WG High School Scholarships
The Willow Glen Foundation manages fundraising accounts and coordinates applications for a variety of need-based and merit-based scholarships made available to graduating WGHS students each year.
To help us provide these scholarships, please consider a donation to the Foundation, and simply add your scholarship preference to the note section at checkout. Please read below for details about the scholarships offered.
If you are interested in establishing a scholarship fund for WGHS students or if you have questions, please contact us at . Please allow 72 hours for a response.
Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship winners!
Please put your hands together for this year’s 2024 scholarship recipients!
Class of 1953: Harriet Burr Memorial Award
Recipient: Kayleigh Viegas
Class of 1953: Mary Alice Hamm Memorial Award
Recipients: Maryam Anviaiamrodaghaj & Alexis Lund
Class of 1953: Helene Vodden Benjamin Award
Recipient: Eliza Zheng
Class of 1953 ~ Charlene Schucking Snell Memorial Award
Recipient: Jessica Tuso
Class of 1953 and Class of 1972 Scholarship Award
Recipients: Emilio Chavez & Alejandra Vega Patino
Murday & Dixon Scholarship
Recipients:
Abigail Townsend
Madelyn Townsend
Natasha Rodriguez
Trent Keene
Guptill Family Community Service Scholarship
Recipient: Yaneri Sanchez
Steven English Memorial Scholarship
Recipient: Erin Robke
Art Meade Memorial Scholarship
Recipients: Jessica Tuso
Katherine Parent
Lauren Busche
Willow Glen Education Foundation Scholarship
Recipients:
Nell Callahan
Jayden Okumura
Jack Okumura
Kayleigh Viegas
Scholarship Celebrating Black and Latin-x Excellence
Recipients:
Jessica Tuso
Emilio Chavez
Alexis Lund
Yaneri Sanchez
Thank you to all the donors who have continued to make these scholarships possible!
WGHS 2024 Scholarships application period – Now Closed
Questions can be emailed to . Please allow 72 hours for a response.
The Willow Glen Foundation manages fundraising accounts and coordinates applications for a variety of need-based and merit-based scholarships made available to graduating WGHS students each year.
To help us provide these scholarships, please consider a donation to the Foundation, and simply add your scholarship preference to the note section at checkout. Please read below for details about the scholarships offered.
If you are interested in establishing a scholarship fund for WGHS students, please contact us at .
Scholarship Celebrating Black and Latina/e/o/x Excellence
Amount: Multiple awards for at least $1,000 each.
Description:
This scholarship was established in 2021 by alumni of the WGHS classes of 1994 – 2001 and will be awarded to well-rounded students with Black, African American, Afro-Latino, and/or Latina/e/o/x heritage who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, athletics and/or community service to others.
Applicants with any of the characteristics listed below must note them in their common application and essay and will be given special consideration during the review process:
- Those who will be the first in their immediate family to attend an apprenticeship program, trade school, community college, or university.
- Students pursuing a degree or technical training in automotive technology and mechanics; the beauty industry, including skincare; computer science, coding, or programming; education; elder home healthcare, including physical therapy; law; and/or math.
- Current or former English Language Learner (ELL) students.
- LGBTQIA+ and non-binary individuals.
- Students who are or have been undocumented, unaccompanied children, eligible for AB-540 or recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA), and/or DREAMers.
- Students who are or have been in foster care, unsheltered, or teenage parents.
- Students who are or have been in the free or reduced lunch program, WG Plus, and/or Silicon Valley Career Technical Education.
Founders (listed in alphabetical order by last name and graduation year)
Linda Abdelbaki, M.Psy. ’96
Surinder Kaur Dhaliwal and Jaspreet Kaur Sangha (friends of WGHS)
Anna M. Flores-Martinez ’97, Jesús Flores ’99, Teresa Flores ’99
Felipe E. Ortiz ’94, M. Lucero Ortiz, Esq. ’97, Mirna Pacheco-Walker, M.Psy. ’97
Yeny M. Rosales, M.Ed. ’97, Robin Rosales ’00, Manolo Rosales ’01
Yanin (Sifuentes) Del Valle ’97, Vanessa Sifuentes-Dimaano, M.Ed. ’98
Kathryn Ann “Kathy” Snyder, Esq. ’97
Please consider a donation to the Foundation, and simply add “Scholarship Celebrating Black and Latina/e/o/x Excellence” to the order note section at checkout.
Class of ‘53 Scholarships
Multiple scholarships of varying amounts, usually $500-$2000
These scholarships have been established by the WGHS Class of 1953, for students who have financial need.
To qualify for these scholarships, you must be continuing your education after high school by:
- Entering a 4-year domestic college or university with a GPA of 3.2 or higher OR show significant improvement in GPA grade 9-12.
- Entering a domestic community college with a GPA of 2.8 or higher OR show significant improvement in GPA grades 9-12.
- Entering a career technical training program. No minimum GPA requirement.
- Special consideration given to those students who are planning to study nursing or another medical/health care field.
In addition to the common application essay, when applying for this scholarship also include a statement describing yourself. Be prepared with a copy of your 12th grade spring semester schedule. To prove that you have financial need, be prepared to submit your parents’ or guardians’ tax returns from 2022 or 2023, or proof of participation in Willow Glen Cares, or verification from school administration of eligibility for free or reduced lunch.
Please consider a donation to the Foundation, and simply add “Class of 1953” to the order note section at checkout.
Steven English Memorial Scholarship
This $2000 scholarship has been established by the family and friends of former WGHS student Steven English, to recognize high performing seniors that have shown a commitment to community service. Students that play or have played organized field or ice hockey during their high school years will be given special consideration during the review process. Not a need-based scholarship.
Requires a minimum 3.0 GPA excluding the freshman year.
To apply for this scholarship, you should include a statement describing yourself, your education and career plans and what you have learned from your community service experiences, if that information is not addressed in your essay. If you would like to be given consideration as a field or ice hockey player, you must provide proof that you have been involved in an organized hockey program during your high school years. Proof can include a letter from a coach, a certified team roster, etc.
Please consider a donation to the Foundation, and simply add “Steven English Scholarship” to the order note section at checkout.
Guptill Family Community Service Scholarship
This $1000 scholarship was originally established by the Willow Glen Education Foundation and the Willow Glen High School Parent Club to recognize a senior who has contributed to the community, both at Willow Glen High School and in the wider community. The Guptill family now maintains the scholarship and has asked that special consideration be given to students who have shown a commitment to social or racial justice. All students are welcome to apply.
To apply for this scholarship, include a statement describing your community service and social or racial justice efforts, if that is not addressed in your essay.
Please consider a donation to the Foundation, and simply add “Guptill Family Community Service Scholarship” to the order note section at checkout.
Willow Glen Education Foundation Scholarship
Multiple scholarships of varying amounts, usually $250-$1000
These scholarships are provided through a grant from the Willow Glen Education Foundation and recognize outstanding Willow Glen High Seniors who have made a significant contribution to the school and their community.
Applicants are well-rounded students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, athletics, employment and/or service to others. Not a need-based scholarship.
Requirements: 3.2 GPA
To apply for this scholarship, you must include a written paragraph (200-300 words) describing how being a student at WGHS has contributed to your personal development. This may be a lesson, experience, set of circumstances or something similar, unique to WGHS, which you feel has impacted you in a significant way. This is
in addition to the main essay.
Please consider a donation to the Foundation, and simply add “Willow Glen Education Foundation” to the order note section at checkout.
Art Meade Memorial Scholarship
Multiple scholarships of varying amounts, usually $1000-$5000
These scholarships have been established by the friends and family of Art Meade, a former Willow Glen High School educator. Applicants are well-rounded students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, athletics and/or service to others. Applicants must be entering San Jose State University, Cal-Poly-San Luis Obispo or Santa Clara University. Not a need-based scholarship.
Requires a minimum 3.2 GPA
To apply for this scholarship, include a statement describing yourself, your education, career plans and what unique experience while at WGHS has inspired you, if not addressed in your essay.
Please consider a donation to the Foundation, and simply add “Art Meade Memorial Scholarship” to the order note section at checkout.
Murday/Dixon College Scholarship Fund
These $2000 scholarships are provided by Rebecca Murday and Josh Dixon, former Willow Glen High School students, who are current business professionals in the legal field and technology space, respectively. These scholarships are intended for outstanding students who have made significant contributions to their school and their community. Applicants are well-rounded students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, athletics, employment and/or service to others. Scholarships are not based on need.
Please consider a donation to the Foundation, and simply add “Murday/Dixon Scholarship” to the order note section at checkout.