Foundation Awards $16,000 in Scholarships

At the end of each academic year, the Will Rogers High School Community Foundation awards scholarships to graduating seniors who have completed an application outlining their educational goals and demonstrating how financial assistance will help them pursue those goals. A committee of alumni representing multiple generations reviews the applications and selects the scholarship recipients.

The scholarship recipients are recognized at the school’s awards assembly, where a Foundation representative announces the awards. Scholarship funds are then sent directly to the students’ respective colleges or universities once they are enrolled.

This year, eight seniors received a total of $16,000 in scholarships to attend the University of Tulsa, Rogers State University, the University of Oklahoma, and Tulsa Community College. Each year, the Hall of Fame Committee contributes $5,000 toward a scholarship designated for a “Future Hall of Famer.” In addition, the Will Rogers High School Class of 1960 funded two $1,500 scholarships.

A portion of the letter accompanying the Class of 1960’s donation expressed the spirit of the Foundation’s scholarship program:

“In appreciation for the role our school played in shaping our lives, we are committed to giving back in a way that directly benefits today’s students.”

Increasing the number of students who receive financial assistance for their post-secondary education is at the heart of the Foundation’s mission. With the support and generosity of every alumnus and alumni group, we can expand these opportunities and help more students achieve their educational goals.