WCSA College Scholarship
The 2026-27 Wasco Community Scholarship Application period is now open!
Applications must be postmarked by March 2, 2026
Important: Get applications in early this year! The U.S. Postal Service’s new postmark process could lead to actual postmarks being applied to mail days after it is dropped off at Post Office.
Learn more online @ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/12/30/us-postal-service-changes-postmark-rules-what-to-know/87960162007/
Application Material Requirements:
1 • Completed WCSA Application
2 • Essay
3 • Letter of Recommendation and Form
4 • School Transcripts: Include your official academic transcript(s) as part of your application package. Forcollege and university student applicants include academic transcripts of all higher education institutions youattended. It may take up to four weeks to obtain an official transcript.
All of the materials must be in one package and mailed to: (no drop offs at WUHS office)
Wasco Community Scholarship Association
P.O. Box 7
Wasco, CA 93280
*Postmarked by MARCH 2, 2026*
Check with post office to determine what must be done to ensure a "dated postmark"
INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Important: Get applications in early this year! The U.S. Postal Service’s new postmark process could lead to actual postmarks being applied to mail days after it is dropped off at Post Office.
Learn more online @ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/12/30/us-postal-service-changes-postmark-rules-what-to-know/87960162007/
Applicant Requirements and Information
The application is for a WASCO COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION grant. These scholarships are only for Wasco High School graduates, present or former and are awarded a maximum of four (4) times to a single applicant.
High School Seniors and/or entering college freshmen must have at least a "C+" (2.5) grade point average for the first seven (7) semesters of high school, and to receive a scholarship must be registered for a minimum of 12 college units or full-time course load at an appropriate trade or technical school.
University and College students must have no less than a "C" (2.0) grade point average for all completed semesters or quarters, and all students must cany a minimum of 12 units or equivalent full-time course load for the duration of the scholarship year. Graduate students will not be considered for this scholarship, however, Medical Degree students can apply under the WCSA Medical Scholarship.
It is anticipated that four year university and college scholarships will be granted in the amount of $4,000 and the two year college and trade or technical school scholarships will be granted in the amount of $2,000.
The choice of recipients of all scholarships is solely the responsibility of the Board of Directors of the Wasco Community Scholarship Association. The dollar amount per award and the number of scholarships granted depends on funds available and the number of qualified applicants.