The Gary & Helen Howell Family Scholarship Fund Grant

The Gary & Helen Howell Family Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Summary

The Gary & Helen Howell Family Scholarship Fund, established by the Erie Community Foundation, offers financial support to high school seniors from local schools such as McDowell and Cathedral Prep who demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In 2023, the foundation awarded over $800,000 in scholarships to more than 500 students pursuing post-secondary education, showcasing its commitment to enhancing educational opportunities in the community.

Overview

In 2023, The Erie Community Foundation, and its affiliates, awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships to over 500 deserving students to pursue a post-secondary education or training. The Gary & Helen Howell Family Scholarship Fund This Scholarship, established by Gary & Helen Howell, will benefit high school seniors from McDowell, Cathedral Prep, Collegiate Academy and Erie High that intend to attend post-secondary education at any college or university. This is a financial need-based award.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.