Kennedy Waymer Scholarship Program

The 2026 Kennedy Waymer Scholarship Program honors high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional character, academic commitment, leadership, resilience, humility, compassion, and determination. Each scholarship reflects the values Kennedy embodied and supports students as they continue pursuing excellence in education, athletics, service, and life.

To qualify for any 2026 Kennedy Waymer Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a high school senior graduating in Spring 2026
• Have a minimum 3.5 GPA
  Weighted or unweighted GPA accepted
• Plan to attend an accredited 2-year college, 4-year university, or vocational/technical program
• Submit all required application materials by the deadline
• Demonstrate strong character, motivation, leadership, resilience, and commitment to personal growth

A complete application must include:

1. Online Application Form
2. Official or Unofficial High School Transcript
3. One Letter of Recommendation:
   May be from a teacher, counselor, coach, mentor, or community leader
4. Personal Statement: 500–700 words
   Prompt: Describe how your personal journey, challenges, leadership, or goals reflect the values of strength, resilience, compassion, and determination. How will this scholarship support your future?
5. Resume or Activity Sheet:
   Should include academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, community service, employment, leadership roles, honors, or awards.
6. Optional Supporting Documentation:
   Examples include athletic verification, medical documentation for the cancer-related scholarship, awards, certificates, or additional evidence of achievement.