Guidance / Scholarship Opportunities

The Bob Williams Memorial Scholarship Program exists for high school seniors or non-traditional students. This program will

award scholarships (up to $5,000 for an academic year)to those candidates chosen by the Williams Scholarship Committee.

The Calderone Caring Foundation, Christopher and Armand Scholarship (Due Date 04/30/21)

The Christopher and Armand Medical Scholarship was established in 2019. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled in undergraduate

study pursuing medical professions. Up to three $1500 scholarships will be awarded on the basis of a comprehensive process. Areas that are reviewed by the committee include, but are not limited to the following:

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E.F.E.A 2021 Friends of Education Scholarship(Due Date 4/26/21)

The E.F.E.A Education Scholarship is awarded each year to a deserving student graduating from Elizabeth Forward High School who will enter college to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

Applications are to be submitted to your Guidance Counselor by April 26, 2021.

EFESPA 2020-2021 Scholarship( Due Date 4/16/2021)

The Elizabeth Forward Education Support Professional Association Scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded each year to a deserving Elizabeth Forward High School graduating student

Elizabeth Forward Alumni and Friends Association(Due Date 2/28/21)

Scholarships Administered by the Elizabeth Forward Alumni and Friends Association to be Awarded in the 2020-2021 School Year

To Students and Alumni who wish to apply for a scholarship: The scholarships listed below will be awarded to EFHS seniors graduating in June 2021. Review the scholarships that may apply to you by reading the information in the first column and then the brief description in the last column. Click on the scholarship name to learn more about each scholarship and obtain an application for the scholarship(s) for which you want to apply. Submit your application(s) by February 28, 2021 at the High School Guidance Office. If you have questions about the scholarship program, call Mrs. Donna Carney, President of EFAFA, at 412-751-0397.
Students Targeted	Scholarship Name	Amount	Brief Description
Students attending a four-year college or university	Bonnie Bashforth Memorial Scholarship	$500	Applicants should provide evidence that he/she challenges him/herself amidst obstacles while sustaining academic excellence and personal accountability, and applicants should demonstrate a financial need.
	EFSAF Michael Fleischauer Memorial Scholarship	$2,000	Applicants must provide evidence that he/she has met challenges amidst obstacles while sustaining academic excellence and personal accountability. Financial need should be documented.
	Larry Landini Memorial Scholarship	$1,000	Applicants must have a sustained record of academic excellence and demonstrated leadership skills through extra-curricular and/or community service involvement.
	Scagline Family Scholarship	$1,000	Applicants must have a sustained record of participation and leadership roles in community service and/or school extra-curricular activities and have a 3.00 or higher GPA.
	William E. & Louise Shank Memorial Scholarship	$2,000	Applicants should have a sustained record of academic excellence, leadership, and citizenship.
Students attending a two- or four-year college or university	EFSAF Dr. Frank R. Bondi Memorial Scholarships	Three at $2,000	Applicants should have a sustained record of academic excellence and participation in extra-curricular activities, community activities, and personal development and responsibility activities.
	Elizabeth Forward Alumni and Friends Association Scholarship	$2,000	Applicants should have a sustained record of academic excellence and participation in extra-curricular activities, especially community service.
	Francis E. Pomilio Scholarship	$1,000	Applicants should have a sustained academic effort with an emphasis on English, speech, or music; participated in extra-curricular activities and have completed community service and/or have a record of employment.
Students attending a technical/trade school, or two-or four-year college or university	Richard Simpson Scholarship	$750	Applicants should have a sustained record of academic excellence.
Students attending a trade school or community college	Martin and Pat Craighead Scholarship	$5,000	Applicants should have demonstrated a strong work ethic and a proven commitment to the values of integrity and team work as well as sustained academic effort.
Students attending a trade school or community college	Lawrence Howell, Sr. and Elaine Miller Howell Memorial Scholarship	$1,500	Applicants must plan to attend an accredited trade school or community college and have a sustained record of academic excellence and attendance.
Students whose parents did not graduate from college	Peter F. Vaira Sr. & Mary Vaira Memorial Scholarship	$1,000	Applicants should have a sustained record of academic excellence. This scholarship is intended for a first-generation college student–one whose parents did not earn a college degree.
Students who have dealt successfully with a disability, physical challenge, or chronic medical condition	Goydan Family Scholarship	$1,000	Applicants must be a graduating senior who has dealt successfully with an intellectual, physical, or developmental disability; a physical challenge; or a chronic medical condition. The recipient can use the award to further his/her education, help pay for continuing health care expenses, and/or for mental/physical therapy and equipment.
Students who have an IEP or students without an IEP who will pursue a special education major	Anita Kornosky Memorial Scholarship	$1,500	Applicants with an IEP should intend to pursue post-secondary training and applicants without an IEP should intend to pursue a major in special education. All applicants, regardless of IEP status, must have minimum 2.5 grade point average.
Students who have excelled in academics and athletics	Norman R. Candelore Sr. Academic and Athletic Memorial Scholarship	$1,500	Applicants must have been a member of an EFHS varsity sport and should have a sustained record of academic excellence and participation in extracurricular and community activities.
	Staff Sergeant Bryan Hoover Memorial Scholarship	$500	Applicants must have been a member of the EFHS Cross Country and/or Track and Field Team. Applicants should have a sustained record of academic excellence and participation in extra-curricular activities and community service.
	T.D. Club Football Scholarship	$1,000	Applicants must have been a member of the EFHS Football team during their senior year, should have a sustained record of academic excellence in high school, and be a well-rounded student involved in extra-curricular activities, leadership, volunteerism, and/or community service.
Students who will attend a technical or vocational school or study to become a nurse	Harriett Colebank Hebenthal Technical, Vocational, or Nursing Program Scholarship	$1,500	Applicants must plan to attend a technical or vocational school or enroll in a nursing program and have a sustained record of school attendance, academics and citizenship.
Students who will major in education	Four Friends Education Scholarship	$1,000	Applicants must intend to major in education and have a sustained record of academic excellence and be a well-rounded student involved in school activities and community service. Elementary education majors will receive preference.
Students who will major in engineering, science (or science education), technology, mathematics, or information technology	James and Viola Jones Scholarship	$1,500	Applicants must intend to study as a full-time student to pursue a major within the STEM areas (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
	Cindy Miller Ollendyke Scholarship	$1,000	Applicants must intend to study as a full-time student to pursue a degree in a STEM field or in science education and have a sustained record of academic excellence and participated in school activities.
	Carl and Patsy Pro STEM Scholarship	$500	Applicants must intend to study as a full-time student to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and have a sustained record of academic excellence, leadership, and citizenship.
Students who will major in health-related field	Gracie M. Jones Memorial Scholarship	$1,000	Applicants must intend to pursue a career as a professional in a health care field, have a sustained record of academic excellence, and have demonstrated leadership and citizenship through volunteer service to others through scouts, church, community, school activities, etc.
Students who want to pursue a career in public service	Rendin/Lisi FBI Scholarship	$1,000	Applicants must intend to pursue a career in public service as a full-time student at a four-year college. Preference will be given to applicants wishing to go into some form of law enforcement but other areas of study such as military, legal, accounting, computer science, foreign language, and science will also be considered. Applicants should have a sustained record of academic excellence and participation in extra-curricular activities, especially community service.
Students who will attend a faith-based college or university	Darla J. Twale Faith-Based College/University Scholarship	$1,000	Applicants must be accepted and plan to attend a faith-based college or university and demonstrates academic excellence, participates in worthwhile activities and service to others, and holds active church membership.
Students attending specific colleges	R. T. Long Penn State Scholarship	$1,000	Applicants must intend to study as a full-time student at any Penn State University campus. Applicants should have a sustained record of academic excellence, leadership, and citizenship.
Students attending specific colleges	Carol Jean McKenzie Maurer Westminster College Scholarship	$2,500	Applicants must intend to study as a full-time student at Westminster College. This scholarship is intended for the student who challenges him/herself, gets good grades, participates in worthwhile activities, and makes good decisions for personal satisfaction and accountability rather than public accolades. Students majoring in secondary education and/or demonstrating financial need may be given preference.

Elizabeth Forward Golf Outing Scholarship (5/3/21)

The E.F. Golf Outing Scholarship committe is offering 4 scholarship opportunities to deserving Elizabeth Forward High School students graduating in June 2021.

There are 4 categories in which one male & one female will be selected. Information & applications are available in the Guidance office and by clicking on the links below.

A pool of $35,000 will be made available in a one time gift of $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors planning to attend a college or university. Students must have a 3.0 GPA, & complete an application & essay (500 words or less) detailing how they put their community first by their community involvement and how they put their academics first by excelling in the classroom.

Entries must be submitted online at: https://www.fcbanking.com/why-us/community-commitment/scholarship/

This scholarship sponsored by the Gettysburg College Jewish Studies Committee is available to high school students-first year through senior,during the Spring 2021 semester. Applicants will need to submit an essay in 2,000 words that raise questions,single out issues and identify dilemmas involving resistance. More information is available in the Guidance Office.

Gregory W. Sutek 2020-2021 Memorial Scholarship (Due Date 2/26/21)

One Scholarship in the amount of no less than $4,000 will be awarded in May 2021. This scholarship for academic and athletic excellence has been set up by the family of Gregory W. Sutek in his honor.

The scholarship application is open to graduating Elizabeth Forward seniors who are scholar-athletes and who plan to attend a 4-year college or university. Proof of Scholar-Athlete Award must accompany the application.

Completed applications are due to the Guidance Office no later than February 26, 2021.

Honors Grad U! 2021 Design A Better Future Scholarship (Due Date 5/28/21)

The recipient of this award will receive $1500 for his/her first year of undergraduate study to help pay tuition and book expenses.

The scholarship award will be renewed each year with a maximum grant of $6,000 if the student maintains good academic standing and involvement

Clearview is proud to once again offer the opportunity students to apply for one of the Annual Ralph B. Canterbury Scholarships.

In it's 22^nd season, 10 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each will be awarded.

The Rotary Club of Elizabeth, Outstanding Community Service Award (Due Date 3/26/21)

The Rotary Club of Elizabeth is sponsoring up to eight $750.00 awards for Outstanding Community Service. All Seniors with a grade point average of 2.0 or above are eligible to apply

Tom Alper Memorial Scholarship (Due Date 3/5/21)

The Tom Alper Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to a deserving student graduating from Elizabeth Forward High School who will enter college to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

Applications are due to Mr. Raffaele (Rm 133) by March 5, 2021, or can be emailed to ben@alperschampions.org by March 5, 2021

Teacher Recommendation form is due to Mr. Raffaele (Rm 133) on the same date - March 5, 2021.

The Westinghouse Pittsburgh chapter of Women in Nuclear (WIN) is sponsoring a $2,500 scholarship for a high school senior girl,

planning to major in a S.T.E.M. field! Applications & guidlines are available in the Guidance office.

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Deadlines for each scholarship are in parentheses.

If your scholarship application requires a transcript, please complete a Transcript Release Form.

If your scholarship application requires a Letter of Recommendation, please give the recommendar at least 2 weeks notice and submit the Letter of Recommendation Form.