Six $1,500 scholarships will go to high school seniors entering institutions of higher education. One scholarship will go to a graduating senior who resides in the Westerville City School District for each of the following categories: 

1. Graduate from Westerville North High School; 
2. Graduate from Westerville South High School; 
3. Graduate from Westerville Central High School; 
4. Graduate from a private or parochial school; 
5. Will enroll in a two-year program at a community college or technical school; and, 
6. Will attend Otterbein University. 

Applications are evaluated on academic standings and involvement in extracurricular activities, including volunteering. Scholarship recipients will be asked to volunteer during a future Foundation fundraiser (typically in July of each year).

Up to $750 will be awarded (per calendar year) to an individual desiring to participate in the Leadership Westerville program as offered through the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Qualifications for applicants: 

1. Is a member of the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce, is an employee of a Westerville Area Chamber member business, or resides in the Westerville City School District; 
2. Receives acceptance into Leadership Westerville (application process and deadlines HERE); 
3. Must have the support of the employer (i.e. time off from work to attend sessions, etc.); and, 
4. Will use the awarded funds within four months of notification of the scholarship. 

The Westerville Scholarship Foundation accepts applications any time of the year and awards scholarships prior to the annual, fall start of Leadership Westerville. 

Up to $1,000 will be awarded (per calendar year) to individuals or an individual desiring specific coursework to improve work performance and career advancement.

Qualifications for applicants: 

1. Registers for specific coursework which will benefit the applicant’s employer and/or the career of the employee; 
2. Registers at an accredited institution or the coursework is through a licensed or recognized provider of coursework in the industry; 
3. Coursework is not a mandated education requirement or required for the maintenance of a license; 
4. Must have the support of the employer (i.e. partial funding, matching funds, time off from work, etc.), but the course cannot qualify for 100 percent reimbursement by the employer; and, 
5. Will use the awarded funds within four months of notification of the scholarship. 

The Westerville Scholarship Foundation accepts Adult Life Long Learning Scholarship applications any time of the year and awards scholarships quarterly.

One $2,500 scholarship will go to a qualified applicant for a Master’s Program at Otterbein University. 

Qualifications for applicants: 

1. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree; 
2. Has a letter of acceptance from an Otterbein Master’s Program; 
3. Will use the awarded funds within one year of notification of the scholarship. 

Upon proof of invoice, payment will be made to Otterbein University.  The Westerville Scholarship Foundation accepts Otterbein University Scholarship applications any time of the year and awards scholarships annually.