Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foundation
Graduating high school seniors and current college students in Scotch Plains and Fanwood are invited to apply for scholarships to support their post-high school educational endeavors. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foundation is currently accepting applications. High school seniors graduating in 2022 who reside in Scotch Plains or Fanwood and residents currently attending college or any other post-high school institution are eligible to apply for scholarship assistance. Booklets and applications are now available at the SP-F High School guidance office, or by downloading an electronic version from the Foundation website at spfscholarshipfoundation.org.
The deadline for the Foundation to receive applications – and any supporting documents as indicated – is February 8, 2022. In addition to the application, the Foundation requires a personal essay from the applicant, a letter of reference, and an official high school or college transcript.
The scholarships offered by the Foundation range in from awards that are needs-based; the intent to pursue education in a particular field; participation in specific activities in high school; or participation in sports. The primary criterion for eligibility is that the applicant should reside in Scotch Plains or Fanwood; an applicant need not be a graduate of the SP-F High School.
Since 1966, the Scholarship Foundation has been able to award over 3,300 scholarships worth over $3.5 million to students in Scotch Plains and Fanwood. “The Foundation is proud to uphold the commitment to support the educational endeavors of the students in our communities,” says Michelle Wywra, President of the Foundation. “We could not accomplish this without the kindness and generosity of our donors, and the participation and support from the community via our fundraising efforts.”
