Erin Toland Boyer Memorial Scholarship
Happy Heavenly Birthday Erin - June 2, 2025
We were very honored to award your second annual Apollo-Ridge scholarship this past week. I felt your presence my angel, such a feeling of peace -strength and calmness.
We think of you every single day – and have had to learn that your death did not end our relationship – the love you created is still here within us – the memories you created are still here within us – and YOU continue to be here within us – in our hearts and in our souls ! You live on - not only in our hearts – but all the hearts of everyone you have touched and nurtured while you were here .
- Until we see each other again –
All our love ,
Mom & Tub
The family of Erin Toland Boyer is creating a scholarship fund to honor and celebrate her memory. She was a beautiful daughter, sister, mother and wife -- and a true and loyal friend. Though her time here was too brief, she left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her. Erin had a magnetic presence and an extraordinary ability to forge meaningful connections near and far; she made us all feel special and loved; and as one friend put it, "Everyone needs an 'Erin' in their lives." She was a bright light for so many of us.
To ensure that Erin's bright light continues to illuminate the path for others, this college scholarship will benefit one female graduating Apollo-Ridge High School senior annually who intends to pursue a career in chemistry, biology, health sciences, or related fields. Erin was a 1995 graduate of Apollo-Ridge School District, where she was a member of the Science Club (among many other student organizations), and at Penn State University she majored in biochemistry & molecular biology. She began her professional career as a research scientist at GlaxoSmithKline, before joining Thermo Fisher Scientific, then Mesa Labs and finally Azenta Life Sciences.
Scholarship Details
The purpose of the Fund is to:
Provide funds for 1 (one) female senior graduating from Apollo-Ridge High School
Will be pursuing a 4-year degree majoring in chemistry, biology, health sciences, or related fields.
Recipient must be enrolled in an accredited 4-year college or university approved by the Community Foundation Board of Directors.
All applicants must complete the online scholarship application, including his/her response to the following essay question.
Essay Question
Essay questions:
- What are your reasons for choosing your major field of study?
- What are your career goals and aspirations?
- What are your personal experiences and how they will help you succeed in college and on your career path?
- Who are your role models and how they have influenced you?
- What are your reasons for wanting this scholarship, and its importance in helping you achieve your educational and career goals?
- What scientist or scientific achievement had the greatest influence on you and why?
Scholarship available for the 2024-2025 school year.
