About EAP Scholarships

Thanks to our generous donors, EAP’s Educational Foundation provides the families of our member companies with exclusive access to $20,000+ in scholarship funds annually! The application process opens in January each year.

Educational Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships are intended to help graduating high school students advance their educational endeavors.  There are two scholarship funds students may apply to (based on eligibility): the EAP Educational Foundation Scholarships and the Ellen Barag Women in Engineering Scholarship.

In 2021, the Foundation Board has approved up to $18,000 in EAP Educational Scholarships Funds; the number of awards will vary, but have been designated by institution type as follows:

• Up to four (4) scholarships for $4,000 will be awarded to applicants attending a two or four-year college/university.

• Up to two (2) scholarships for $2,000 will be awarded to applicants attending a vocational or technical school.

The Ellen Barag Women in Engineering Scholarship, funded by G&W Electric, will award $5,000 to the selected applicant.  And, there’s more!  If the selected student will be attending the University of Pennsylvania in the fall, an additional $5,000 will be awarded, thanks to Ellen Barag!

Application Process

• Your intended college of choice (if you have not yet selected one, list your top choice)
• A copy of your high school transcripts (they do need to be “official,” but must include your name)
• A list of your extracurricular activities, honors, and awards
• A list of your community service and volunteer activities
• An essay (or essays) answering the following question (s) (max 1,000 words each essay):
  •  EAP Scholarship Fund Essay: Please tell us about your career aspirations, a challenge you have overcome, or your how you wish to make an impact on the world.
  •  Ellen Barag Women in Engineering Scholarship: Thomas Edison was tenacious in his search for the successful construction of the electric light bulb. He once said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Discuss what this quote means to you.

• Submission of ACT/SAT scores will not be required in 2021.