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Bright Futures Scholarship for Extraordinary Minds
Administered By The Wayne Education Foundation (WEF)
2025
The Wayne Education Foundation is pleased to administer and award the Bright Futures Scholarship to two deserving Wayne Township Public School (WTPS) seniors in May 2025 in the amount of $1,000 each.
Apply for the Bright Futures Scholarship for Extraordinary Minds
This scholarship, funded by Brad Siegel (Class of 1992) and Christy Siegel (Class of 1994), both alumni of Wayne Hills High School, Wayne residents, and advocates for students with disabilities, will be awarded to two deserving WTPS seniors in May 2025.
This annual scholarship is open to all graduates of Wayne Township Public Schools who are classified and face significant cognitive and/or social development challenges. It provides financial support for students pursuing post-secondary education or career training. Students with disabilities often encounter unique obstacles when transitioning from high school to the workforce, including limited resources and lower employment rates compared to their neurotypical peers. This scholarship aims to bridge that gap by helping students overcome barriers to education and career advancement.
Funds may be used for college tuition, vocational or technical certifications, job coaching, or transportation expenses related to post-secondary education or training.
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Eligible students must:
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Must reside in Wayne Township and attend, or have a resident school of, Wayne Hills High School or Wayne Valley High School.
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The student must be classified and exhibit significant cognitive and/or social development challenges.
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Be in good academic standing by earning a 2.50 GPA or above.
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Establish a clear purpose and need for post-secondary education, training, job coaching, and/or transportation.
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Applicants are required to:
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Complete the application form with key activities, accomplishments, and work during your high school career.
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Include one letter of recommendation as outlined in the application.
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Write two short essays, 200 words or less for each, to the following prompts:
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Identify one experience from your education that demonstrated how you overcame challenges with determination to be successful in your high school career.
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Describe your post-secondary career interests and plans to support continuing education/training in preparing to enter the workforce.
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All eligible applicants may apply to the Bright Futures Scholarship for Extraordinary Minds here through the Wayne Education Foundation website by May 16, 2025.
The two recipients' announcement will be scheduled for May 28, 2025. Awards will be presented during the Senior Awards Ceremony at the recipient's high school in June 2025.
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Choose one of two ways to apply:
Complete the Google Form online or submit the printed PDF application. Click your choice below: