Spotlight's High School Senior Scholarship Program

 For the past seven years,  Spotlight Arts Collective has been proud to present scholarships to a Senior at each Lincoln-Way High School.  In 2023, Spotlight added  a Senior-at-Large scholarship to a student attending an outside school district. 
These scholarships are awarded based on the students dedication to Spotlight's fundamental principal's of  Artistry, Creativity, Vision, Philanthropy, and Inspiration, and furthering the love of the arts in our community.

2026 Scholarship Application Form

To be eligible for this $500 scholarship the applicant must be a class of 2025 High School Senior. Three scholarships will be awarded to LWHS students and one will be awarded to a student at large. Students who have been involved in the arts (theatre, music, speech, crew, dance, etc...) are encouraged to apply by completing and submitting this form. Any questions may directed to [email protected]. All Applications due on or before 03/15/2026.

Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Winners

Emily Riebe 

Grand Valley State University

Emily Sluis

North Central College

Kaleigh Buda

Ball State University

Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Winners

Addison Jensen

Kaitlyn O'Brien

Maddilynne Cichon

Congratulations to our 2023 Scholarship Winners

Alyssa Maves 

Laney Nettrouer

Kealey Wujcik

Jordan Burton

Congratulations to our 2022 Scholarship Winners

Emma Vanderwall

Augustana College

Benjamin Beutler

Marquette University

Chuck Gentile 

Lewis University