Senior Info Guide

 

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Scholarships      

2026 Important Dates for Senior Awards Night

Scholarship applications available to students online Thursday, February 12th
Scholarship applications due Friday, March 13th

Senior Awards Program Thursday, May 21st @ 6:30pm

Westlake High School booster groups, families, alumni, and local businesses offer many local scholarships for students. The list below contains scholarship application links and descriptions of eligibility requirements. In order to apply for a local scholarship:

1. Fill out the General Information Scholarship Application
2. Select and complete any of the local scholarship applications
3. Print out the applications (be sure to attach a General Information Application with each local scholarship you are applying for) and turn them into Ms. Rice in the counseling office.

Note: You do not need to attach the General Information Scholarship Application to the Online Form Scholarship applications at the bottom as they are done online.

Identify the scholarships you want to apply for and carefully follow the instructions on their cover pages - each will have unique requirements, so read carefully and make sure the criteria are met.

Be prepared to provide any combination of the following items:

• General Application Information Form (fillable doc linked below)
• Transcript – ask Ms. Rice or your counselor to email you a copy
• Letter of Recommendation – teacher, coach, mentor, employer
• Letter of Acceptance from your college/university/trade school
• Essay – printed on a separate paper
• Resume

PRINT the scholarship cover page along with all required documents as a complete packet for each scholarship. Since you'll need to use the General Application multiple times, save it as a PDF after completing it. The entire packet will be submitted to the counseling office.

Ms. Rice or your counselor are happy to help with any questions!

Applications are due to Ms. Rice by Friday March 13th, 2026 by 3pm.

If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, you will be notified prior to Senior Awards Night. Senior Awards Night is May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm in the PAC.

The following Scholarships also require you to fill out the:  General Information Scholarship Application.

Academic Based:

Christina Sunga Ryook Memorial Scholarship - Applicants must have been accepted and plan to attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan on a full-time basis.

Chad DiLillo “Spirit” Scholarship - Applicants must have been accepted and plan to attend a College or University on a full time basis.

Dover/Westlake Alumni Association Scholarship - Applicant must be planning to attend a college/university.

Jason A Friedl Memorial Scholarship - Applicant must be planning to further their education in a technical or skilled program.

Leonard Siwik Memorial Education Scholarship - This scholarship is for a student with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and pursuing a degree in Education at a 4 year university/college. Applicants must show participation in extracurricular activities and evidence of community service.

Megan Sposet Memorial Scholarship - Applicant must be planning to attend a college/university and majoring in education.

Nicholas Massa Memorial Scholarship - Applicant must be planning to attend Kent State University.

O'Neill Healthcare Scholarship - Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be pursuing higher education in the healthcare field (nursing RN or LPN, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Therapy) at an accredited school.

Peak & Valley Skilled Trades Scholarship - Applicants must be graduating seniors from Westlake High School who intend to pursue a career in the trades. This can include enrollment in an accredited trade school, apprenticeship program, or direct entry into a skilled trade.

Q-Lab Scholarship/Internship - Applicant must be planning to pursue an education in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Industrial/Manufacturing) at an accredited college or university. A paid summer internship is also associated with this scholarship.

West Shore Chamber of Commerce Scholarship - Applicant must be currently employed or serving as a volunteer. The student must be planning to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university or technical school after graduation from high school.

West Shore Osteopathic Foundation Scholarship - Applicant must be planning a career in medicine (pre-med) in a 4 year degree program.

Westlake/Bay Rotary Club Scholarship - Applicant must attend a 4-year college or university located in the State of Ohio and owned/operated by the State of Ohio.

Westlake Board of Education Scholarship - Applicant must be planning to continue their formal education beyond high school.

Westlake City Schools OAPSE Scholarship - Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be planning to attend a college/university or trade school. Applicant must have a parent, guardian, or grandparent who is an OAPSE member.

Westlake Kiwanis Club Scholarship - Applicant must be planning to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school.

Westlake Teachers Association Scholarship - Applicant must be planning to continue their formal schooling in the educational field. Applicant must also be in the top third of their class.

Westlake Town Criers Service Scholarship - Applicant must be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college.

Athletic Based:

Craig Thompson Memorial Scholarship - Applicant must be a senior football player.

Frank Sarna Memorial Scholarship - Applicant must be a current track athlete who displays scholastic achievement, athletic excellence, personal character, and leadership.

The Gavin D. Lux Memorial Scholarship - Applicant must be a student athlete that plans to continue their education beyond high school.

Jeffery Owen Marriott Memorial Scholarship - Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 for 7 semesters, earned a varsity letter, and plan to attend a college/university.

Jim Given Memorial Football Scholarship - Applicant must be a senior football program participant who plans to attend an accredited college and demonstrates the qualities of Scholastic Achievement, Athletic Excellence, Personal Characteristics, and Leadership.

Norm Irwin Memorial Basketball Scholarship - Applicant must have been a member of the WHS boys basketball team and exemplify the attributes of Discipline, Dedication, Adaptation, Team, Family, and Value of Education.

Warren Ware 3D Mike Antonyzyn Scholarship - Applicants must be a current member of the Varsity Wrestling Team and also be a current or past recipient of the “Three D” Award.

Westlake Baseball League Scholarship - Applicant must be a current member of the Westlake High School Baseball team and also played in the Westlake Baseball League at least 4 years/seasons. Applicant must be attending college in the fall.

WePlayFor3 Ally Sidloski Memorial Scholarship - Applicant must have a minimum 3.33 GPA, participated in a WHS sport for all 4 years, participated in student council for at least one year, is currently taking or taken AP Calculus AB or BC, and has attended Westlake City Schools for grades 1-12.

Online Forms:

The following scholarships do not require the General Information Scholarship Application and are to be completed through an online form.

Westlake Council of PTAs Scholarships - Applicant must be planning to attend a college/university or technical school. Applicant must have attended the school for which they submit an application for and membership by the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian in the WHS PTSA.

Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters Scholarship - Applicant must have played a varsity sport while attending Westlake High School. Applicant’s parent/guardian must be a member of WDAB. Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Westlake Music Boosters Scholarship - Applicant must be participating in a high school music program and planning to attend an accredited college/university and continuing their music experience at the college level either as a music major or minor in fields such as music performance, music education, composition, musical theater, or music history.

Westlake Soccer Association Scholarship - Applicant must be planning to attend a school of higher education and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must have volunteered or participated in the Westlake Soccer Association.