How much funding does Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship Program provide?

Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship Program provides $10,000 or higher in funding.

When is the deadline for Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship Program?

The deadline is April 30, 2026.

Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship Program

FARRELL BOY FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

$10,000 or higher

Deadline

April 30, 2026

6 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship Program

Funder: Farrell Boy Foundation, Inc. (New York non-profit corporation)

Contact:

Email: scholarship@farrellboy.org

Phone: (516) 375-0226

Mailing: P.O. Box 879, Plandome, NY 11030

Program Purpose

The Foundation provides financial and other support to students through scholarship grants and other forms of educational support, consistent with its 501(c)(3) charitable mission.

Eligibility

Admitted to or enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student at a four-year college or university
Enrolled as a full-time high school student
Graduate of a four-year college or university with existing student loan or related educational debt

Additional Requirements:

Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for high school and college/university students

Complete full application with all supplemental documentation

Submit grade reports for periods for which scholarship is awarded

Selection Criteria

Scholastic ability
Financial need
Personal character
Athletic history (including leadership and character, when applicable)

Geographic Scope

Not explicitly restricted; nationwide eligibility indicated by state dropdown in application.

Special Preferences

selection may be limited to or preference given to students attending:

Manhasset Secondary School
University of Pennsylvania
Villanova University

(Based on donor-based restrictions)

Award Details

Minimum Award: $10,000 or higher per recipient
Award Frequency: Typically one-time awards, though may assist recipients over four years of college/university or high school
Recent Graduates: Awards available to recent college graduates to alleviate student loans or related educational debt
Award Recipients: Will be required to submit Scholarship Requisition form, proof of enrollment, class schedules, and periodic reports on fund usage and continued good standing

Award Ineligibility

Members of the Selection Committee and their immediate families (during tenure)
Members of the Foundation's Board of Directors and their immediate families (during tenure)
Substantial Donors (listed on Schedule B of Form 990) and their immediate families (during donor status)

Application Timeline

Applications Open: February 12, 2026
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
Award Announcement: On or about May 31, 2026

How to Apply

Application Requirements

All completed applications and accompanying documentation must be received by April 30, 2026 to be considered.

Required Application Materials

A complete application consists of the following:

1. Personal and Education Information
- Name, birthdate, contact phone, email
- Street address, city, state, ZIP code
- Education status (high school student, undergraduate, or college graduate with debt)
- Relevant school/university names and expected/actual graduation dates

2. Academic Performance and Records
- Official high school transcript (if applicable)
- Official college/university transcript (if applicable)
- Grade Point Average (minimum 3.0 GPA preferred)
- SAT/ACT scores (if required by educational institution and applicable)

3. Personal Statement (Typed, 1-2 pages)
- All honors and awards received in high school and college/university
- Description of career goals
- Field of study and/or career goals
- Special personal or family circumstances affecting need for financial assistance
- Athletic and/or leadership experiences (if applicable)
- Any other pertinent information

4. Letter of Recommendation
- From applicant's academic dean, advisor, guidance counselor, or professor/teacher/coach
- For recent college graduates: from a professional colleague or coach
- May be uploaded with application or emailed to scholarship@farrellboy.org (include full name in subject line)

5. Evidence of Financial Need
- Most recent tax forms of parents/legal guardian, OR
- One-page single-spaced essay on why financial aid is needed

6. Financial Need Essay (for college graduates with debt)
- One-page single-spaced essay explaining why financial assistance is needed
- Include current student loan debt amount (USD)

7. Listing of Other Sources of Financial Assistance (if applicable)
- Document any current aid, grants, or scholarships from other institutions
- Include source, date received, amount, and frequency (one-time or recurring)

8. Signed Information Release Form
- Grants Foundation right to use name, information, and photographic images for promotional purposes
- Releases Foundation from liability for use of name, image, and likeness
- Parents/guardians must sign for minors

9. Signed Application Acknowledgement
- Applicant certifies all information is true and correct
- Applicant agrees to notify Foundation immediately of any changes to submitted information
- Parents/guardians must sign for minors
- Electronic signatures (including DocuSign) accepted

Application Submission

Format: Online application form at farrellboy.org/scholarships/apply-online/
File Uploads: Documents may be uploaded directly (max 32 MB per file)
Alternative: Letters of recommendation may be emailed to scholarship@farrellboy.org
Completion Status: Application tracks progress (Step 1 of 9, etc.)