Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship
Farrell Boy Foundation · Free to apply
Award
$10,000
$10,000 or higher · One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- April 30, 2027
- closes in 169 days
- Essay
- Yes
- Recommendations
- 1
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- Yes
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~3.8 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Open to high school freshmen, high school sophomores, high school juniors, high school seniors, and current college students
- GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted)
To apply
- An essay.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- Must be a full-time high school student, an admitted or enrolled undergraduate at a 4-year institution, or a 4-year college graduate with educational debt.
- Selection Committee members, Foundation Board members, substantial donors, and their immediate family members are ineligible.
Good to know
- Preference or donor-based selection limits may apply to students attending Manhasset Secondary School, University of Pennsylvania, or Villanova University.
- Applies to the 2027 scholarship cycle.
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Requires 3.0+ GPA
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About the scholarship
The Farrell Boy Foundation offers financial assistance grants of $10,000 or more to high school students, undergraduate college students, and four-year college graduates managing student debt. Candidates are evaluated on academic merit, financial need, and personal character. Applicants must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and submit an essay, transcripts, financial documentation, and a letter of recommendation.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Complete the foundation's online application form and signed Information Release Form.
- 2Submit evidence demonstrating your financial need.
- 3Write and upload a 1- to 2-page essay covering honors and awards, career goals, and special circumstances affecting your financial need.
- 4Submit an official high school or college transcript and, if applicable, SAT/ACT scores.
- 5Provide a letter of recommendation from an advisor, academic counselor, dean, or teacher/professor by the April 30 deadline.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~3.8 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is April 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around April 30 each year.
- Applications close
- April 30, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship
How much is the Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship worth?
The Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship awards $10,000 or higher.
When is the Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is April 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around April 30 each year.
Who is eligible for the Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship?
Key requirements: Open to high school freshmen, high school sophomores, high school juniors, high school seniors, and current college students; GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted).
Does the Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay, 1 recommendation, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.75 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants and recommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip. Plan on about 3.8 hrs of work.
Is the Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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