• 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

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

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.

This scholarship is given to a graduating senior:

• Applicants must have a declared major in sign language, speech, or therapy.
• Applicants must rank in the upper ½ of the graduating class
• Applicants must be accepted by a college or university that he/she chooses
• Applicants must possess good character, initiative, and desire

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.

These scholarships are awarded to qualifying seniors who plan on furthering their education at a four-year college or university.

• Recipient needs to obtain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Demonstrates strong character and has received positive teacher evaluations
• Preferably students who are involved in activities and/or organizations outside the academic school day, whether participating in sports, performing arts, community service, or employment

This award is funded by the Wa-Nee employees who chose to participate in the scholarship payroll deduction plan. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student who achieves a high point ranking on their application.  

This scholarship is awarded to a graduate who plans to continue his/her education.  The candidate will have demonstrated a selfless commitment to community service in the Wa-Nee area.

This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding graduating yearbook staff member planning to attend college or a technical school.  The member must be in good standing with the staff and advisor to be eligible.

This scholarship is based on scholastic achievements for a graduate enrolling in an Indiana college or university and pursuing a degree in education or business.