Your Impact

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Every student deserves the chance to excel.

Long-term financial security helps guarantee educational opportunities for future generations.

Immediate cash gifts to our schools grant access to programs, technology, and help ensure growth and innovative advances in educational experiences.

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Grants from the Foundation Help Our Schools

2,000 students, 1,200 families & 150 teachers

depend on you!

Our schools continue to be ranked among the state's best school districts because YOU made the difference!

Thanks to our donors, the Foundation provided

over $91,000 in grants & scholarships

during the 2022 - 2023 fiscal year. (See left.)

Click on the slides below for examples of recent grants from the Foundation to our schools.

Make a Difference

Scholarships

Scholarships can pay tribute to a loved one, special teacher/staff member,

preserve a family name, or highlight a company presence.

Scholarships connect the past, present, and future!

To fund a scholarship, please contact the office: office@wyomingschoolfoundation.org

Foundation Scholarships

Carol Beeson Memorial Education Scholarship
$2,500

Established in memory and honor of Carol Beeson and her passion for community and education.

Eligibility:

Achieve a 3.0 GPA
Pursuing a degree in Education

Dorothy F. Mantel Scholarship
$3,000

Established in memory of

Dorothy F. Mantel.

Eligibility:

Outstanding academic performance
Demonstrates care about the school and school environment as evidenced by interest and contributions that have made a positive difference in school

Fred S. Dewey, Jr Scholarship
2 x $1,000

Established in memory of Fred S. Dewey, Jr., WHS class of 1932 for his service to his country during WWII. Awarded to

1 female and 1 male student.

Eligibility:

Exemplifies dedication to multiple sports
Demonstrates leadership as a student, character displayed in the athletic venues as well as in the community
High academic achievement

Lily Parker Go the Distance Scholarship
2 x $2,500

Established to recognize cross-country athletes who best exemplify the spirit of the sport and the life lessons it teaches.

Awarded to

1 female and 1 male student.

Eligibility:

Participate in the WHS Cross Country program for at least 3 years including senior year
Achieve a cumulative GPA within the top half of the class

Lin Y.S. Lin Family Education Scholarship
4 x $4,000

Established by the Lin Family who places a high value on good education.

Awarded to 4 students.

Eligibility:

Achieve a benchmark GPA

Richard M. Glover Scholarship
$2,000

Established in memory and honor of Richard M. Glover, whose 12 years of service on the Wyoming City Schools Board of Education led to lasting changes in our District.

Eligibility:

Demonstrates perseverance and dedication to learning
Exemplifies hard work and commitment to achieving academic and other related goals

Tink Miller "Most Dedicated" Wrestling Scholarship
$1,000

Established in honor of Tink Miller, WHS wrestling coach from 1971-75, and his lifelong impact to the wrestling program.

Eligibility:

Participates in the WHS wrestling program
Demonstrates dedication, determination, and a love of wrestling

Virginia B. Gridley Education Scholarship
$1,000

Established in honor Virginia Gridley and her 23 years of service to the Wyoming School District as a teacher and librarian.

Eligibilitiy:

Achive a 3.0 GPA
Pursuing a degree in Education

Wyoming Legends of Golf Scholarship
2 x $1,000

Established to recognize and reward young golfers from the Wyoming community who are inspired by past & present Wyoming Legends.

Awarded to

1 female and 1 male student.

Eligibility:

Has made significant contributions to the game of golf, therefore enriching our community

WHS Alumni Association Scholarships

For all WHSAA senior awards, an eligible student must:

Be a senior enrolled at WHS as of May 1st of their graduating school year.
Embody the mission of the Wyoming City Schools by being positive contributors to society both inside and outside of school.
Demonstrate a financial hardship and need to help with post-secondary expenses.

Where applicable, additional eligibility criteria is listed below.

Dorothy Schierenbeck Award
$1,000

Established in recognition of Dorothy Schierenbeck, a 1940 WHS graduate, for her significant contributions to WHSAA, Wyoming schools, and the community.