Up to a total of $10,000 given as four annual installments of $2,500 for a student attending a 4-year school or $5,000 given as two annual installments of $2,500 for a student attending a 2-year school. Applicants must be a 2023 senior at West Forsyth High School who demonstrates the same qualities as Coach Murph: good character, hard work, leadership, and the ability to overcome challenges while a leader on the field of play, in the classroom, and in the community. Preference is given to applicants with unmet financial needs in paying for their degree and applicants who have a connection to Coach Murph.

Pat Murphy, affectionately called “Coach Murph”, is considered the #1 athletics fan among students and staff at West Forsyth High School. But he is so much more. Coach Murph has spent nearly three decades supporting the coaching staff and students at West Forsyth. He attends every practice and game, helps in between as he can, and truly brightens the lives of those who have the privilege of interacting with him. Coach Murph has faced the greatest of challenges, and yet, his outlook on life is nothing short of inspirational. The W.F. Fund established this scholarship in honor of Pat Murphy’s joy-filled spirit and his unwavering commitment to West Forsyth through its athletics. This scholarship was created to help student-athletes who demonstrate the same exemplary characteristics.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

April 11, 2023