WHS Awards and Scholarships

WHS Awards and Scholarships

2023-24 school year

Please log in to Naviance Student Scholarship page for applications if required.

Excellence in Extracurriculars (EXEC) Scholarship - EXEC (Excellence in Extracurriculars) SCHOLARSHIP - one recipient will be selected for their outstanding impact on extracurricular clubs (not music, athletics or outside community service) at Wilton High School. The student selected will have demonstrated outstanding leadership, achievement and mentorship in their club and will have strived to make an impact in multiple extracurricular clubs at WHS. Application and Information on Naviance Student Scholarship page. Email deadline April 9, 2024 at 3:00 pm.

Kiwanis Club of Wilton Community Service Award - Must be a member of the WHS Key Club. Award to a Key Club member who best exemplifies the core values, mission, and character of the Kiwanis and Key Club International organizations, as a leader and example of selfless service to their school and broader Wilton community. Application, essay on an impact you have made in the community and how community service has impacted you and recommendation are due to Jeff Turner at turnernews@aol.com. Application and Information on Naviance Student Scholarship page. Deadline April 24, 2024 at 3:00 pm.

The Wilton Democratic Town Committee ‘Civic Leadership Award’- $500 scholarship given to a Wilton High School graduating senior. The recipient will be chosen based on his / her / their intent to pursue participation in civic issues that promote the quality of life in their community. The scholarship will be awarded to the most worthy graduating senior based on submission of an essay not to exceed 500 words to be judged by the Wilton DTC scholarship committee. Application and Essay information on Naviance Student Scholarship page. Deadline: April 22, 2024 at 3:00 pm (no exceptions).

WILTON GO GREEN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - Their mission is to help Wilton become the most sustainable town in Connecticut by engaging and educating the community in initiatives that advance and support a culture of sustainable practices in all areas of our lives. Application and information on Naviance Student Scholarship page. Deadline: April 17, 2024.

WILTON WOMAN'S CLUB ELIZABETH STERNAD SCHOLARSHIP - Criteria are outstanding and on-going service, leadership and character. GPA is not a determining factor. Application on Naviance Student Scholarship page. Females only. Deadline April 9, 2024.

MELISSA MCFADDEN SCHOLARSHIP - This scholarship, celebrating the life and achievements of Melissa McFadden, is given to a graduating senior that has demonstrated an interest and desire to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual and physical challenges in the town of Wilton. Application on Naviance Scholarship page. Email to Christina Rikhoff Foley at cfoley@riverbrookymca.org by April 15, 2024.

WILTON REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE BUD BOUCHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Established to honor the memory of Bud Boucher, a longtime resident of Wilton, who loved America, was intensely interested in the political process, and was committed to participating as an engaged, informed citizen. Application and information on Naviance Student Scholarship page. Deadline: April 18, 2024.