SCHOLARSHIPS ADMINSTERED BY THE ELIZABETH FORWARD ALUMNI AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
To Alumni and Friends of EFSD: If you would like to learn about how you, too, can support the EFAFA Scholarship Program, click on this link.
To Students and Alumni who wish to apply for a scholarship: The following scholarships will be awarded to EFHS seniors and alumni in June 2009. 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. Applications must be submitted by March 31 and recipients will be notified in May. See your high school guidance counselor for additional information, if needed.
Scholarship Name	Amount	Brief Description
The Alonzo P. & Beatrice W. Clarke Memorial Scholarship	$1,000	Applicants should have a sustained record of academic excellence. This scholarship is intended for the quiet, unassuming student, who works hard, gets good grades, stays out of trouble, and needs help for college.
Elizabeth Forward Alumni and Friends Association Scholarship	Four $1,000 awards & one $500 award	These five awards are restricted to seniors who plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year Pennsylvania institution. Applicants should have a sustained record of academic excellence and participation in extra-curricular activities, especially community service.
Four Friends For Elementary Education Scholarship	$1,000	Restricted to graduating seniors planning to major in elementary education. Applicants should have a sustained record of academic excellence and be a well rounded student involved in school activities and community service.
The Gracie M. Jones Memorial Scholarship	$1,000	The award is for a senior or alumnus who is pursuing a career as a professional in a health care field, has a sustained record of academic excellence, and has demonstrated leadership and citizenship through volunteer service to others through scouts, church, community, school activities, etc.
The Myron T. Kerr, Jr. Memorial Scholarship	$1,000	Applicants should demonstrate a financial need and academic excellence.
The Timothy Petty Scholarship	$250	Applicants must have attended Elizabeth Elementary School, a record of academic excellence and documented 20 hours of community service. Preference may be given to those intending to major in education.
The Jon & Sandy Shank Endowed Scholarship	Approx. $1,000	Restricted to a senior or alumnus who has been accepted for full-time study at Robert Morris University. Applicants should have a sustained record of academic excellence and demonstrated leadership skills through extra-curricular and/or community service involvement.
The William E. & Louise Shank Memorial Scholarship	$3,000	Applicants should have a sustained record of academic excellence, leadership, and citizenship.
The 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.
The Marilyn House West Book Scholarship	$250 to $500	This award is for females, primarily Afro-American females who are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare or business.  Candidates should be ranked in the upper 10% of their class and be an active participant in extra-curricular activities.   Economic status will not be a determining factor for selection.  Monies shall be used towards the purchase of books.