Westgate Neighborhood Scholarship
FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027
Applications are currently closed for this year. Please read about our process to prepare for next year. Kindly check back in March of 2025 when we will open applications for the 2025–2026 school year.
Applications are being accepted until May 10, 2026
ELIGIBILITY
APPLICANT MUST
Live within the boundaries of the Westgate neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio. The boundaries, for the purpose of this scholarship, are from the south side of West Broad Street to the the north side of Sullivant Avenue, and from the west side of South Hague Avenue to the west side of Demorest Road.
AND/OR
Be a full-time student or alumni of West High School who will be attending a college or vocational school for the 2026-2027 academic year.
If it is determined by the scholarship committee that none of the applicants meet the eligibility requirements, or embody the standards by which the scholarship was established, we reserve the right not to award the scholarship for the current year.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
- Complete the (interactive PDF) Application by downloading it below.
- If a student: Attach a current dated transcript signed by a West High School administrator or counselor.
- If a resident of Westgate: Supply two documents verifying your Westgate address.
- Complete the section Honors / Achievement / Community Service / Leadership (include years participated, organization, activities).
- List two references we may contact to provide a personal reference for you.
- Attach one essay.
- Complete Signature of Certification.
Submit all of the above to HGT@WestgateNeighbors.org no later than the deadline!
NOTIFICATION
- The scholarship recipient will be notified by May 30, 2026 via contact information provided on the application form.
- The recipient will provide the committee a Letter of Acceptance from the designated postsecondary school.
- The recipient will be invited to attend the Westgate Home and Garden Tour after-party held Saturday, June 13 beginning 6 p.m. at which they will be introduced and the award presented.
- Scholarship money will be sent directly to the Financial Aid Office of the designated school, in August, after it is confirmed the student is officially enrolled for the fall semester.
The Westgate Neighbors Scholarship was established in 2015 as an extension of our mission to “help our community thrive”, and is funded by a portion of the proceeds from the Westgate Home & Garden Tour.
WNA awards an annual $1,000 postsecondary education scholarship to a resident of Westgate and/or a student or alumni from West High School who is pursuing an undergraduate college degree or vocational certification.
It is awarded annually to a qualified recipient who contributes to the betterment of their community through their demonstrated service and leadership. While GPA and course selection are considered, the committee is focused more on the candidates’ involvement with their communities.
All questions and applications should be emailed to HGT@WestgateNeighbors.org. The deadline for applications is May 10, 2026.
