The West Hempstead Community Scholarship Fund, Inc. (WHCSF) awards scholarships to residents of the WH Union Free School District, students from the Island Park School District who attend WHHS, and graduates of WHHS who are continuing their education beyond high school.
The Scholarship Fund will award 3 or more scholarships based on character, potential and financial need. The Selection Committee has the option to grant (1) single award based solely on character and potential, without regard to financial need. This year, each individual award will be two thousand dollars ($2000).
Students may pick up applications in the Young Adult corner of the library. They are located in a bin near the FAFSA application forms and other materials on financial aid.
If you need help with the application, contact the Chairperson of the Selection Committee, Marylyn Varriale at 481-6566. The deadline is midnight on Friday, April 3, 2009.