Roxann Shearer
Cell: 717-654-2453
A Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund was established at the 1989 VFW State Convention held in King of
Prussia, PA. This fund is in honor of Jack E. Barger Sr., Department Commander, 1987-1988, who passed
away during his term of office.
A $500.00 scholarship was awarded in 1990 and over the past 30+ years, the amounts and number of
scholarships awarded has increased to six (6) $1,000.00 scholarships per year. The two main efforts to raise
money for these scholarships are requesting donations from VFW Posts and Auxiliaries and the Annual
Barger Nursing Scholarship Golf Scramble.
Candidates for this award are self-nominated through the Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania (NFP). The
recipient(s) will be chosen by means of a lottery conducted by the VFW Chairperson. Please click the below
links for more information as to how qualified candidates can submit their resumes for consideration:
