Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Scholarship Program
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation (WFACF) is home to more than 50 Scholarship Funds! Our Universal Application allows students to apply for most eligible scholarships with only one application. Graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college students are encouraged to apply! Universal Applications must be submitted by February 1st at 11:59 PM.
Universal Application – December 1st – February 1st
Additionally, two scholarships require a separate application:
- Wichita County Jr. Livestock Scholarship – September 15th – October 15th
- The Richard Gaines Russell Scholarship – December 1st – February 1
All applications can be accessed by using the link below during the application grant cycle.
Scholarship Program Timeline
December 1st
Universal Application OPENS
Apply online at www.wfacf.org/scholarship-program/
February 1st
Universal Application CLOSES
Applications cannot be submitted after this time. References and high school transcripts have until February 7 to be turned in.
February – March
Application Review
Completed applications evaluated by Scholarship Committees, reviewed and scored by at least 3 individuals.
April
Scholarships Awarded
Scholarship committees convene to select awardees. Recipients are notified via email and must accept the award by late April or early May.
May
Scholarship Dinner
WFACF hosts an annual Scholarship Dinner to honor recipients and connect students with donors.
July 1st
Forms Due Online
Forms must be submitted online to indicate your school or program choice. Funds will be distributed to schools and programs from mid-July to mid-August.
Important Information for the Universal Application:
- Applications MUST be submitted by February 1st at 11:59 pm.
- You will need to create a login.
- Based on your answers, the system will provide you with opportunities for which you qualify. You may need to answer additional required questions for specific scholarships. We encourage you to complete all questions so that you will be considered for as many opportunities as possible.
- All information will be kept confidential within our Scholarship Program.
- All required items must be completed and applications submitted in order to be considered for scholarship awards.
- You can save and edit your application as many times as needed prior to submitting the application.
- Once your application is submitted, you will not be able to edit it again.
- All material provided by a third party, including references, must submit their information no later than February 7th for the universal Application.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure third parties complete their portion.
- To best utilize the Scholarship Portal, applicants should use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Safari internet browsers on a computer or tablet.
If you do not have access to a computer to complete the application, please see your high school career counselor for assistance, or contact our office at 940.766.0829.
