WAEPA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Putting Our Members and their Families First
2025 Scholarship Application Now Closed
The 2025 scholarship application is now closed. Winners will be notified if they were awarded a scholarship.
Since 2007, WAEPA has proudly awarded more than $2.8 million in scholarships to more than 1,200 children of our members who are pursuing full-time study at two- and four-year institutions.
Lailah B., 2024
Kansas State University, Animal Science, Pre-Vet
“This scholarship is helping me reach my dream of becoming a veterinarian! I am able to navigate my undergraduate career more focused on grades than money. The scholarship is helping by paying for my tuition and books while I’m at school. Usually it is stressful to worry, but now I don’t have to.”
Olivia C., 2024
University of Virginia, Neuroscience and English
“Winning the WAEPA scholarship has alleviated so much of the financial burden that college puts on any family. With the money, I’ve been able to pay for all of my textbooks, technology, and supplies, and I couldn’t be more grateful for WAEPA’s generosity.”
Ben M., 2024
Syracuse University, Advertising and Entrepreneurship
“I plan on studying abroad in Madrid to learn about international business, Spanish communications practices, and to widen my perspectives. This scholarship money is extremely helpful because it helps to offset the additional expenses required to study abroad, and I’m so grateful to WAEPA.”
Lilliana K., 2024
The College of New Jersey, Biology
“The WAEPA Scholarship will aid me in my endeavors of becoming a physician by helping with the tuition of undergrad and medical school.”
Morgan G., 2024
Colorado School of Mines, Environmental Engineering
“I know I will be taking on student loans and acquiring a lot of debt going to university in the field I am passionate about. This scholarship helps me worry less about the financial side and focus more on what I love.”
Hayden H., 2024
University of Kansas, Mechanical Engineering
“The WAEPA scholarship will be a tremendous help as I complete my senior year in mechanical engineering at the University of Kansas. By alleviating financial pressures, it will allow me to focus more on my coursework and capstone project, which are essential for my academic and professional growth. It also allows me the opportunity to participate in more extracurricular activities that will enrich my academic experience.”
Ellie C., 2024
Brown University, Classics and Literary Arts
“WAEPA’s scholarships give me a lot more freedom to pursue my own passions over the summer and throughout the school year. I’m immensely thankful to WAEPA for awarding me the scholarship for a second time and with each year I become more and more adept at using the time WAEPA has granted me more effectively.”
Taylor M., 2024
University of Pikeville, Biomedical Sciences / Pre-Med
“Winning this scholarship has been instrumental in helping me achieve my academic and career goals. This scholarship has helped with the financial support necessary to pursue my education without the added stress of financial burdens, allowing me to focus fully on my studies and academics. I am deeply grateful for this scholarship and the impact it will have on my educational journey and future career! Thank you WAEPA!”
Alexander D., 2024
University of California, Berkeley, Integrative Biology
“The WAEPA scholarship alleviates some financial burden for my education, allowing me to focus more on academic and extracurricular development.”
Madeline R., 2024
Minnesota State University Mankato, Management
“Receiving the WAEPA 2024 scholarship will greatly reduce my financial stress, allowing me to focus entirely on my studies. Without the need to work part-time while in college, I can devote more time and energy to my education, helping me achieve my academic and career goals.”
Jonah T., 2024
University of Michigan, Business/Economics
“This WAEPA scholarship will tremendously alleviate some of the financial burdens of pursuing higher education, allowing me to focus on academic success solely.”
Who Can Apply
Applicants are required meet the following WAEPA eligibility requirements:
Children of WAEPA Members
Children of WAEPA Members insured under WAEPA’s Group Term Life Insurance Program and Short-Term Disability Insurance are welcomed to apply. All applicants must be under the age of 23.
High School Seniors or Graduates
High school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled in full-time undergraduate studies at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
GPA of 3.0 (or its equivalent)
Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
WAEPA Members and Associate Members are not eligible to apply.
This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services®, a division of Scholarship America®. Scholarship Management Services is the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Awards are provided equally regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or national origin.
Questions regarding the scholarship program should be addressed to:
WAEPA Scholarship Program
Scholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Telephone: (507) 931-1682