Westfield Youth Assistance Program To Offer $9K In Scholarships
The Westfield Youth Assistance Program (WYAP) is proud to offer four (4) $1,000 scholarships and one (1) $5,002 scholarship to graduating seniors or adults up to 25 years old that are continuing their education. This is the first year that WYAP is offering a scholarship opportunity. The online applications can be viewed on the WYAP website.
During WYAP’s 14-year history, the program has connected hundreds of youth in Westfield with mentoring, tutoring, mental health counseling, medical services, enrichment activities, and more. The scholarships highlight WYAP’s emphasis on giving back to Westfield/Washington Township youth. Our long-term goal is to give the youth in our community every advantage to be successful and grow into adults that contribute in large measure to our community.
“After years of fundraising and planning, we are now in a position to offer $4K in scholarships to youth who have participated in our program that want to further their education and out of the tragedy of losing such a remarkable woman, Christine Brown, our program is also able to offer an additional $5,002 scholarship annually as recognition of her commitment to the youth in our community. While I would prefer for our friend to still be with us, the opportunity to significantly support Westfield youth with such a substantial scholarship is a fantastic tribute to her and a compliment to her legacy,” said WYAP President Steve Latour, who also serves as the Westfield Chamber CEO. “It was important to Christine’s family, our board, and the donors who contributed to the scholarship in her name that the award be substantial. I am certain we are making her proud.”
In honor of former WYAP Early Intervention Advocate Christine Brown, who passed away in August of 2022, Christine’s family, the board of directors, and generous donors have established the Christine D. Brown Memorial Scholarship with one (1) $5,002 scholarship. Christine worked with 502 youth over her ten years with WYAP and touched countless lives in the Westfield community and beyond. This annual scholarship will ensure that her legacy continues and is funded partly by the annual Yellow Tie Gala proceeds. The scholarship is open to all current and former graduates 25 and under who attended Westfield Washington Schools or resided in the township.
The second application offers up to four (4) $1,000 scholarships and is available to current or past participants of WYAP. WYAP looks to support those youth who won’t be defined by things that have happened in their lives and who know who they are and how they want to impact the world. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is determined to make the climb and sees that furthering their education will better their future.
Individuals are welcome to apply for both scholarship opportunities if they feel they qualify; however, they are only eligible to receive one of the scholarships. The application deadline for both scholarships is Saturday, April 15, 2023. Recipients will be notified by May 1 and invited to attend the WYAP Youth Recognition Breakfast on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at IMMI from 7:00 am – 9:00 am, where the scholarship recipients will be announced and awarded.