Submit a WAI Chapter Scholarship Application for a Family Member Now

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Apply now for WAI chapter scholarships for 2026. Eligible WAI members can sponsor children, grandchildren, or dependents. The deadline is March 31. Scholarships are available through the New England, Southeast, Midwest, and Ohio Valley chapters.

WAI chapter scholarships can help students start college with strong support.
Several regional chapters will accept applications for 2026 scholarships.

In 2025, the Midwest, New England, Southeast, and Ohio Valley chapters awarded 13 scholarships.
Those scholarships totaled $26,100.

Scholarship Awards Available for 2026

Several chapters will offer scholarships again this year.

The New England Chapter will award five scholarships worth $2,500 each.
The chapter will also award one intern scholarship worth $2,500.

The Southeast Chapter will award three scholarships worth $2,400 each.

The Midwest Chapter will award three scholarships.
WAI will announce the award values separately.

The Ohio Valley Chapter will award two scholarships worth $1,500 each.

Who Can Apply

WAI chapter members in good standing can submit applications for 2026.
The scholarship supports academically qualified high school seniors.

Applicants must be a child, grandchild, or dependent of a WAI member.
The sponsoring member must belong to the chapter.

Application Deadline and Contact

Applicants must submit forms by March 31.
WAI Program Manager Vanessa Lewis can answer questions.

Email Vanessa Lewis at vlewis@wirenet.org.

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