Supporting Education
Our College Scholarship Tradition
Each year Walnut Valley Women's Club awards several college scholarships ranging in value from $500 to $1,600. The number and amount is dependent upon our fundraising success for that year.
In 2024, we were able to award EIGHT scholarships for a total sum of $8,600.
Thank you for supporting our scholarship projects and for your generous donations. See our list of gold and silver donors below.
Madoline Westhoff Memorial Scholarship
Our largest and most prestigious scholarship is in honor of pioneer Walnut resident, school teacher and community activist, Madoline Westhoff.
Madoline taught 4th and 5th grades at Walnut School until she retired in 1964. During her tenure, she organized a hot lunch program for the students. She was also one of the 14 founding members of Walnut Valley Women's Club.
Scholarship Qualifications
Applicant must be:
- A graduating senior from Walnut or Nogales High School or Ron Hockwalt Academy
- Plan to attend an accredited college, vocational school or certificate program
- Show proof of enrollment in an accredited college, vocational school or certificate program by December 1, 2025, to receive funds
Although academic achievement is important, we place emphasis on need and community involvement.
2025 Application Process
Applicant must submit all of the following:
- 2-page personal essay (must be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt font with student name and school at top right)
- Completed WVWC Scholarship Application (Typed signature sufficient)
- Email all of the above to
DEADLINE Midnight April 26, 2025
Additional Requirements
- 2 letters of recommendation sent from teachers, school counselors, grade-level coordinator, or dean (must be emailed by the letter writer from an official school email provider)
- Please send a copy of your college acceptance, if available.
scholarship donors
A special thank you to our Gold and Silver Donors
Gold Donors
Valley Vista Services
Gayle and Bob Pacheco
Silver Donors
Elvonne and Charles Vance
Sylvia Schillo
Nieves Landscaping
Nancy Tragarz
Alamo Car Wash
Jeff & Deborah Seaman