SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY
PEACE Partnership Program
OVERVIEW
Furthering Catholic Education for Schools and Families
Saint Francis University strongly promotes the continuance of a Catholic Education through its PEACE program (Partnership for Excellence in the Advancement of Catholic Education). By becoming a PEACE member school, you will enable students to continue their Catholic education beyond high school. A partnership with Saint Francis University supports students who are driven to learn and lead through faith.
Schools joining the PEACE program will provide advantages to students:
Why SFU?
The guiding principles of the Catholic Faith, Humility, Generosity, Reverence, Service, Respect, Prayer, Joy, and Love are the values we embrace at Saint Francis University.
Attracting like-minded students to join our community is a guiding principle in all we do. Saint Francis University understands that quality education and innovative experiences equate to student success.
Our Catholic and Franciscan values compel graduates to become thoughtful and conscientious leaders.
Scholarships
By participating in the PEACE program, schools enable students to access exclusive scholarship opportunities. These scholarships help families offset the expense of high-quality education and further our mission of enhancing access to Catholic education. Students attending PEACE member schools:
- Qualify for guaranteed academic scholarship amounts starting at $80,000 over four years ($20,000 annually)
- Automatically receive the Franciscan Award of $8,000 over four years ($2,000 annually)
Admission Consideration
A commitment to access is a hallmark of the PEACE program. Therefore, all students graduating from participating PEACE schools receive guaranteed admission and scholarship awards. Minimum standards apply for general programs (3.0 GPA or 85% average). Students pursuing admission to specialized/accelerated programs receive weighted consideration.
Please contact the Office of Admission for a detailed list of specialized/accelerated programs.
Alta Via
Students who are dedicated to deepening their faith journey while in college are encouraged to apply to the Alta Via program. Preference will be given to students graduating from PEACE member schools.
Alta Via is a highly selective program geared towards students who wish to participate fully in an intentionally Catholic college experience. Alta Via offers students:
- a residential experience with other like-minded students
- participation in specially designed sequential courses
- integrated community service opportunities
- a pilgrimage experience designed to further deepen their faith journey
Exclusive Opportunities for PEACE Partners
Member schools may take advantage of partnership benefits such as:
- Discounts to STEAM summer academies for students
- Preferred status for applicants to the Summer Study Away program
- Guaranteed admission
- Guaranteed scholarships
- Access to professional staff who will provide FAFSA completion days, college admission and financial aid workshops, and other carefully designed seminars with students and parents in mind.
College in High School Program
The College in High School program is a partnership between high schools and Saint Francis University that gives students multiple options to earn credits. These options include:
- Dual Enrollment
- Career Development Series
- Francis Worldwide Online Courses
For more information on our College in High School Program, visit our homepage.
Why and How to Join PEACE
At Saint Francis University, we are passionate about building experiences that will further students' intellectual, spiritual, social, and professional growth and development. We know many Catholic high schools share this same enthusiasm. In joining the PEACE program, we are working in partnership to deliver a shared mission and commitment to further Catholic education.
Interested in becoming a PEACE member school?
Contact Dr. Bobby Anderson, Director of Admission
Email: banderson@francis.edu
814-472-3100
Current Partners
| High School | City | State |
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Academy of the Holy Cross |
Kensington |
Maryland |
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Allentown Central High School |
Allentown | Pennsylvania |
| Bishop Carroll Catholic High School | Ebensburg | Pennsylvania |
| Bishop Eustace Preparatory School | Pennsauken Township | New Jersey |
| Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School | Altoona | Pennsylvania |
| Bishop McCort Catholic High School | Johnstown | Pennsylvania |
|
Bishop McNamara High School |
Forestville | Maryland |
| Conwell Egan Catholic High School | Fairless Hills | Pennsylvania |
| Delone Catholic High School | McSherrytown | Pennsylvania |
| DuBois Central Catholic High School | DuBois | Pennsylvania |
| Greensburg Central Catholic High School | Greensburg | Pennsylvania |
| John S. Burke Catholic High School | Goshen | New York |
| Kennedy Catholic High School | Hermitage | Pennsylvania |
|
Lancaster Catholic High School |
Lancaster | Pennsylvania |
| Mercyhurst Preparatory Academy | Erie | Pennsylvania |
|
Mount Saint Joseph High School |
Baltimore |
Maryland |
|
Nativity BVM |
Pottsville |
Pennsylvania |
|
North Catholic High School |
Cranberry Township |
Pennsylvania |
|
Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High School |
East Stroudsburg | Pennsylvania |
| Roman Catholic High School | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania |
| Serra Catholic High School | McKeesport | Pennsylvania |
| Seton LaSalle Catholic High School | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania |
| Ss. Neumann & Goretti Catholic High School | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania |
|
St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School |
Austin | Texas |
|
St. Francis High School |
Hamburg |
New York |
|
St. Francis High School |
La Cañada |
California |
|
St. Joseph Academy |
Hammonton |
New Jersey |
|
St. John's Catholic Prep |
Buckeystown | Maryland |
| St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School | Hagerstown | Maryland |
| Trinity High School | Camp Hill | Pennsylvania |
|
York Catholic High School |
York | Pennsylvania |