
The Ritton Family Foundation
Par Mar Stores Scholarship Program
The Scholarship Program
The Ritton Family Foundation, Par Mar Stores, Best Price, and Fair Price are proud to offer a scholarship program designed to assist students in our communities. Multiple scholarships are awarded each year to students furthering their education. Applicants must currently be a high school senior or an undergraduate student enrolling in a college or university, trade school, or technical program, full-time while earning a degree or certificate.
Eligibility
Applicants that reside in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland or Kentucky are eligible. Par Mar Stores will award multiple scholarships for up to four years of study. Students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.
Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, community involvement, school activities, honors, work experience, statement of career goals, and financial need.
Applications
Applications will be received until April 30 of each year. Applicants may apply online at www.parmarstores.com or by completing a paper application. Applications may be copied and distributed to students living in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Kentucky. Awards will be announced in late May each year.
Selection
The Ritton Family Foundation and Par Mar Stores Scholarship committee will select the recipients.
Payment of Scholarship
The Ritton Family Foundation will pay scholarship awards by August 30, 2023. Checks will be mailed to the recipient’s home address and will be made payable jointly to the recipient and the school. The check must be endorsed by both the recipient and the school.