What does the future of our community look like?

Our country? Our world?

Who will lead our village, our state, and our nation?

Who will develop the ideas that can improve our quality of life?

Who will educate and care for our next generations?

Together, we will. 

Together, we can launch the students who will become the leaders, caregivers, innovators, and educators who will create a better tomorrow for all of us.

Together, we fly.

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BWEF News

No FAFSA in 2024 Applications

Please Note: Due to deadline issues and other complications created by recent changes to the FAFSA, students will not be required to submit the FAFSA as part of their 2024 BWEF application. No FAFSA results will be included in the review of any BWEF applications; the other components scored will be increased proportionately. If you…

2023 Scholarship Awards

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Thanks to our generous local donors, The Big Walnut Education Foundation was able to award nearly $92,000 amazing BWHS students and graduates in 2023. BWEF donors have been making these opportunities possible for Big Walnut graduates since 1994. Thank you for another great year.

2022 Scholarship Awards

Congratulations to the Class of 2022 on being the first class to graduate from the new Big Walnut High School! The Big Walnut Education Foundation was delighted to award $104,000 to 85 BWHS students and graduates in 2022. Thank you to our generous donors who have been making these opportunities possible for Big Walnut graduates…

#bigwalnutpride

When you share a student or alumni photo you’re especially proud of on social media, tag #bigwalnutpride. We want to keep up with all the great things happening at Big Walnut High School and beyond. Go Eagles!

Congratulations, Class of 2021

We’re delighted to award $93,000 to 75 students in the Class of 2021. Take a look at our ad in the recent Big Walnut Examiner that lists recipients. Thank you to the Examiner for donating space to honor these hard working and talented individuals.

Scholarships Awarded to the Class of 2019

Congratulations to all Big Walnut High School seniors and graduates who earned scholarships in 2019. It was a record breaking, unprecedented year of awards as the Mitchell Young Memorial awarded scholarships to 33 students. Recipients are listed below. Great work, and many thanks to all! Shidecker Memorial Continuing College Scholarship Gabrielle Adair Jordan Apple Luke…