Coach Jim Bowen and Coach Andy Harayda Scholarship

This $450.00 scholarship is in honor of two dedicated Fairview High School coaches, Jim Bowen and Andy Harayda. Mr. Bowen taught and coached football, basketball, and baseball from 1958 until his retirement in 1993 from the Fairview School District. During his professional career, he also coached football at Edinboro University. Coach Bowen currently resides in Girard, Pennsylvania and enjoys spending time with his wife, seven children, and 21 grandchildren. Mr. Harayda taught and coached for 30 years, guiding a variety of Fairview boys and girls’ athletic teams and activities. His dedication to his students inspired many of them to push themselves to become contributing adults in their own communities. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating Fairview High School senior who is enrolling at the University of Pittsburgh on a fulltime basis. Applicants must also have an excellent attendance record and demonstrate academic excellence (weighted GPA of at least 3.0), and a commitment to community service. The students’ need of financial assistance will also be considered when awarding this scholarship.

The application MUST be typed and submitted with the following documents:

  1. Completed application
  2. One letter of recommendation
  3. Your Fairview High School transcript that includes your grades from 9th grade through the first semester of your 12th grade
  4. Your attendance record from 9th Grade through the first semester of 12th grade, verified by the Guidance Office
  5. A copy of your Student Aid Report obtained from the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program indicating your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
  6. A copy of your letter of acceptance fromthe University of Pittsburgh

Applications must be receivedno later than March 24, 2017.

Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Please submit the completed application and supporting documentation to:

Fairview School Foundation

Attn: Justin Zona

7466 McCray Road

Fairview, PA 16415

In order for this to be a fair and anonymous process, please indicate your name only on this cover sheet. Your name on your letter of recommendation, student aid report, letter of acceptance, and transcript will be masked prior to committee members reviewing them.

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Section I. ATTENDANCE RECORD FROM 9TH GRADE THROUGH FIRST SEMESTER OF 12TH GRADE

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