Scholarship FAQ’s

What are the important dates for the application period?

2024 application period runs from January 1, 2024 to March 20, 2024

Can I complete one application (including a transcript, EFC information, personal statement, letters of recommendation) to apply for more than one scholarship?

Yes! You may be able to apply for several scholarships by completing one form. Some scholarships may require additional information, so make sure to read the brief information about each scholarship presented to you and add any information requested. Your answers to questions about your high school, residency, college, major or other factors will determine the scholarships for which you may be eligible. If you have any questions, please contact us before 4:00pm on the day of the deadline at 419-733-0568 or gmyerswacf@bright.net

May I see a listing of the scholarships available through the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation?

Yes, please click here for a list of scholarships. As you complete the online application, you will answer questions about your residency, school, grade point average, major and other factors. You will need to read eligibility requirements and answer some questions to confirm your interest and eligibility. Your application may provide to you different scholarships than it does to your best friend because of your answers to questions. If you believe you were not given an opportunity to see a scholarship, but think you would be eligible, please contact us as soon as possible.

I sent an email link to someone through the online application asking them to respond with a recommendation letter. He can’t open the link. What should we do?

A software glitch may be interfering. Ask the recommender (the person who is to provide a recommendation letter for you) to either call us (if at least two days before the deadline) and we will send an email link to them OR send the letter to us by mail or email at gmyerswacf@bright.net. We will attach the letter to your application. All letters must be received by the foundation at least 24 hours before the on-line deadline.

Which college expenses can be paid with a scholarship?

Tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction at an accredited educational institution.

What happens to my application if I am missing a Required Attachment?
Incomplete applications will not be sent to selection committees. Please call our office days and weeks BEFORE the deadline if you have any questions about the documents you need to attach. We are not responsible for misdirected mail or emails that did not arrive. It is your responsibility to check your application in advance of the deadline to ensure it is complete and all required documents are included. You must click ‘Submit’ to finalize your application.

Which FAFSA EFC page should I send with my scholarship application?
Please submit Page 1 printed/copied directly from your Student Aid Report (SAR) showing your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number. You may also use the Electronic Student Aid Report (first page) or Confirmation Page (shows your EFC number). You will be asked to type your EFC number in the application, but we also would like to verify the number with one of the actual sheets attached to the form. Apply for your EFC number at www.FAFSA.ed.gov.
If you or your parents have not yet completed your tax return, you can estimate amounts in the FAFSA form to receive an EFC number.

Will you accept other financial documents if I have not applied for an EFC number?
No. At this time we will only accept the EFC number from your FAFSA document.

Must I submit an ‘official’ transcript?
Transcript requests should be emailed from the application directly to your guidance counselor. They will upload your transcript directly to your application.

I cannot submit because of an error in the ‘College Costs’ area. Why won’t it accept the numbers I have entered?
Remove dollar signs ($) and any commas (,) you entered. The form only wants to receive numbers.

What do I need to do to receive my scholarship check?

Send us your tuition statement (your college may call it an account or billing statement) from your college or university. Colleges and universities typically make these available to you by logging into your account on the college’s website. Please mail or email a copy which shows what you owe to attend college. We consider this as proof of enrollment in the college.

Where should I send a Thank You note?

Send it to the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation P.O. Box 1957 Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895. Include details of where you plan to go to school, your major and your future career. Often, the person who established the scholarship is not involved with the selection and has not read your application. It makes their day to know about you and your plans. Show your gratitude and let them know that the money is going to good use. We will forward your note to the appropriate person.