W. Edgar Welden Scholarship

The Central Alabama Community Foundation administers the W. Edgar Welden Scholarship to assist graduating seniors from Wetumpka High School. Eligible applicants must be active participants in Alabama High School Athletic Association sports, the school band, or the dance team. When evaluating candidates, the selection committee considers leadership qualities, academic performance, and financial need. The scholarship funding is designed to help cover the costs of higher education, such as tuition and fees, at the student's chosen college. To establish financial need, applicants typically must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which provides the foundation with the necessary financial data to evaluate each student's circumstances. Students interested in applying must submit their completed application and all required supporting documents through the foundation's online portal by the annual deadline of March 1.