Walnut Valley Women's Club Scholarships
Our College Scholarship Tradition
Each year, the Walnut Valley Women's Club awards several college scholarships, including the Madoline Westhoff Memorial Scholarship, with values ranging from $500 to $2,000. The number and amount of these college scholarships depend on our fundraising success for that year.
In 2025, we were able to award TEN scholarships, totaling $10,100.
Thank you for supporting our scholarship projects and for your generous donations. For details on our scholarship application process, see our list of gold and silver donors below.
Madoline Westhoff Memorial Scholarship
Our most prestigious scholarship, the Madoline Westhoff Memorial Scholarship, honors the legacy of pioneer Walnut resident, school teacher, and community activist, Madoline Westhoff.
Madoline taught 4th and 5th grades at Walnut School until her retirement in 1964. During her tenure, she organized a hot lunch program for students and played a vital role as one of the 14 founding members of the Walnut Valley Women's Club. This scholarship is a key opportunity for students seeking college scholarships, and we encourage all eligible individuals to submit their scholarship application.
Scholarship Qualifications
Applicants for the Madoline Westhoff Memorial Scholarship must be graduating seniors from Walnut or Nogales High School or Ron Hockwalt Academy. To qualify for this college scholarship, you should plan to attend an accredited college, vocational school, or certificate program. Additionally, applicants must show proof of enrollment in an accredited institution by December 1, 2026, to receive funds. While academic achievement holds significance, this scholarship application emphasizes the importance of financial need and community involvement.
2026 Application Process
To apply for the Madoline Westhoff Memorial Scholarship and be considered for college scholarships, applicants must submit the following materials:
- A 2-page personal essay (typed, double-spaced, 12 pt font, including your name and school at the top right)
- A completed WVWC Scholarship Application (a typed signature is sufficient)
Please email all documents to wvwcscholarships@gmail.com by the DEADLINE of April 26, 2026.
Additional Requirements:
- Two letters of recommendation must be sent from teachers, school counselors, grade-level coordinators, or deans. These should be emailed directly by the letter writers from official school email providers.
- If available, please include a copy of your college acceptance as part of your scholarship application.
Don't forget to download the application!
scholarship donors
A special thank you to our Gold and Silver Donors
Gold Donors
Nieves Landscaping, owned by Gayle and Bob Pacheco, actively supports local education through initiatives like the Madoline Westhoff Memorial Scholarship, encouraging students to pursue their dreams through college scholarships and providing resources for a successful scholarship application.
Silver Donors
Yvonne Sevilla and family are actively seeking college scholarships, including the Madoline Westhoff Memorial Scholarship, to support their scholarship application process.