Everton have offered a first professional contract to midfielder Sebastian Quirk.
The 18-year-old had become a regular fixture in the Blues' under-23s side this season and has his progress has been recognised.
Quirk is the only Everton scholar to have been offered pro terms, thus far, but it is expected that Tyler Onyango will also be given a deal after his breakthrough season with David Unsworth's side.
Everton have released the Italian-born defender Jonathan Anderson, goalkeeper Jack Barrett and defender Joshua Hosie.
The Blues have retained the following players on scholar forms:
Thomas Cannon
Joel Davidson
Harry Hagan
Liam Higgins
Sebastian Kristensen
Daniel Lowey
Sean McAllister
Jack McIntyre
Tyler Onyango
Dylan Thompson
