Student Scholarships

The West Lafayette Schools Education Foundation currently manages 27 scholarships that are awarded to West Lafayette High School graduates every year. These scholarships are made possible through generous donations from grateful alumni, family and community members.  Graduating seniors apply for scholarships and WLHS faculty and staff select the recipients of the scholarships. The West Lafayette Schools Education Foundation is delighted to report that in May 2026, 34 graduating seniors received 38 scholarships totaling $54,000

How to Apply

The application process for these scholarships is conducted through West Lafayette High School, and applications are available each year from your guidance counselor. Students can pick up applications from the guidance office or by visiting the West Lafayette High School website.

Other scholarships awarded by WLSEF include:

• Bajaj Family Robotics Scholarship for a student with active involvement in robotics
• Barbara Krutz Memorial Scholarship is for a student has a grade point average of 3.0 or higher who is pursuing education following high school.
• Bernarr Folta Memorial Scholarship for outstanding writing
• Carter D. Kiser Memorial Scholarship given to an outstanding student in FIRST Robotics
• Challenge Scholarship for a student who transferred to Westside from outside of the county between 7th and 12th grades
• Christopher G. Cline Memorial Scholarship for student athletes
• Christian Thomas Burns "One More" Scholarship for students who always go above and beyond
• Class of 1962 Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrates good character and future promise.
• Class of 1963 Scholarship is awarded to a student who has overcome initial difficulties by increasing their grade point average by at least .25 points from the first semester of their freshman year to the first semester of their senior year and has participated in at least two school recognized activities.
• Cross Country Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who was a member of the cross country team for at least two seasons
• Helen Williamson Scholarship to benefit one or more female students who have demonstrated community service and are planning to attend Purdue or Indiana University with the interest of studying law
• Gordon Straley Memorial Scholarship for outstanding seniors
• Kathy Auter Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who is pursuing a degree in elementary education.
• Lauren M. Wastl Memorial Scholarship for student athletes
• Lauren M. Wastl Volleyball Scholarship for the most inspiring volleyball player
• Lehman Family Scholars is a renewable award for up to four years of undergraduate study for students who show outstanding character and would benefit from additional support to attend college.
• Memorial Athletic Scholarship for students who are athletes, scholars and leaders
• Nick Michael Sevigny Memorial Scholarship for a student who consistently makes positive choices
• Red Devil Pride Swim Scholarship for a swimmer who participated in community service and shows a positive attitude
• Ryder Family Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has been an active participant in West Lafayette High School activities
• SK hynix Scholarship is awarded to a student with a strong academic record who is pursuing a STEM degree.
• Steven J. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship for actively involved students with a zesty sense of humor
• Thomas M. Price Memorial Swim Scholarship for an inspiring swimmer
• Tom Moore Scholarship is awarded to a student who has participated in the performing arts and has an interest in further developing skills in the performing arts.
• West Lafayette Starter Scholarship for students who show character and future promise
• WLHS Alumni Association Scholarship for students that are positive and participate fully
• WLHS Athletic Booster Club Scholarship for student athletes
• West Lafayette Youth Baseball and Softball Scholarship, awarded to graduating seniors who  have demonstrated a commitment to the youth baseball and softball program as volunteers, and who have also participated in the high school’s teams.

For more information about these scholarships and how to support them, please contact the Foundation at 765-269-4007.