PFA Scholarships

Every year, the PFA offers (5) $1000 scholarships to OPHS senior students on behalf of its members.

PFA decides on a theme for the scholarships each year which is announced in early Spring .

SENIOR STUDENTS

To be eligible for the PFA senior scholarship, students must write a self-reflective essay--around 1-2 pages in length--about the chosen theme. Students may submit a creative work such as a video, digital media, painting, drawing or ceramics, if they prefer instead. However it must clearly address the theme.

We will be evaluating the content of all essays and artistic works, as well as all other components of the application, for evidence of character, self-reflection, involvement, and need if applicable.

Students must carefully follow the directions on the Common App, but do not include the transcript or GPA. The application will be completely anonymous to our Scholarship Readers.

VOLUNTEER READERS

Are you a non-senior parent? Please consider volunteering to be a scholarship reader! We are looking for a few extra people to evaluate applications. Essays are read in-person as a small committee on a Saturday or Sunday in early-to-mid April.

There are no special skills required. We do ask our Readers to keep the information confidential.

For questions on becoming a reader, please contact our Scholarship Chair at scholarship@ophspfa.com