CURRENT Sophomore or Juniors only! Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) gives students a hands-on experience in running a business. In just one week, participants work in teams with a business mentor to manage an underperforming company, making real business decisions in areas like production, marketing, finance, and HR. Teams compete in a business simulation, create marketing plans, and present their strategies, while developing skills in teamwork, creativity, and leadership.

Students also hear from business leaders on topics like entrepreneurship, communication, and career development, participate in a quiz bowl and a reality fair, and get a taste of college life. Many say PFEW teaches more in one week than a whole school year, helping them understand and appreciate the American free enterprise system while discovering their passion for business.

Through the PATH Program, qualifying students may be eligible for additional grant money.

Scholarship eligibility, details and deadlines vary. Please see attachment for more details.

All applicants must be the child of a Marine or a Navy Corpsman, Chaplain or Religious Programs specialist attached to a Marine unit, have a cumulative GPA of 2.00, and have an adjusted gross income at or below the financial eligibility threshold determined by the Foundation on an annual basis. Additional documents may be required during the application process to verify eligibility. All who qualify and submit a completed application will receive an award. Award amounts range from $2,500 to $10,000 per year and are renewable. The undergraduate application is due March 1. The CTE application deadline is rolling for career training programs less than 12 months in length. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.mcsf.org/apply.

Legacy Awards provide scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details.

To assist Shaler area and/or Post 785 member descendant students based on their need and merit to attend college or other business, technical or health care Schools. Any 2025 graduating class members of area High Schools, other High Schools but a full time resident of Shaler Township, or a child or grandchild of a current Post 785 member who has at least 3 consecutive years of Post 785 membership.