Western Ohio Educational Foundation and Wright State University Donor Scholarships

The Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) has been committed to the success of the Wright State University–Lake Campus and its students for over 50 years and demonstrates this commitment through scholarship offerings totaling over $200,000 annually. WOEF scholarships are available for undergraduate students coming from high school, and new, current, returning, and transfer students who plan to attend the Wright State University–Lake Campus and enroll for the minimum required credit hours.

The Wright State University Foundation donor-based scholarships and the WOEF have the same online application. By completing this online application, you are applying for both scholarship programs. 

How to Apply

The Western Ohio Educational Foundation and Wright State University Foundation donor-based scholarships have the same online application. By completing this online application, you are applying for both scholarship programs. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).

New students must be admitted to the university to have access to the scholarship application.

Once you have submitted your application you will NOT be able to access it to make changes. However, you will be able to monitor the return of your Recommendation Form and make changes to your reference after the application has been submitted. Reference information can only be updated if one is listed at the time the application is submitted. Once in your application, click on the blue button titled "Recommendations."

New Students

New students must be admitted to the university to have access to the scholarship application.

New students can submit ONE online scholarship application to apply for multiple scholarships funded by the Western Ohio Educational Foundation, Wright State Foundation and the university. Applicants are considered for each competitive scholarship based on the eligibility criteria listed in the descriptions. Students are encouraged to use the scholarship search tool to learn more about the scholarships for which they may qualify. Scholarships range from $300 up to full in-state tuition.

The online application is available to students once they are admitted to the university. The deadline to apply for additional scholarship opportunities via the online application for the 2025–26 academic year is February 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). For more information regarding the online application, view our application tips.

Current/Transfer Students

2025 high school graduates who are taking CCP during their senior year are still considered new students. 

Continuing students can submit ONE online scholarship application to apply for multiple scholarships funded by the Wright State Foundation and the university. Applicants are considered for each competitive scholarship based on the eligibility criteria listed in the descriptions. To see what you may qualify for, use the scholarship search.

The deadline to apply for the 2025–26 academic year was February 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Application Tips

1. Apply for admission and be admitted to Wright State University. Access the application in the Admissions Portal. If you have forgotten or don’t know the password associated with your Campus Username (w000abc), please call the CaTS Help Desk at 937-775-4827, or toll-free at 1-888-775-4827.
    
2. Make a list of all extracurricular activities, volunteer experience, community service, memberships, awards, honors, and other noteworthy items.
    
3. Complete the required essay. The essay will set you apart from the other applicants. Take your time, edit, review, and edit again! Write your essay in Word, then copy and paste it into the application. The essay should: explain your educational goals, professional goals, career aspirations, and commitment to community service, and inform the reader of the ways in which a scholarship award will make a difference in your personal and financial circumstances. The minimum length for the essay is 300 words; essays cannot exceed 600 words.
    
4. Once submitted, the online scholarship application CANNOT be accessed for edits or changes. Students can monitor the return of the Recommendation Form and make changes to the reference after the application has been submitted. Please note: reference information can only be updated if one is listed at the time the application is submitted. Once in the application, click on the blue button titled "Recommendations."
    
5. Recommendation Forms (letters of recommendation) are not required for ALL scholarships but are suggested to help set you apart from other applicants. Recommendations are REQUIRED for students who want to be considered for an honors scholarship. Select a previous or current teacher or counselor who can provide information about your unique qualities and/or exceptional academic abilities. Contact your intended reference prior to listing them. Be sure to collect their email address, since they will receive a request by email to complete your online recommendation form from notify@ngwebsolutions.com, not from a Wright State email address. Forms are due by February 8, 2025, by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST).
    
6. Complete the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A student’s completed FAFSA should be filed by February 1, 2025, to maximize consideration for financial aid. The 2025-26 FAFSA opens in December 2024.