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Warden High School

Warden Cougars

Career & College Readiness

Local Scholarships 2026

 Deadline April 17, 2026

*Scholarships may be used for any post-secondary education program, not only traditional college.

Warden PAWS Foundation Application Form

  • PAWS Foundation Scholarship Application (2026)

  • Please submit a personal statement. You may use the one you did for your portfolio.

  • Essay Prompt: Discuss the service project(s) in which you participated. What was the impact of your service, and how did your student service-learning build a bridge between you and the community you served? What did you learn about yourself and others as a result of your service?

    Essay Requirements

    • 1000 words or less
    • Typed and professionally presented
    Criteria 5 – Excellent 4 – Strong 3 – Developing 1-2 – Limited
    Service Project Impact Clearly explains the service project and demonstrates meaningful impact on the community served. Shows initiative or
    leadership.    		 Explains the service project and describes a positive impact. Describes the service project but impact is somewhat unclear. Service project description is vague or impact is minimal.
    Connection to the Community Demonstrates a strong connection with the community and clear understanding of community needs. Shows understanding of community needs and how service helped. Some connection to the community but lacks depth. Little evidence of connection to the community.
    Personal Growth & Reflection Deep reflection on what the student
    learned about themselves and others. Shows personal growth.    		 Thoughtful explanation of lessons learned. Basic reflection with limited insight. Little or no reflection on learning.
    Clarity & Professional Presentation Clear, organized, and professionally presented with minimal errors. Generally clear with minor errors. Some grammar or organization issues. Frequent errors or difficult to follow.

     

  • $500 scholarship

    Essay Guidelines and Rubric:

    • This scholarship is open to any area in the health field including, mental, social and psychological areas.
    • In a well-developed essay, please address the following questions:
      • Please describe how you came to choose the health field as your area of choice. Include any activities that you might have participated which drew you to this field of study as well as future plans.
    • Please keep in mind the following criteria: 1000 words or less, typed double-spaced

    Each applicant will be scored using the rubric below:
     

    Category 4 3 2 1
    Introduction (Organization) The introduction is inviting, states the main reason the student is interested in the health field and previews the structure of the paper.  The introduction clearly states the main reason the student is interested in the health field and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader. The introduction states the main reason the student is interested in the health field, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.  There is no clear introduction of the main reason or structure of the paper.
    Commitment (Voice) The writer successfully uses several reasons to try to show why they are committed to entering the health fields.  The writer successfully uses one or two reasons to try to show why they are committed to entering the health fields.  The writer attempts to show why they are committed to entering the health field. The writer made no attempt to show why they are committed to entering the health field. 
    Development and Organization The writer's essay has an engaging introduction that orients readers and provides a strong conclusion. It also establishes a natural/logical sequence of reflection, using effective transitions to convey this. The writer's essay has an effective introduction and provides a conclusion that sums up the reflection. It has a logical flow, but needs more transitions.  The writer's essay has an introduction that needs more development and lacks a strong conclusion. It includes unnecessary information and may seem choppy.  The writer's essay lacks an effective introduction and ends abruptly. It also includes distracting information and has no clear sequence of events/thoughts. 
    Language Usage The writer's essay maintains a clear point of view, uses relevant descriptive details and shows a command of the English language. The writer's essay maintains a point of view and includes relevant descriptive details. There may be a few errors in conventions.  The writer's essay has some lapses in point of view, lacks effective descriptive details and has some distracting errors in conventions.  The writer's essay lacks a clear point of view, lacks or offers no effective details and has major errors in conventions. 

     

  • Sponsored by Warden Ag Boosters

    Requirements:

    1. Completed PAWS Scholarship Foundation Scholarship packet.
    2. Current on-track graduating senior and FFA member.

    Additional requirements:

    1. Describe your Career Development Events (CDE’s) and/or Supervised Agriculture Experience project (SAE). Be sure to explain what went well and what didn’t.
    2. Describe FFA fundraising events and activities you have participated in. How did these events and activities help you as a young adult.
    3. Candidates who apply and meet all the requirements will also be asked to participate in an interview with an Ag Boosters panel.
    4. Be sure to use your own words and thoughts for above questions. We want to know who you are and not what AI or ChatGPT thinks you should be.

    Award: Minimum $1,000 scholarship available after successful completion of the first quarter or semester of school.

  • The following scholarships were established to honour the principal groups that significantly impact the quality of education students receive here in Warden:

    The Don and Betty Jo Reynolds scholarship honours parents as the most important people in encouraging students to succeed and partnering with the school to support the efforts of teachers.

    The HR Trammell and Bob and Kathy Trammell scholarships honour the hardworking teachers who provide the day-to-day instruction and support every student needs to grow and develop as a productive member of society. Their hard work is a cornerstone of the future of this country and the world. The PAWS group is a terrific example of organizing the community to support education.  

    The Trammell Family Scholarship carries on the legacy of superior educators and recognizes their accomplishments.

    • Only one application is needed for this group of scholarships.
    • Recipients of these scholarships will be determined by the donors based on an interview with students, if it is possible. The interview will allow the donors to get to know the student, the obstacles they have had to overcome to be successful in school and their plans for the future.
    • These scholarships will be available to any student who has plans to continue their education after high school. This includes vocational training as well as college or university education.
    • Please attach a copy of your personal statement to the application.

    • Preference is given to children of PSE members. 
    • Scholarship is available after successful completion of the first quarter or semester of school.

    • WEA will award scholarships to Warden high school seniors.
    • Priority is given to children of teachers in the Warden School District, although anyone may apply.
    • Recipients will be selected based on their academic merit, service to community and extracurricular activities, as well as aspirations beyond high school. Students may write a letter to the committee with further detail. 
    • Scholarship is available after successful completion of the first quarter or semester of school.

    Award: Two $1,000 scholarships
     

  • Interview at the Warden Fire Hall at Monday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m.

  • Congratulations, Warden High School Seniors! You have almost completed the first important chapter in your lives and are about to embark on the next. On behalf of the family of former Warden Elementary School teacher Sandy Kisler, this year, we are offering one memorial scholarship in the amount of 3,000 dollars.

    Mrs. Kisler, a longtime fourth grade teacher at Warden Elementary School, shared her lifelong passion for music, drama, and poetry with her students throughout her 31-year career. These scholarships honor her time in the classroom and the impact she had on Warden’s school community. All students hoping to further their education by attending a community college, a four-year university, or trade school are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

    In addition to completing the PAWS scholarship form, we would like to get to know our applicants better by asking you to submit an original essay (not a version of your PAWS scholarship application) using one of the following prompts. Once we have reviewed your PAWS application along with the essay, we will schedule an in-person conversation with the finalists to discuss their hopes and dreams for the future.

    Use one of these prompts to write your original 500-word (max) essay:

    • What impact has involvement in the performing arts had on you?
    • Describe in detail the contributions you have made to your community. 
    • Imagine your future life. What will leading a successful life look like to you?

    Good luck to you all!

  • Sponsored by Warden Ag Boosters

    Requirements:

    1. Completed PAWS Scholarship Foundation Scholarship packet.
    2. Current on-track graduating senior interested in pursuing any area in Career and Technical Education (CTE), the trades or a specific skills training.

    Additional requirements:

    1. Describe what you plan on pursuing post high school that is in the qualified areas mentioned above. Be sure to explain how and why you became interested in that particular trade.
    2. Describe any classes, jobs or activities you have done that have helped you make your decision.
    3. Candidates who apply and meet all the requirements will also be asked to participate in an interview with an Ag Boosters panel.
    4. Be sure to use your own words and thoughts for above questions. We want to know who you are and not what AI or ChatGPT thinks you should be

    Award: Minimum $1,000 scholarship available after successful completion of the first quarter or semester of school or program.

Career & College Readiness