The John Samsa, Fred Zangaro, and Harry Quinn Memorial Scholarship
Greater Pittsburgh Football Officials Association (GPFOA) established the John Samsa, Fred Zangaro, and Harry Quinn Memorial Scholarship to honor our three former officials who were integral leaders of our organization. These three men exhibited a strong sense of pride, teamwork, and sportsmanship on the field and in their daily lives. Their exhibition of these skills are ones that every member of the football, cheerleading, and band programs exhibit with their teammates, and classmates, every day.
The Memorial Scholarship has provided over $54,000 to local students and is funded by our annual golf outing. Students from schools that provide GPFOA with their football schedule are eligible to apply for the scholarship as a thank you for entrusting GPFOA to officiate their games. Past honorees have attended Carlynton, North Catholic, East Allegheny, Mars, Montour, Pine-Richland, Plum, and many more.
To be eligible for the Memorial Scholarship, a student must be a graduating senior and have participated in the football program at any level, including, but not limited to, a football player, cheerleader, band member, student manager, or student athletic trainer.
The 2024 John Samsa, Fred Zangaro, and Harry Quinn Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating Seniors from the following school districts:
Carlynton School District
Chartiers Valley School District
Cornell School District
East Allegheny School District
Hampton Township School District
Mars Area School District
Montour School District
North Allegheny School District
North Catholic High School
North Hills School District
Northgate School District
Pine-Richland School District
Quaker Valley School District
Shaler Area School District
For questions regarding the John Samsa, Fred Zangaro, and Harry Quinn Memorial Scholarship, please reach out to:
Ryan Wirth at rjw2036@gmail.com
Scholarship applications, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted by:
Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:59pm
2022 scholarship recipient MJ Smith from Cornell High School and Ryan Wirth, GPFOA member.
Congratulations to the following students who were selected to receive the 2023 John Samsa, Fred Zangaro, and Harry Quinn Memorial Scholarship. Your dedication to your school and community is admirable. We wish you, and all graduating seniors, the best of luck in your next endeavors!
Alexa Cardinali - Pine-Richland High School
Craig Sonson - Montour High School
Jadyn Weatherspoon - Montour High School