The A.R.F.O.R.A./Martha Gavrila Scholarship for Women is offered to women in post-graduate studies. It was established in memory of Mrs. Martha Gavrila, long-time president of A.R.F.O.R.A. who worked tirelessly for the Episcopate and Vatra Romaneasca. Scholarships are awarded based on scholastic achievement, character, worthiness, and participation in religious life, to members of The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America. Applicants must be a voting communicant member of a parish/mission of The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America for at least one year prior to application. Three letters of recommendation are required from: 1) Applicant's Parish Priest (If applicant is the wife or daughter of the priest, then from another priest); 2) An official college or university representative who can attest to the applicant's education accomplishments, abilities and goals; 3) Another non-clergy individual, not related to the applicant, who can attest to the applicant's character.