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scholarships
For Students
OEF has scholarships available for students who are graduating and pursuing degrees and training beyond the high school level. If you are an Oxford Area High School senior who is graduating this year, talk to your guidance counselor. All scholarships are processed through the school district.

Gene and Louise Rahll
Available Scholarships
Robert A. Davis Memorial Scholarship (RAD)
Robert A. Davis, Class of 1960, became a national hero after he sacrificed his life for his comrades in the Ia Drang Valley Battle in Vietnam. His life and service to others is honored through this scholarship that reflects “Bobby’s” dedication to family, nature, friends and farming. For more information please visit The Robert A. Davis (RAD) Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Marion James and Anna Ressler Hess Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is designated for an education major.
Hopewell Scholarship
This scholarship was created and funded by two Oxford Area School District Alumni who wanted to give back to their alma mater. This was set up to recognize an outstanding senior graduating from Oxford Area High School who will be pursuing a four year degree at an accredited college or university. The recipient of this scholarship will receive $40,000 spread over four years as long as a 3.0 average is maintained in their studies. The Hopewell Scholarship is one of the largest single scholarships awarded in the district. Selected OEF members review the application and examine the scholastic successes, extracurricular activities, and essays submitted by all candidates. Several applicants are then recommended for the donor’s final decision.
Doris and Ellsworth McAllister Memorial Scholarship
It was a point of pride for Doris and Elsworth McAllister that all of their eight children were able to continue their education after high school. To honor their memory, the family presents an $800 scholarship.
Gene and Louise Rahll Scholarship
Gene Rahll, Oxford Area High School (OAHS) 1946 graduate, grew up on the family dairy farm in Oxford. Gene has never forgotten his roots in Oxford.
The Gene and Louise Rahll Scholarship was established to provide an opportunity for two Oxford area seniors to continue his or her education after graduating from high school. The donors encourage an application by those who intend to pursue post-secondary education. Applicants may pursue a 4 year college program, a two year program, a community college degree or a program at an accredited trade school. The scholarship winners will be selected based upon his or her academic record and completed application.
Oxford Robotics Alumni Scholarship
The Oxford Robotics Alumni Scholarship is designated for a student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who is pursuing a post-high school education in a STEM related field. The committee will present two $1000 scholarships.
Younger Family Scholarship
Alvin Younger, a graduate of Oxford High School was the first in his family to receive a college degree. The Oxford Educational Foundation is pleased to assist Elizabeth Mallalieu Younger (Class of 1967) in creating a scholarship in memory of her husband, Alvin Younger (Class of 1967). Mrs. Younger created the scholarship to honor the Younger family’s commitment to higher education. The scholarship is available to a senior with a 2.8 GPA who wishes to pursue a four year college degree. Special consideration is given to applicants who are the first in their family to continue their education beyond the high school level.



2022 OEF Scholarship Winners
We wish all our scholarship winners the best of luck!
Hopewell Scholarship - Mia Gerrard
The Hopewell Scholarship was awarded to Mia Gerrard. She will be attending Villanova University and will be majoring in Nursing.
Doris and Ellsworth McAllister Memorial Scholarship - Owen James Rector
Owen will be attending the College of St. Rose and will be majoring in Education.
Gene and Louise Rahll Scholarship-Victoria Milburn and James (Jac) Connor
Victoria will be attending Susquehanna University and will be majoring in Bio-Medicine. Jac will be attending Millersville University and will be majoring in Music Production.
Marion James and Anna Ressler Hess Memorial Scholarship-Owen James Rector
Owen will be majoring in Education at the College of St. Rose.
Younger Family Scholarship-Gina Martinelli
Gina will be attending West Virginia University and will be majoring in Forensic Science.

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