Senior Scholarships

Waukee Community Schools Foundation Scholarship Program

Our scholarship program has a long history–dating all the way back to 1996. Since then, we have given over one-million dollars to Waukee District students.

The Waukee Community Schools Foundation awards four $2,500 post-secondary scholarships to outstanding seniors in the Waukee Community School District (WCSD) each year. Two recipients will be selected from Waukee High School, and two from Waukee Northwest High School.

This scholarship program is designed to recognize and support students who have made a positive and lasting impact on their family, school, and community during their time in the Waukee Community School District.

It highlights students who live out the values of the Foundation through their actions—whether in the classroom, extracurricular activities, with their peers, or within the larger school environment.

Selection Process

The Foundation’s scholarship process is unique in that it is based on staff nominations only. All nominations are submitted by WCSD staff members, ensuring that the focus remains on the everyday actions of students. To preserve the integrity of this process, we intentionally do not disclose the timeline or criteria to students, as we believe a student’s actions and advocacy in their regular activities—whether in class, during lunch, in the hallways, or in extracurriculars—speak louder than any formal application.

We do not consider GPA or resumés as part of the scoring criteria. The scholarship aims to identify students who demonstrate a genuine commitment to making a difference, regardless of grades or traditional accolades.

Foundation Priorities

The students selected for this scholarship embody the Foundation’s core priorities:

• Innovation: Embracing creativity and new ideas that push boundaries and inspire change.
• Wellness: Promoting a balanced and healthy approach to life, taking care of oneself and others.
• Sense of Belonging: Fostering inclusion, kindness, and community, ensuring that everyone feels valued and connected.

The Foundation believes these qualities are the true measures of success and leadership, both in school and in life.

Scholarship Details

• Amount: $2,500
• Number of Recipients: Four (2 from Waukee High School & 2 from Waukee Northwest High School)
• Award Criteria: Positive impact on family, school, and community; demonstration of Foundation priorities—Innovation, Wellness, and Sense of Belonging.
• Nomination Process: Nominations submitted by WCSD staff members (no student applications).