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Institutional and Outside Scholarship Information

To be considered for Academic and Need-Based Scholarships here at Saint Francis University, students must: (1) Apply for Admission to Saint Francis University; (2) Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

If families choose not to submit the FAFSA, they will only be considered for Institutional, Academic Scholarships.

Types of Scholarships Include:

Academic        (Must submit Admissions Application for consideration)

Transfer          (Must submit Admissions Application for consideration)

Endowment     (Must submit Admissions Application and FAFSA for consideration)

Outside           (Determined by the Scholarship)

 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP TERMS & CONTITIONS

Eligibility for any Academic Scholarships will continue for a period not to exceed a total of four years or eight semesters of undergraduate study providing you:

1.         Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA)

2.         Maintain full-time status (12 or more credits per semester)

3.         Reside on campus in a residence hall for all four years if you do not commute from home

Students who do not continually meet the required GPA will be notified in writing, and their scholarships will be discontinued at the end of the academic year.  After attainment of the required GPA, and after submitting a written request to the Director of Financial Aid, students may regain eligibility.

SPECIAL NOTES: 

1. All Scholarships are awarded in the fall and spring semesters at an amount of one half the total yearly award.
2. Only credits earned during the fall and spring semesters are covered by this award.
3. Scholarships can only be applied to tuition costs.  Students receiving tuition remission or other full tuition scholarships or benefits may be recognized for their achievements but will be ineligible to receive these awards.
4. All Scholarships are renewable for up to four years (eight semesters) or until completion of the first baccalaureate degree.
5. Scholarships will not be prorated for students anticipating early graduation.
6. Scholarships awarded to students participating in the 3-2 Engineering, 2/3-3 LECOM Pharmacy Program, or other accelerated programs are applicable only while enrolled and attending classes at Saint Francis University.
7. Transfer Scholarships are only available to students seeking their first baccalaureate degree.
8. Although you have been awarded a scholarship, you will still be personally responsible for the cost of credits, room & board and other fees beyond the annual amount of the award. Other types of financial aid may be available to cover these and other costs.
9. Saint Francis University requires all Founders’, Presidential, Assisi, and Red Flash Co-curricular Recipients to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May 1 of each year.  Please realize that by filing the FAFSA, you may be eligible for additional aid.

ACADEMEIC 

Students may only receive one renewable award (Founders, Presidential, Assisi, or Red Flash Co-Curricular Achievement Award) per year.  These renewable awards are reserved for full-time, first year students.  Students may only receive half of a yearly scholarship during one semester.  All award amounts are renewable for four years of undergraduate study.

NAME	DESCRIPTION	AMOUNT
Founders	A minimum high school GPA of 3.7 SAT of 1250 (Math + Critical Reading) or ACT Composite of 28	40,000 – 58,000 over 4 years (10,000 – 14,500/year)
Presidential	A minimum high school GPA of 3.5 SAT of 1100 (Math + Critical Reading) or ACT Composite of 24	28,000 – 38,000 over 4 years (7,000 – 9,500/year)
Assisi	A minimum high school GPA of 3.0 SAT of 1000 (Math + Critical Reading) or ACT Composite of 22	12,000 – 26,000 over 4 years (3,000 – 6,500/year)
Co-Curricular	Demonstration of Co-Curricular involvement with emphasis on leadership (supportive materials needed)	4,000 – 20,000 over 4 years (1,000 – 5,000/year)
Franciscan	Available to Graduates of a Catholic high school	6,000 over 4 years (1,500/year)
Fellowship	A minimum high school GPA of 3.5 and SAT of 1100 or ACT Composite of 24.  Chosen via interview per the following disciplines: Chem, Bio, Ed, History, Math, Engineering.	10 recipients per discipline 4,000 over 4 years (1,000/year)
SEED	Minimum high school GPA of 3.0/SAT of 1100.  Business majors that intern at the Small Business Development Center on campus.  Qualified students will be notified directly.	3 recipients per discipline 40,000 over 4 years (10,000/year)
HOBY	Awarded to outstanding honor students with high academic credentials that participate as Hugh O’Brien Youth Ambassadors	4,000 over 4 years (1,000/year)
International	Minimum requirements are: a “B” average on the American Academic Scale and a 1050 SAT (Math + Critical Reading)	12,000 – 23,000 over 4 years (3,000 – 7,000/year)
Reach Higher	Institutional Need-Based scholarship determined by Financial Need given from the FAFSA	Determined by Financial Need

 

TRANSFER

Transfer Scholarships are only available to students seeking their first baccalaureate degree.  The scholarships are renewable each year as long as the student remains in good standing with Saint Francis University and maintains a 3.0 QPA.

 

ENDOWMENT

Many of the scholarships that Saint Francis University awards are underwritten by endowments from friends and alumni of the institution.  To be considered for an Endowment, students must submit a FAFSA and meet the criteria that the donor dictates.  From the FAFSA information and description, the Scholarship Committee will select a recipient.  Amounts vary depending upon availability and amounts prescribed by the contributor.

The following is a list of Endowments and criteria needed for consideration

JOHN AND MILLIE ADAMUCCI SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1997 by William Adamucci ’66 in memory of his parents, John and Millie Adamucci. Restricted to business administration majors who demonstrate financial need.

FATHER GILBERT BARTH, T.O.R., SCHOLARSHIP — Established in March 1990 by Beatrice Root of San Antonio, Texas, in honor of her brother, Father Gilbert Barth, T.O.R. The scholarship is awarded annually to students who fulfill standard admissions requirements by the University scholarship committee.

EDWARD R. BATEMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Scholarship in memory of Edward R. Bateman, Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, a Saint Francis student who died in 1968. Fund established by his family.

DR. STEPHEN J. BEDOSKY SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1985 by Dr. Bedosky’s widow, Margaretta. Awards will be made on the basis of need and academic merit.

REVEREND ANTHONY BERHELY SCHOLARSHIP OR GRANT — Established in 1975 by the late Michael Bedosky of Binghamton, NY, formerly of Barnesboro, Pennsylvania, in honor of the former pastor of St. John’s Parish, Barnesboro. Preference is given to students of the Prince of Peace Parish which is a consolidation of St. John’s and other parishes in the Northern Cambria area. 30/Saint Francis University

THE RAYMOND BERNER SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS — Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Mr. Berner, who was a member of the University’s faculty from 1956 until his death in January 1993. Restricted to junior and senior commuter students who are English/Communications majors and residents from the local area; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

BERWIND CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP — Established in December 1974 by the Berwind Corporation of Philadelphia, the scholarship is awarded annually to a needy and worthy student selected by the scholarship committee.

ANNE SLOAN BORLAND AWARD ENDOWMENT — Established in 2002 through a gift from the estate of Anne Sloan Borland. A member of the Wolf Family of Altoona, Ms. Borland was a life long supporter of eduction, the arts, libraries and reading programs. Awards will be made to students enrolled in graduate programs through a competitive process.

JULIAN BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1978 in memory of Julian Brown, a 1951 graduate of Saint Francis. The scholarship is awarded annually.

GEORGE H. BURALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 2003 through a gift from the estate of Theresa Josephine Burall in memory of her husband. Awards are made based on need.

JAMES P. BURKE SCHOLARSHIP IN PHILOSOPHY OR NURSING — Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of James P. Burke, former department chairman of sociology and philosophy who retired in 1990 after 42 years of teaching at Saint Francis. Mr. Burke died in 2001. Restricted to junior and senior commuting philosophy or nursing majors from the local area; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

FATHER GERVASE CAIN, T.O.R., SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1991 by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Prostejovsky in honor of Father Gervase Cain, T.O.R., a teacher of philosophy at Saint Francis for 20 years and executive vice president of the University from 1976 to 1983.

FRANK & MARY M. CALANDRA SCHOLARSHIP — Established by Jack Calandra and Frank Calandra, Jr., in honor of their parents, Frank, Sr., and Mary M. Calandra. Preference is given to students majoring in business administration.

LUCY M. (SORIANO) CALHOUN SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT — Established by the late Ted J. Long of Altoona, Pennsylvania, in memory of his mother, Lucy M. (Soriano) Calhoun. Awarded to qualified upperclass students who reside in Blair, Bedford, Centre, Clearfield and Huntingdon counties.

MICHAEL FRANCIS CAREY SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT — Established by Michael Paul Carey of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Johnstown, and his sisters, Mrs. Mary Alicia Nagel and Mrs. Julianne Shaffer, both of Johnstown, in memory of their late father. Awards will be made to graduates of selected Cambria County high schools. 31

GUNARD BERRY CARLSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established on December 6, 1971, by the Gunard Berry Carlson Memorial Foundation, Inc. This fund as established permits the scholarship committee to make awards to academically qualified students.

CLASS OF 1950 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1998 by business administration department alumni of the Class of 1950.

CLASS OF 1951 AND 1952 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 2002 by business administration department alumni of the Classes of 1951 and 1952.

CLASS OF 1959 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1994 by business administration department alumni of the Class of 1959 at their 35th class reunion. Restricted to junior and senior students in the business administration department. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

CLASS OF 1960 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1999 by business administration department alumni of the Class of 1960.

DR. JOHN COLEMAN SCHOLARSHIP IN HISTORY — Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor in honor of Dr. John Coleman, professor emeritus of history at Saint Francis. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing. Restricted to junior and senior commuting history majors.

CONNORS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT — Established in 1996 by John S. ’64 and Shiela W. (Widmer) Connors ’65 and the late John F. Connors and his widow, Mary (Shields) Connors. The fund permits the scholarship committee to make awards to students majoring in the business administration department.

LUCY BENDER COOPER AND STEPHEN AUGUSTINE COOPER SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1994 by Dr. and Mrs. Leo K. Cooper in memory of Dr. Cooper’s mother and father. Dr. Cooper, who died in 1998, was a pioneer in the field of orthopedic surgery and a member of the Class of

1926. His widow, Arlene, resides in Schereville, Indiana.

EUGENE A. CREANY SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1975 through a fund established by Judge Eugene A. Creany of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. Judge Creany died in 2001. Preference given to students from the local area.

THE HERBERT J. AND MILDRED L. de MARRAIS ENDOWMENT — Established in 2002 by Mr. and Mrs. de Marrais for general purposes. Mr. de Marrais served as a University trustee from 1989 to 2001.

MARGUERITE AND JOSEPH J. DiSEPIO SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1998 by Marguerite, Class of 1960, and Joseph J. DiSepio, Class of 1958, of Jamesburg, New Jersey. Restricted to business administration majors who are in good academic standing. Preference will be given to graduates of Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia. 32/Saint Francis University

DIOCESAN SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1974, this scholarship for academic excellence is funded by the University for qualified students from the diocesan schools of Altoona-Johnstown.

DR. MICHAEL DUDRA MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT — Established in 1986 by Dr. Dudra’ s widow, Mrs. Daria Dudra, and alumni of the Graduate School of Industrial Relations to assist students enrolled in the Graduate School of Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations. Dr. Dudra, who was the first director of the IR program, died in 1982. Mrs. Dudra died in 1994. Preference in the award process will be given to graduate students who demonstrate a commitment to a career in teaching industrial relations at

the college or university level.

EDITH DAVIS EVE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP — Created under the will of the late Edith Davis Eve of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Awarded to students from Blair County and the Altoona area who demonstrate financial need.

CARLO AND JENNIE FALCHINI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1979 by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Falchini of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, in memory of Mr. Falchini’s parents. The fund permits the scholarship committee to make awards to deserving students.

DR. BARBARA M. FALK SCHOLARSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY — Established in 2005 by Dr Falk, a 1962 graduate of Saint Francis. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a female student in her senior year of study with a career goal becoming a clinical psychologist.

JACOB FEND FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1988 by the Board of Directors of the Jacob Fend Foundation in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to assist qualified Johnstown area high school students who demonstrate financial need. Candidates can not reach their 18th birthday prior to the selection. Jacob Fend was a prominent Johnstown businessman who died in 1899.

LEONARD S. AND MARY E. FIORE SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 2001 by the Fiore family of Altoona, PA, in honor of their parents, Leonard S. and Mary E. Fiore. Preference will be given to graduates of Bishop Guilfoyle High School in Altoona. Graduates of Bishop McCort in Johnstown or Bishop Carroll in Ebensburg may also be considered.

HENRY GEMINO SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 2001 by Francis P. Gemino ’72 of Rockville Centre, NY, in honor of his father, Henry Gemino. The scholarship is awarded to deserving students by the University scholarship committee.

FATHER CHARLES GINOCCHIO SCHOLARSHIP — Established by the University in 1983 to honor Father Charles Ginocchio, former professor and mathematics department chairperson.

MARTIN AND MABEL GOODMAN SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1995 by Attorney and Mrs. Goodman of Altoona, Pennsylvania. The fund permits the scholarship committee to make awards to deserving students. 33

ROBERT L. AND JEAN HAGERICH SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 2003 by Robert L. and Jean Hagerich of Johnstown, PA. The scholarship is awarded annually to deserving students.

ALICE HAINES SCHOLARSHIP IN EDUCATION — Established in December 1970 by Alice Haines of Barnesboro, Pennsylvania, a teacher in the public schools of Northern Cambria County and a friend of Saint Francis University.

FATHER BEDE HINES, T.O.R., SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGLISH — Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor in honor of Father Bede Hines, T.O.R., a former professor of English at Saint Francis. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing. Restricted to junior and senior commuting English majors.

ROBERT L. HITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP —Established in 1995 by The Hite Company in memory of Robert L. Hite, chairman of the board of The Hite Company. Mr. Hite died in 1985. Restricted to business administration majors.

DR. E. CLARK INGOLDSBY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1989 by the family of Dr. E. Clark Ingoldsby in his memory. Dr. Ingoldsby, a 1932 graduate of Saint Francis, received his doctor of medicine degree in 1936 and served 42 years as a physician in the Altoona area. The scholarship is restricted to residents of Cresson, Pennsylvania, first, then to residents of Cambria or Blair County who are in need of financial aid.

L. ROBERT AND MARY LOUISE KIMBALL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1997 through a fund established by L. Robert and Mary Louise Kimball of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. Preference is given to students from Cambria County.

M. JAYNE KIMLIN AWARD IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE — Established in 1999 in compliance with the wishes of Dr. M. Jayne Kimlin, an alumnus and long-time professor of chemistry at Saint Francis University. Dr. Kimlin died in 1999. The award is granted to a student majoring in chemistry or

engineering who will be pursuing summer undergraduate research on the Saint Francis University campus.

RAYMOND KIST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN EDUCATION — Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor. Ray, who died in 1995, served as the trainer for the University’s athletics program. Restricted to juniors and seniors from the Blair and Cambria area; based primarily on financial need

and good academic standing.

WALTER A. KLEIN SCHOLARSHIP IN MANAGEMENT — Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Walter A. Klein, an associate professor of management who retired in 1991 after 42 years of teaching at Saint Francis. Restricted to junior and senior commuting management majors from the local area; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing. 34/Saint Francis University

BROTHER AMADEUS KROEGER, T.O.R., SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS — Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Brother Amadeus, who served the University and the Franciscan order in a number of posts from 1954 until his death in 1983.  Restricted to accounting and business majors from the local area; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

MICHAEL J. KUTMAS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT — Established in 2003 through a gift from the estate of Michael J. Kutmas, who resided in McKeesport, PA., and was a 1939 graduate of Saint Francis. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who fulfills the University’s standard

admissions requirements and remains in good standing.

FRANK J. KUZEMCHAK SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING — Established in 1995 by an anonymous donor to honor Frank Kuzemchak, who retired in 1995 after 45 years of service as an administrative staff member at Saint Francis. Restricted to junior and senior accounting majors commuting

from Cambria and Indiana counties; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

DR. RODRIGUE LABRIE SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS — Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Dr.Labrie, professor of English and chairman of the English department. A 1950 graduate of Saint Francis, Dr. Labrie joined the University faculty in 1956.

Restricted to junior and senior commuter students who are English/Communication majors and residents of the local area; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

PASQUALE H. LICASTRO MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

 — Established in 1998 in memory of Pasquale H. Licastro, who died in 1996. Dr. Licastro attended Saint Francis in the 1940s and went on to become a senior scientist in the materials research laboratory

at Penn State University. The scholarship is restricted to business administration majors who demonstrate financial need.

GEORGE LINK, JR., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established by the George Link, Jr., Foundation as a memorial to Mr. Link, a New York philanthropist.  As established, the fund permits the University scholarship committee to select a student each year, beginning in 1982, on the basis of need

and academic merit. The scholarship will be renewable for each recipient for a maximum of four years.

FATHER JAMES LONCOSKY, T.O.R., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1984 by Herbert and Mildred de Marrais in memory of Father Loncosky, president of Saint Francis from 1962-1966. Father Loncosky was Mrs. de Marrais’ brother. The fund allows the scholarship committee to make

awards to academically qualified students based on need.

AGNES M. AND THOMAS H. LYONS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

—Established in 1992 by Rev. Peter Lyons, T.O.R., in memory of his parents, Agnes M. and Thomas H. Lyons. The endowment provides scholarships to students who are members of minority groups and to

students who are economically disadvantaged.  35

FATHER PETER A. LYONS, T.O.R., SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1995 by an anonymous donor to honor Father Peter A. Lyons, T.O.R., a 1959 graduate of Saint Francis. Restricted to junior and senior commuting students; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

MacDONALD FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1999 by J. Randall MacDonald, who received his bachelor’s degree in 1970 and graduate degree in 1971 from Saint Francis, and his wife, Kathleen L. MacDonald.  Preference is given to a student who chooses a major field of study in either

the business or science curricula. In addition, the selection process will recognize applicants whose activities and attitudes exhibit qualities of leadership and vision.

DONALD L. MACK SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING — Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Donald Mack, a 1959 graduate of the Saint Francis accounting program and a retired special agent for the Internal Revenue Service. A native of Altoona, Pennsylvania, Mr. Mack resides in Los Angeles. Restricted to accounting majors from the Altoona area or Blair County; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

GERALD K. “THE COP” MACK SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGLISH LITERATURE — Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Gerald K. Mack, former director of security at Saint Francis. Restricted to junior and senior commuting English majors from the local area; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

ISOBEL MORNINGRED MACK SCHOLARSHIP IN MATHEMATICS — Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Isobel Morningred Mack, a former resident of Tyrone. Restricted to junior and senior commuting mathematics and computer science majors from the Tyrone area; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

DONALD L. AND ISOBEL MORNINGRED MACK SCHOLARSHIP I — Established in 1997 for junior and senior students from (1) St. Matthew’s Parish in Tyrone, or (2) the Tyrone area, or (3) northern Blair County. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

DONALD L. AND ISOBEL MORNINGRED MACK SCHOLARSHIP II — Established in 1997 for junior and senior students from (1) St. Mark’s Parish in Altoona, or (2) eastern Blair County. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

PAUL J. MALOSKEY SCHOLARSHIP IN ECONOMICS — Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Paul J. Maloskey, an associate professor of economics who retired in 1990 after 39 years of teaching at Saint Francis. Restricted to junior and senior commuting economics majors from the local area; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

ARMOND A. MANFREDI, JR., LEADERSHIP AWARD IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

— Established in 1999 by Armond’s brother, Joseph A. Manfredi, to fund leadership awards to business administration department seniors on the basis of academic exellence, achievement and leadership. Armond, a businessman, community and civic leader, in Elizabeth NJ, was a 1965 Saint Francis graduate. He died in 1999. 36/Saint Francis University

PATRICK AND MARY ANN McCARTHY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1982 through a fund created by Mr. Patrick F. McCarthy of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in memory of his parents. The fund allows the scholarship committee to make awards to deserving students from Cambria County. Preference is given to students who plan to study for the priesthood or who are children of coal miners.

DR. JAMES L. McCONNELL SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION — Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Dr. James L. McConnell, a professor of accounting at Saint Francis. Dr. McConnell died in 2000. Restricted to junior and senior commuting business administration majors from the local area; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

HAROLD AND LOIS M. McGEE SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1998 by Lois M. McGee of Altoona. The scholarship is restricted to students who are of good academic standing, demonstrate financial need, and are members of parishes in the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese.

FATHER FRANCIS McKINNEY, T.O.R., SCHOLARSHIP IN PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION

— Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor in honor of Father Francis McKinney, T.O.R., a former professor in the philosophy and religious studies department at Saint Francis. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing. Restricted to junior and senior commuting philosophy and religious studies majors.

PAUL A. McNICHOL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1983 by Josephine McNichol of Altoona, Pennsylvania, in memory of her brother. The fund as established allows the scholarship committee to make awards based on need. Preference is given to students majoring in the field of

communications.

MERCEDES-BENZ SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1992 by Mercedes-Benz of North America to recognize the selection of Mike Iuzzolino, former Saint Francis basketball player, as male scholar-athlete of

1991 by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. Awards will be made to undergraduate students enrolled in ecologically oriented sciences or engineering programs.

GEORGE MINNO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1984 by Helen Minno of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in memory of her husband. Mr. Minno, a long-time friend of the University, served as a member of the Board of Trustees. Preference is given to nursing majors.

MONMOUTH BAR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS — Established in 1999 by Judge Neale Hooley, a 1953 graduate of Saint Francis, for students from Monmouth, New Jersey, who attend a law school upon graduation from Saint Francis University.

JOHN MURPHY SCHOLARSHIP IN HISTORY — Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor in honor of John Murphy, associate professor of history at Saint Francis. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing. Restricted to junior and senior commuting history majors.  37

NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1983 by the National Alumni Association of Saint Francis. Based primarily on academic excellence exhibited in high school, co-curricular involvement and financial need. The awardees are sons or daughters of Saint Francis alumni. Two students are selected each year.  One of the awards is named in memory of Daniel N. Molchan, a 1979 graduate of Saint Francis, who was treasurer of the National Alumni Association at the time of his death in 2000.

FATHER VINCENT R. NEGHERBON SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1980 by the University in honor of Father Vincent Negherbon, T.O.R., president of Saint Francis from 1966-1972. A fund was established in 1997 by alumni and friends of the University to permanently endow the scholarship.

HUGH O’BRIEN YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1990 by the University to honor outstanding students with high academic credentials who have participated as Hugh O’Brien Youth Ambassadors.

FATHER JACK O’MALLEY SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION — Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor in honor of Father Jack O’Malley, a 1959 alumnus of the University. Restricted to junior and senior commuting business administration majors. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

PASQUERILLA SCHOLARSHIP FUND — Established June 1970 through a trust fund established by the Frank J. and Sylvia G. Pasquerilla Charitable Trust. The scholarship is restricted to full-time students who are dependent children of employees of Crown American Corporation. Based on financial need and good academic standing.

URSULA PAWLOWSKI AWARD — Established in 2003 in memory of Ursula Pawlowski, a 1974 graduate of Saint Francis College and a teacher of French at Bishop Carroll High School in Ebensburg. The award is made annually to Saint Francis University students studying French and participating

in study abroad programs.

PERFETT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1977 by Dr. Alfred A. Perfett, Class of 1949, and members of the Perfett family.  Preference is given to a qualified student from the Shenango Valley area of western Pennsylvania.

DINO AND ROSEMARY PERSIO SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1975 through a fund established by Attorney and Mrs. Dino S. Persio of Ebensburg.

BERNIE PETROSKY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1991 by the Bernie Petrosky Memorial Foundation and the State Farm Insurance Company. Bernie Petrosky, a 1966 graduate of Saint Francis, was a State Farm Insurance agent in Somerset, Pennsylvania, for 25 years.  Scholarships are restricted to a graduate of a Somerset County high school and a graduate of a Cambria County high school.

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JAMES E. AND ELIZABETH C. PHISTER SCHOLARSHIP – Established in 1990 by James Phister of Loretto. Mr. Phister is the former director of food services at Saint Francis. Elizabeth (Betty), who died in 1990, was a long-time food service employee. The scholarship was established to assist children of food service employees enrolled in undergraduate programs at Saint Francis University.

FRANK J. AND MARIE PICARELLA SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT — Established in 2003 by Frank J. ‘60 and Marie Picarella of Loretto.  Restricted to eligible student athletes who are majoring in chemistry, physician assistant sciences, biology, computer science or mathematics.

DR. LAWRENCE PION SCHOLARSHIP IN BIOLOGY – Established in 2006 by Terrence Laughlin, a 1977 graduate, in honor of Dr. Lawrence Pion, professor emeritus of biology. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student majoring in biology.

RAYMOND P. PONCHIONE SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION —  Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor in honor of Raymond P. Ponchione, vice president for advancement at Saint Francis.  Preference given to junior and senior commuting business administration majors; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

POSKITT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 2005 by Don J. Poskitt ’58 of Tannersville, PA. The scholarship is awarded to qualified and deserving students.

JOHN W. POWERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in December of 1976 by former students in memory of Dr. John W. Powers, professor of education and member of the Saint Francis faculty for 30 years.

PRESIDENT’S UPPERCLASSMEN SCHOLARSHIP — Established by the University in 1980 for returning upperclassmen who do not already have major scholarships from the University. The amount is $1,500 per year; awarded through a competitive essay which considers academic average, service

to the University and financial need. Three new awards per year.  Scholarships are not automatically renewable, but students may apply each year.

JACK AND MARY REES PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1994 by Jack and Mary Rees of Pittsburgh. Mr. Rees, a 1950 graduate of Saint Francis, died in 1999. The award is based on good academic standing.

RETURNING ADULT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS — Established by the University in 1990 for adult students who are financially independent by federal standards and show financial need. Students who live with their parents do not qualify. The scholarships are awarded for each consecutive full-time semester to

students who are carrying a cumulative 3.5 Q.P.A. earned at Saint Francis.  Consideration for eligibility is given following the student’s first full-time semester in the Undergraduate Division of the University. The scholarship holds the value of a three-credit course. 39

BIG JOHN RILEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1987 in memory of Big John Riley, Class of 1948, a prominent Altoona radio and television personality who died in 1986. Restricted to residents of Blair and Cambria counties who have been active in community and/or high school

activities and personify the true spirit of volunteerism.

JOSEPH AND EDITH ROBERTS AWARD — Established in 1999 by family members and friends, in honor of the late Joseph Roberts and his widow, Edith Roberts of Cresson. Mr. Roberts, who died in April 1999, served many years as President Commissioner of Cambria County.  Preference is given to students who reside in Cambria County, to students who choose to major in history or political science and who express a desire to enter a career in government or politics.

WILLIAM RYAN SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1997 by John ’64 and Shiela ’65 Connors and other classmates of William Ryan, a 1966 graduate of Saint Francis, who was killed in Vietnam in 1969. The scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student by the scholarship committee.

SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT — Established in 1985 primarily through the efforts of Dr. Albert Zanzuccki, professor emeritus of accounting. The purpose of the endowment is to attract motivated students of high academic standing to the Saint Francis business program and to provide scholarship assistance to qualified business administration students.

T. AGNES AND ERNEST J. SCHARPF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1998 by the T. Agnes and Ernest J. Scharpf Foundation. The Scharpfs were the parents of Marguerite DiSepio, a 1960 graduate of Saint Francis. Preference is given to business administration majors who are in good academic standing and are graduates of LaSalle Academy in New York City.

RUDOLPH & GERALDINE (LINGENFELTER) SCHONEK ENDOWMENTS FOR EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND NURSING — Established in 1986 and expanded in 1990 by Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Schonek of Johnstown. Mr. Schonek, a retired businessman,

and Mrs. Schonek, former registered nurse, designated the fund to provide student scholarships, faculty and curriculum development programs and other enhancements for the business administration and nursing departments.

DONALD A. SCHRATZ ’54 SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING —  Established in 1999 by Donald A. Schratz ’54 of Pittsburgh, PA. Preference will be given to graduates of Central Catholic and Oakland Catholic High Schools in Pittsburgh, PA. Restricted to accounting majors who demonstrate financial need.

CHARLES M. SCHWAB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS — Established in 1977 to aid needy students affected by the 1977 Johnstown Flood, the scholarships are funded through proceeds from an annual golf tournament at Saint Francis University’s Immergrun Golf Club. Eligibility guidelines were revised in 1980 to cover all worthy students from the University’s local area.  40/Saint Francis University

SEPTEMBER 11 ALUMNI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 2002 by the University ’s Board of Trustees to memorialize those alumni who were killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks inNew York City — Frederick R. Kelley ’66, Mary Ellen Tiesi ’84, Larry J. Senko ’89 and Robert A. Zampieri ’94. The endowment will also memorialize alumni family members who were lost as a  result of the attacks.  Preference in the selection process will be given to the sons and daughters of the Saint Francis University alumni named above. In addition, the University has elected to recognize alumni children and the spouses of alumni children who were lost in the attacks by including their sons and daughters as potential scholarship recipients. Consideration then will pass to the children of any Saint Francis University alumnus/alumna. If there are no candidates from those categories, the awards may be made to any qualified student of the University.

DR. FERDINAND K. AND FRANCES LITTLE SHIELDS SCHOLARSHIP — Established by family members and friends as a memorial to the couple’s dedication to education. Dr. Shields, a graduate of Saint Francis, was a member of the University’s Board of Trustees when he died in 1993.  Mrs. Shields, an honors graduate of Seton Hill University, had served on the faculty of the Saint Francis Education Department before she retired from teaching. She died in 1991. Preference will be given to students from

Cambria County who demonstrate an interest in the teaching of English, creative riting and dramatics.

BARBARA SORIANO SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT — Established by the late Ted J. Long of Altoona, Pennsylvania, in memory of his maternal randmother, Barbara Soriano. Awarded to qualified upperclassmen who reside in Blair, Bedford, Centre, Clearfield and Huntingdon counties.

MINNIE PATTON STAYMAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP — Created under the will of the late Minnie Patton Stayman of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Awarded to students who are residents of the Altoona area who demonstrate financial need.

ROBERT H. AND VIVIAN C. STEWART SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1997 by their son, Robert, a 1963 graduate. The fund permits the scholarship committee to make awards to students enrolled in the business administration department.

THE MAURICE STOKES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1988 by the Stokes Club to honor Maurice Stokes, a 1955 graduate and All-American basketball player. Maurice went on to play professionally with the Cincinnati Royals. He died in 1970 following a twelve-year illness. The endowment funds a men’s Division I basketball scholarship.

HENRY J. SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1973 through the estate of Henry J. Sullivan of North Scituate, Massachusetts, a member of the Federal Works Agency who received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Saint Francis in 1947.  41

FATHER SEAN M. SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1980 by the University in honor of Father Sean M. Sullivan, T.O.R., president of  Saint Francis from 1973-1977.

GENE AND SUZANNE TOOMEY SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING — Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor. Gene is a 1959 graduate of the Saint Francis accounting program, and Suzanne, who died in 2003, was a 1960 graduate of the education program.

BARBARA C. TRAVAGLINI SCHOLARSHIP — Established as The Clares Scholarships in 1975 as a result of fund-raising projects by the Clares, a women’s group associated with the University, and renamed in 1980 in honor of the organization’s founder, Barbara C. Travaglini of Thorndale, Pennsylvania, a former member of the University’s Board of Trustees.

ROBERT C. TRUMPBOUR SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGLISH — Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor in honor of Robert C. Trumpbour, former director of alumni relations at Saint Francis University. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing. Restricted to junior and senior commuting English majors.

THOMAS E. TUNNEY ’70 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 2002 by Saint Francis University alumni to honor the memory of Thomas E. Tunney who died in 2002. The annual Scholarship will be awarded to children of Saint Francis alumni.

UPPERCLASSMAN SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1974 by an alumnus who wishes to remain anonymous.

SARA AND SALVATORE (SAM) VALENTY SCHOLARSHIP – Established in 2005 by Sara and Sam Valenty of Northern Cambria, PA. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a business management student who demonstrates academic achievement and financial need.

ROBERT S. WATERS SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1971 through the estate of Robert S. Waters of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

ADELAIDE G. HEVERLY WELGE SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING — Established in 1993 by Adelaide G. Heverly Welge, a former resident of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Restricted to junior and senior commuter students from the Altoona area. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

ADELAIDE G. HEVERLY WELGE SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

— Established in 1993 by Adelaide G. Heverly Welge, a former resident of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Restricted to junior and senior commuter students from the Altoona area. Based primarily on financial

need and good academic standing.

ADELAIDE G. HEVERLY WELGE SCHOLARSHIP IN EDUCATION — Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Adelaide G. Heverly Welge, a former resident of Altoona. Restricted to junior and senior female commuting education majors from the Altoona area; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.  42/Saint Francis University

ADELAIDE G. HEVERLY WELGE SCHOLARSHIP IN MATH/COMPUTER SCIENCE

— Established in 1995 by Adelaide G. Heverly Welge, a former resident of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Restricted to junior and senior students majoring in math or computer science. Based primarily on

financial need and good academic standing.

THERESA WILD MEMORIAL AWARD —Established in memory of Theresa Wild of Sharon, Pennsylvania. Ms. Wild, who died in 2000, took great pride in the education of her grandniece, a 1999 graduate of the Physician Assistant Science program at Saint Francis University. The award will be made to a PA major in his or her final year of study.

MYRON C. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1984 through the estate of Myron C. Williams, a Johnstown, Pennsylvania, businessman and long-time friend of Saint Francis . The fund allows the cholarship committee to make awards to academically qualified students.  Preference is given to young men studying for the priesthood.

GEORGE A. AND HERBERT T. WOLF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — Established in 1985 by Margery Wolf Kuhn of Altoona. Provides academic scholarships to students from the local area with high academic credentials and demonstrated financial need.

FRANCIS J. AND CAROLINE YETSO SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT – Established in 2005 by Francis J. ’59 and Caroline Yetso of Nipomo, California. Restricted to junior and senior students majoring in math and science. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

DR. ALBERT A. ZANZUCCKI SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING — Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Dr. Albert Zanzuccki, professor emeritus and former department chairman of accounting, who retired in 1984 after 37 years of teaching at Saint Francis. After retirement, Dr. Zanzuccki continued to serve the University in a volunteer capacity as a member of the development staff. Restricted to junior and senior commuting accounting majors from the local area; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

OUTSIDE

Students are encouraged to search databases and community organizations for outside scholarships to help reduce the financial burden of tuition costs.  Many FREE scholarship search engines can be found on the World Wide Web.  The Office of Financial Aid warns students: if a sight requires you to pay for a scholarship search, please disregard the site.  The following sights are recommended FREE scholarship search engines:

Educational Planner

Fastweb

Go College

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