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THE DR. A.J. CAWLEY S C H O L A R S H I P—In memory of Dr. A.J. Cawley of Pittston,
Pennsylvania, a scholarship was established by a legacy from his sister, Miss Ellen Cawley. A scholarship
is given each year to a student majoring in electrical engineering.
THE LEN AND DEBORAH GOUGEON ST. ANN’S S C H O L A R S H I P—Established in 1986
through a gift from Drs. Len and Deborah Gougeon, this scholarship, based on need, provides assistance
to a graduate of St. Ann’s Elementary School or a member of St. Ann’s Monastery Parish in Scranton
THE JOSEPH P. HARPER SCHOLARSHIP—A scholarship was established in 1967 to honor the
memory of Joseph P. Harper, professor of physics. An annual scholarship is given to a senior physics
major upon the recommendation of the physics department and with the approval of the director of financial
aid. The department of physics presents, with the scholarship, a citation reminding the recipient of the
high scholarly ideals, exemplary life and dedicated service of Professor Harper.
THE KATHRYN AND BERNARD HYLAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCEL-
LENCE IN BIOLOGY––A gift from alumnus Bernard V. Hyland, M.D., made in loving memory of his
parents, established an endowment in 1980 to perpetuate this annual scholarship. The scholarship is presented
to a graduating senior from the biology department, who, in the opinion of the department’s faculty, has
achieved distinction based on academic excellence in biology, personal integrity and concern for others.
THE ROSE I. KELLY S C H O L A R S H I P—A University of Scranton alumnus, Joseph Wineburgh,
Ph.D., set in place an endowment to link the efforts of elementary and secondary school teachers to the
achievements of college students. Each year, an outstanding student is selected by a committee appointed
by the academic vice president. The Rose I. Kelly Scholarship winner is asked to name a high school
or elementary teacher who most influenced his or her pre-college academic preparation. Both the student
and the teacher from pre-college days are honored at a campus ceremony. Dr. Wineburgh established
the program to honor an elementary teacher, Rose I. Kelly, who greatly influenced his life.
THE LACKAWANNA COUNTY LAWYERS’ AUXILIARY S C H O L A R S H I P—Established in
1982, this scholarship is annually presented to an outstanding graduating senior from Lackawanna
County to provide scholarship assistance in the first year of law school. The scholarship is given directly
by the Lawyers’ Auxiliary, upon the recommendation of the University pre-law advisor.
THE CHARLOTTE W. NEWCOMBE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP—This scholarship provides
aid for mature, second-career women students.
THE O’MALLEY & HARRIS PRE-LAW S C H O L A R S H I P—This scholarship, sponsored by the
law firm, O’Malley & Harris, P.C., is based on the outcome of an annual competition among full-time
undergraduates at both The University of Scranton and Marywood University. Entry information is
available from either school’s pre-law advisor.
THE CHRISTOPHER JASON PERFILIO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP —Christopher Perfilio
passed away the summer before his senior year. His parents and older brother established this scholarship
in his honor to assist philosophy and theology/religious studies students, as well as students in the
Special Jesuit Liberal Arts program, who have records of high academic achievement and who demonstrate
financial need.
THE BERNARD SHAIR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—This scholarship, established by family,
friends and colleagues of Dr. Shair through the Scranton Area Foundation, is presented annually to a
graduating senior of The University of Scranton who has been enrolled in an accredited dental school.
THE ARMOND AND BETTY STRUTIN S C H O L A R S H I P—This scholarship, created out of the
g e n e r o s i t y and commitment to The University of Scranton by Armond and Betty Strutin, is distributed
each year to deserving students identified and designated by the Purple Club.
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