Ava Wood Stupendous Love Scholarship
Ava Wood carried a spirit of stupendous love into every room she ever walked into, uplifting everyone around her and fostering joy.
Ava had a kindness that disarmed people, she promoted inclusivity that made everyone feel seen, and she possessed a quiet but powerful courage to live boldly and authentically. Students like Ava, who not only uplift others but also choose to show up as their real and messy selves, contribute to a welcoming community that embraces difference and shuts down expectations of fitting in.
This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Ava Wood by supporting students who choose compassion over comparison, bravery over conformity, and stupendous, wholehearted love over everything else.
Any high school senior with at least a 3.0 GPA who plays a sport and has volunteering experience may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they demonstrate a consistent commitment to kindness, friendship, and inclusivity, as well as leadership, empathy, authenticity, courage, resilience, and bravery. The ideal applicant has made contributions to their school or community that foster connection and belonging.
To apply, respond to two of the three prompts below about your acts of kindness, your commitment to being your true self, and how you’ve helped bring people together.
Respond to two of the three prompts in 200-300 words each.
- “Kindness in Action” - Describe a meaningful act of kindness or support you offered someone. Why was that moment important?
- “Boldly, Unapologetically Me” - Tell us about a time you resisted pressure to conform and instead chose to be your true self.
- “Creating Connection” - How have you helped bring people together, create belonging, or make your community a more inclusive place?
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The application deadline is Apr 30, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 1, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 1, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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