Doris Nicole Woodhouse Memorial Scholarship

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Doris Nicole Woodhouse Memorial Scholarship

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This $2,500 scholarship from the Woodhouse Family supports a Bayside High School senior in Virginia with financial need who plans to pursue a four-year degree in K-12 education or child psychology. The application includes a 400-600 word essay about experiences that shaped your desire to work with children.

May 11, 2026

32 days left

$2500

Award amount

0

Scholarship applicants

2

Requirements

Who can apply

  • Must be a high school senior
  • Must attend Bayside High School
  • Must be in Virginia
  • Must plan to pursue a four-year undergraduate degree
  • Must plan to study K-12 education or child psychology
  • Must have financial need

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

_published

Study levels

high_school_senior

Number of awards

1

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Confirm you meet every listed eligibility requirement before applying.
  • Make sure your planned major fits K-12 education or child psychology.
  • Prepare an essay that answers both listed prompt questions.
  • Keep your essay between 400 and 600 words.
  • Verify any platform-specific submission steps on the official application page.

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • The listing does not state how the scholarship is paid out.
  • The listing does not state winner payment details.
  • The listing does not provide provider contact information.
  • The listing does not state whether transcripts, recommendations, or other materials are required beyond the essay.

Red flags

  • Eligibility is very narrow and limited to Bayside High School seniors.
  • Only one award is listed.
  • Winner payment details are not stated.

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (2 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Use a clear example for the moment when you recognized an adult's impact on a child's life.
  • Connect that experience directly to your interest in education or child psychology.
  • Include specific experiences that prepared you to work with children.

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayShort answersFinancial need
  • Essay prompt: 1. Describe a moment when you recognized the power an adult can have in shaping a child’s life. How did that experience influence your decision to pursue a future in education or child psychology?  2.….
  • Education Level: High school senior School Name: Bayside High School State: Virginia College Plans: Will pursue a four-year undergraduate degree Field of Study: K-12 education or child psychology Background: Has financial need.
  • Doris Nicole Woodhouse brought joy and laughter to all who knew her. She graduated as salutatorian from Bayside High School's Health Sciences Academy.….

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Essay or written statement
  • Financial documentation (if required)

Applying

Applicants must submit an essay of 400 to 600 words responding to prompts about the influence of adults on children's lives, experiences working with children, and how further education will help them make a lasting difference.

Award & payment

Amount: $2500

Number of awards: 1

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Woodhouse Family

Overview

The Doris Nicole Woodhouse Memorial Scholarship is offered by the Woodhouse Family. It awards $2,500 to one eligible student. This scholarship honors Doris Nicole Woodhouse and supports students who want to shape the next generation of children through education or child psychology.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

The listed award amount is $2,500.