachers one of whom must be in the NorthWood High School Business Department.
• Applicants may reapply for continuance of this scholarship.
• Recipients applying for the continuance of this scholarship must submit a copy of grade transcripts, reflecting a “B” average, and present a letter of good standing status from the institution or they are attending.

$5,000.00 scholarship to be awarded over a 4 year period

• Year 1 = $1,000.00
• Year 2 = $1,000.00
• Year 3 = $1,000.00
• Year 4 = $2,000.00

College bound student must be entering the field of Medicine, Biology, Medical Research, or Medical Sales Field. 

The Nappanee and Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce combine to offer this scholarship in memory of Chuck Grimm. Each Chamber contributes $600 toward the $1200 scholarship.

• Reside in WaNee corporation limits
• 2.0 or higher GPA
• Show involvement in community activities and demonstrate community service
• If previous parameters are met, preference would be given to candidate who participated in NW athletics

• Student in the Wakarusa area
• Be active in local community groups and projects, church and social organizations
• Be proven as a good citizen and positive role model among peers
• Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating graduate who is enrolled as an education major in a four-year degree program. The applicant must meet the following qualifications:

• Preference will be given to children of a WEA member.
• Secondary preference will go to a student planning to major in Education 
• Applicant ranks in the upper 1/3 of the graduating class
• Possesses favorable attitudes, habits, and qualities of good citizenship
• Has the potential to succeed at the college/university level
• Additional selection criteria will include: grade point average, class rank, SAT scores and attendance.

The graduate selected for the medical career Wakarusa Lions Club Scholarship is expected to meet each of the following criteria:

• The graduate is enrolling in a four-year bachelor degree program leading toward a medical career (doctor, nurse, radiologist, etc.) or a health-related career (pharmacy, prosthetics, athletic trainer, etc.)
• The senior’s high school academic record indicates he/she is likely to be successful in taking the necessary college course work leading toward the chosen medical career.
• The graduate lives in the Wakarusa Elementary School attendance district.

The graduate selected for the two-year technical Wakarusa Lions Club Scholarship is expected to meet each of the following criteria:

The graduate is planning to enroll in a two year program leading toward a career in a technical field (computer information systems, database management, automotive technology, criminal justice, health care support, imaging sciences, surgical technology, etc.)

• The senior’s high school academic record indicates he or she is likely to be successful in taking the necessary course work leading toward the chosen two-year technical
• If it is the judgment of the selection committee that no applicants are likely to be successful in a two-year technical program, the selection committee may select a second applicant for a bachelor’s degree scholarship leading toward a medical career (doctor, nurse, radiologist, etc.) or a health-related career (pharmacy, prosthetics, athletic trainer, etc.).
• The graduate lives in the Wakarusa Elementary School attendance district