Scholarships
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NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Acts of Kindness Scholarship Program Scholarship Award
Three (3) incoming Wildwood Catholic Academy Freshmen will be selected as winners of the Acts of Kindness Scholarship. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship to be applied toward tuition for the 2026–2027 school year at Wildwood Catholic Academy . Scholarship funds will be paid directly to Wildwood Catholic Academy.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
Students who have not yet registered are encouraged to complete registration as soon as possible to qualify.
Application Requirements
1. Three Acts of Kindness
Applicants must complete three acts of kindness . These may be planned or spontaneous and may include acts completed recently.
Examples include:
For each act, students must provide a short written description explaining what they did and who they helped.
2. Reflection Essay
Applicants must submit a 500-word reflection essay explaining:
Important Dates
Students must be registered by February 23rd in order to apply. Late applications will not be accepted.
Submission Guidelines
All applications must include:
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by a scholarship committee. Recipients will be selected based on:
Questions
For questions or additional information, please contact Jen Livingston at [email protected]
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Upper Division Scholarships
Incoming Freshmen
Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Submission Method: All applications must be submitted via their designated Google Form. See each scholarship section below for the specific link. Questions? Reach out to Jennifer Livingston at [email protected]
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First Responder Scholarship
Wildwood Catholic Academy proudly honors the dedication and sacrifice of first responders and service members. One incoming freshman will be awarded the First Responder Scholarship in recognition of their family’s legacy of service.
Wildwood Catholic Academy proudly honors the dedication and sacrifice of first responders and service members. One incoming freshman will be awarded the First Responder Scholarship in recognition of their family’s legacy of service.
Essay Requirement (250–500 words):
• How have you personally answered a call to duty or demonstrated a spirit of service?
• How has your parent or guardian, in their role as a first responder, inspired that commitment in you?
• How have you personally answered a call to duty or demonstrated a spirit of service?
• How has your parent or guardian, in their role as a first responder, inspired that commitment in you?
Fine Arts Scholarship
The Fine Arts Scholarship celebrates academic achievement and passion in the visual arts.
The Fine Arts Scholarship celebrates academic achievement and passion in the visual arts.
Submission Requirements:
• Two original works of art (any media) that demonstrate:
- Understanding of artistic concepts (e.g., tone, scale, figuration, composition)
- Creativity (e.g., invented characters, imaginative color use, storytelling)
- Exploration of different materials
• For artwork, include title, size, and materials for each piece (can be photographed and uploaded or brought to WCA).
• Two original works of art (any media) that demonstrate:
- Understanding of artistic concepts (e.g., tone, scale, figuration, composition)
- Creativity (e.g., invented characters, imaginative color use, storytelling)
- Exploration of different materials
• For artwork, include title, size, and materials for each piece (can be photographed and uploaded or brought to WCA).
Essay (250–500 words):
• Tell us about your passion for visual arts. What do you love about making art? What’s your favorite thing to create and why? Is there an artist who inspires you?
Performing Arts Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes excellence in music, acting, or other performance arts.
This scholarship recognizes excellence in music, acting, or other performance arts.
Submission Requirements:
• Video audition (approximately 60 seconds) showcasing your talent
- Start with your name, the title of the piece, and your instrument (if applicable)
• For artwork, include title, size, and materials for each piece (can be photographed and uploaded or brought to WCA).
• Video audition (approximately 60 seconds) showcasing your talent
- Start with your name, the title of the piece, and your instrument (if applicable)
• For artwork, include title, size, and materials for each piece (can be photographed and uploaded or brought to WCA).
Essay (250–500 words):
• Tell us about your passion for performing arts. What do you love about it? What’s your favorite thing to perform and why? Is there an artist who inspires you?
• Tell us about your passion for performing arts. What do you love about it? What’s your favorite thing to perform and why? Is there an artist who inspires you?
Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship honors students who have demonstrated strong leadership.
This scholarship honors students who have demonstrated strong leadership.
Essay Requirement (250–500 words):
• Describe a leadership role you have held. What were your responsibilities? How did you grow as a leader?
• Describe a leadership role you have held. What were your responsibilities? How did you grow as a leader?
Volunteer Scholarship
This award recognizes a student’s dedication to helping others.
This award recognizes a student’s dedication to helping others.
Essay Requirement (250–500 words):
• Describe a volunteer project you completed. What was your role? How did your service impact others?
• Describe a volunteer project you completed. What was your role? How did your service impact others?
WCA Lower Division Scholarship
This scholarship is available to Wildwood Catholic Academy 8th grade students entering high school.
This scholarship is available to Wildwood Catholic Academy 8th grade students entering high school.
Essay Requirement (250–500 words):
• Reflect on your Lower Division experience and describe what you envision for a successful high school journey.
• Reflect on your Lower Division experience and describe what you envision for a successful high school journey.
Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship honors the legacy of Wildwood Catholic alumni.
This scholarship honors the legacy of Wildwood Catholic alumni.
Essay Requirement (250–500 words):
• What does a Catholic education mean to you? How has it shaped your values and goals?