Samuel M. and Margaret V. Easton Education Fund Scholarship
Samuel and Margaret Easton were married in 1934 for 65 years before Samuel passed away in 1999. They raised their eight children in Upper St. Claire, Pennsylvania, a township 10 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. Samuel and Margaret’s parents immigrated to the U.S. from Lebanon and Ireland, respectively. While neither Samuel nor Margaret graduated from college, they understood the importance of education and worked hard to make sure that their children went to college. This education fund is dedicated to their descendants or graduates of South Hills Catholic Academy, who reside in the township of Upper St. Claire, Pennsylvania.
Scholarship Priorities
This scholarship is open to worthy students, who want to pursue higher education or vocational training. Qualified applicants should either be: 1) residents of the town of Upper St. Claire, Pennsylvania and/or graduates of South Hills Catholic Academy, or descendants of Samuel M. and Margaret V. Easton. Applicants who meet the former criteria should have the town clerk certify their residency and transcripts from the Academy. Applicants who are descendants of Samuel and Margaret Easton should briefly document their ancestry. Applicants must complete all forms and meet all requirements once their request has been verified.
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS ARE:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Must be a descendant of Samuel M. and Margaret V. Easton, or a graduate of South Hills Catholic Academy who resides in the township of Upper St. Claire, Pennsylvania.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must submit a letter of recommendation, not from a family member or friend.
- Must report all financial aid and/or scholarships applied for and/or awarded in this application and with all supporting documentation.
- Must submit most recent copy of tax return.
- Must submit most recent transcript.
- Must submit a list of all volunteer activities, work experience, and awards/honors received.
- Please make sure all items are included so that the application can be processed in a timely manner.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Your letter of recommendation should be no longer than one typed page (PDF format) and the author should include the applicant’s name as well as the following information:
- Author’s name, address, and telephone
- How long have you known the applicant?
- What has been your relationship to the applicant? (teacher, guidance counselor, youth group director, pastor, etc.)
- Please indicate what you know about the applicant and why you would recommend them.
- Please state the applicant’s attitude towards education, his/her specific strengths, weaknesses and achievements, and other relevant information.
Applications must be submitted no later than July 31.
The scholarship committee hopes these instructions and the application will help worthy students receive assistance toward their education. Should you have questions concerning the criteria or any other matter regarding this scholarship, please contact us here.