WSHS PTSA Scholarship for Success (SFS)

Purpose: The West Springfield High School PTSA offers a scholarship to a WSHS senior who has had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in place for at least two of their four years in high school, and who has overcome obstacles on the road to either academic or other school-related success. The amount and number of scholarships is determined by the annual PTSA budget. Last year multiple awards of $500 were offered. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize the growth that a student has achieved throughout his/her high school career.

Applications Due: Friday, April 4, 2025 by 8 pm.

Eligibility: For the West Springfield High School PTSA Scholarship for Success, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Graduating from West Springfield High School between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year (2024-2025)
  • Current member of West Springfield High School PTSA (can be part of family membership or individual student membership)
  • Under an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for at least two of their four years in high school (will be confirmed by WSHS School counselor)
  • Submit application by 8pm on Friday, April 4, 2025, to the WSHS PTSA at wshsptsa@gmail.com
    • NOTE: We have received reports that e-mails from student fcpsschools.net email accounts may be blocked by an FCPS firewall. We recommend that you use a different e-mail account to submit the application.
  • Applications should use the following name convention (without commas): last name, first name, Scholarship For Success Application 2024-2025
  • Applications should be submitted in .PDF format

You should receive an application receipt confirmation e-mail within 3 days. If you do not, please e-mail wshsptsa@gmail.com.

Please note: The PTSA does not require applicants to include a letter of recommendation as part of the application for the SFS scholarship. Application reviews will begin on/about April 8, 2025. Selected winners will be forwarded to WSHS by May 1, 2025 and winners will be notified shortly thereafter. Winners will be celebrated at the Senior Award Assembly in =June. The number of scholarships is determined by the annual WSHS PTSA budget.