Our founders created the Platinum, Golden, and Bronze categories in order to achieve this goal.
BWHS seniors may apply for one of the three categories.
Platinum applicants compete only against other Platinum applicants. Golden compete against Golden. Bronze compete against Bronze. Continuing is for BW graduates, so it is separate from all of the above.
Ultimately, whether you’re planning on a 4-year, 2-year, technical, or other accredited educational program, you have an opportunity with the Big Walnut Education Foundation.
Learn more about each category below.
Platinum Eagle Scholarship:
The Platinum Eagle Scholarship Application is for graduating seniors at Big Walnut High School entering a four-year degree program with a GPA of 4.0 or higher.
Criteria for Evaluation:
20% GPA
10% ACT
25% Work Experience, Extra Curricular Activities, and Community Service
15% FAFSA
15% Honors & Awards
15% Teacher Evaluation Forms (Please ask up to 3 teachers to complete the evaluation form for you.)
Golden Eagle Scholarship:
The Golden Eagle Scholarship Application is for graduating seniors at Big Walnut High School entering a four-year degree program with a GPA of 3.99 or below.
Criteria for Evaluation:
20% GPA
10% ACT
25% Work Experience, Extra Curricular Activities, and Community Service
15% FAFSA
15% Honors & Awards
15% Teacher Evaluation Forms (Please ask up to 3 teachers to complete the evaluation form for you.)
Bronze Eagle Scholarship:
Entering an accredited program that’s not four years? This scholarship is for you. The Bronze Eagle Scholarship Application is for graduating seniors at Big Walnut High School entering an accredited program or school other than a four-year degree program.
Criteria for Evaluation:
20% GPA
30% Work Experience, Extra Curricular Activities, and Community Service
15% FAFSA
15% Honors & Awards
20% Teacher Evaluation Forms (Please ask up to 3 teachers to complete the evaluation form for you.)
Continuing Scholarship:
This scholarship is for Big Walnut graduates who have a college GPA of 2.5 or higher and are enrolled in an accredited college or university at the time of application while seeking a scholarship for the upcoming year. Graduates who have already received a four-year scholarship from the BWEF may not apply for a Continuing scholarship.
Criteria for Evaluation:
30% College GPA (Official college transcript is required for confirmation.)
45% Work Experience, Extra Curricular Activities, and Community Service
15% FAFSA
10% College Enrollment Verification Form (Mandatory)
The Platinum and Golden categories offer one-year and four-year awards. Questions? Contact your Guidance Counselor at 740-965-2243.