Mission:
The Whittier PTA Scholarship Committee supports the educational goals of alumni by awarding a one-time scholarship to graduating seniors who attended Whittier for at least four years. Our mission is to recognize students who demonstrate academic commitment, leadership, and service, helping them pursue their future educational paths while inspiring younger Whittier students through shared experiences.
Scholarship:
Annually, the Whittier PTA offers two $1,000 scholarship awards to graduating seniors from Illinois High Schools who attended Whittier based on the criteria outlined below. The application deadline was March 1, 2026. The Whittier Staff Review Committee will use the rubric developed by the Scholarship Committee to score the applicants. Note, all applications are redacted to remove applicant names and other identifying details. Good Luck to all of our applicants! If there are any questions or concerns, please reach out to whittierscholarship@gmail.com.
Student Requirements:
-Whittier Attendance: Minimum of 4 years; Graduating from an Illinois High School; and College/University/Vocational/Trade Acceptance.
-Submit an application.
-Provide one (1), but no more than three (3), written letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, employer, or volunteer supervisor who will support your candidacy for this scholarship. It is the applicant’s responsibility to instruct the recommender to email their letter directly to whittierscholarship@gmail.com.
-Winners are expected to return to Whittier Elementary School to share their experience with fifth and sixth grade students and will receive their financial award at that time.
Review Process:
All applications are redacted to remove applicant names and other identifying details. The Whittier Staff Review Committee will use the rubric developed by the scholarship committee to score the applicants.
If you have any questions, contact the Whittier PTA Scholarship Committee at whittierscholarship@gmail.com.
