2001-2002 - The University of Scranton

THE VELIO E. BERARDIS, M.D., MEMORIAL S C H O L A R S H I P—In 1989 Mrs. Dorothy
Berardis established a scholarship to honor the memory of her husband, Velio E. Berardis, M.D. This
scholarship provides awards, based on merit and need, to senior premedical students. Special preference
is given to those who plan to attend Jefferson Medical College.
THE MICHAEL J. BEVILACQUA S C H O L A R S H I P—The Bevilacqua family established this
scholarship in 1989 as a memorial to honor the late Michael J. Bevilacqua. The scholarship is available
to students from New Jersey families who have more than one studentin college at the same time.
THE CHESTER AND VERONICA BOCHINSKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP––This scholarship
was established by James C. Bochinski, '70, and his sister, Marie A. Ryan, in memory of their parents.
The scholarship is given to students from Northeastern Pennsylvania who pursue courses of study
in psychology, nursing or business administration.
THE FRANCIS P. BOLAND, M.D., MEMORIAL S C H O L A R S H I P—Family, friends and colleagues
established this scholarship shortly after Dr. Boland’s death in 1987. Each year a grant is given
to premedical students. The scholarshipis based primarily on merit.
THE PAUL M. AND JOAN A. BORICK SCHOLARSHIP––Dr. Borick, '47, and his wife established
this scholarship for students from Lackawanna and Wayne Counties who intend to pursue courses
of study in microbiology.
THE MARGARET BRIGGS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP—In 1995 the Margaret Briggs
Foundation established this scholarship for an incoming freshman who demonstrates financial need.
Students from Lackawanna County are given first consideration; thereafter qualified students from one
of the surrounding counties are considered.
THE WILLIAM J. AND ELIZABETH F. BURKAVAGE SCHOLARSHIP— Established in 1998,
this scholarship is awarded to deserving students in Northeastern Pennsylvania, with first preference to
those who live in Lackawanna County.
THE BURKE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP—Income from this scholarship benefits needy and deserving
students. The Burke family was originally from the Hyde Park section of Scranton. Thomas F.
Burke, '09, played a leadership role in establishing the scholarship.
THE ALIO J. BUSELLI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—Mrs. June Buselli established this scholarship
in memory of her husband to assist incoming freshmen from Lackawanna County pursuing
degrees in chemistry.
THE REV. HENRY J. BUTLER, S.J., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS—The first scholarship, for
students from Bishop Hannon High School in Scranton, was established in 1984 by James Summers in
honor of the executive vice president of the University who died in office in 1981. A second Butler
Scholarship, for students from Scranton High School, was established in 1985 by John A. McCrane, a
classmate of Father Butler at Georgetown University.
THE PRIVATE FRANK J. CALI SCHOLARSHIP—Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Cali created this scholarship
in memory of Mr. Cali’s brother. It is available to any student who meets the University’s qualifications.
THE BRIDGET CARNEY SCHOLARSHIP—This scholarship was established in 1972 by a bequest
of James I. Kearney, M.D. Income from the scholarship, which is named to honor the memory of Dr.
Kearney’s mother, is awarded to students, one or both of whose parents were or are parishioners of St.
Ignatius Parish, Kingston, Pennsylvania.
THE JAMES J. CLAUSS S C H O L A R S H I P—Established in 1973 by a local businessman and alumnus,
'47, this scholarship provides aid to students who require financial assistance but do not qualify for most aid
programs based on financial need. First consideration is given to Northeastern Pennsylvania students.
THE JON A. CLAUSS SCHOLARSHIP—An endowed scholarship was established in 1980 to honor
the memory of Jon A. Clauss, son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Clauss of Justus, Pennsylvania. Income
from the scholarship is distributed to deserving young men and women.
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