1998-1999 - The University of Scranton

REV. HANLEY AWARD—This award is named for the late Dexter Hanley, S.J., Esq., former
University President. Aid from this fund is granted to nieces and nephews of University
Jesuit personnel.
SARKIS R. HAZZOURI, JR., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—This fund was established
in 1997 to assist incoming freshmen from Lackawanna County. First preference is given to
graduates of West Scranton High School who intend to enroll in the School of Management.
REV. WILLIAM B. HILL, S.J., SCHOLARSHIP FUND—This fund was established to
honor Fr. Hill by his sister, Gerardine C. Hill. Since 1969, Fr. Hill has served in several administrative
positions at the U. of S. including assistant to the president.
THE HILL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION/PETER CHEUNG AWARD—This fund
was named for Peter Cheung, who died in an accident while an undergraduate. Awards are
given to a junior or senior who has demonstrated service to the neighborhood and the
University community. Preference is given to residents of the City of Scranton’s Hill
Neighborhood.
THE HOESCHELE-STEINMETZ AWARD—This fund was established by General
Electric in honor of David B. Hoeschele, an alumnus of the class of 1950. Mr. Hoeschele was
chosen by G.E. for a prestigious award for his leadership in the field of electronic circuit
design. He then requested the funds be used to establish an award for United States citizens or
permanent residents from Northeastern Pennsylvania. The recipient should be enrolled as a fulltime
undergraduate in either the Physics or Electronic Engineering program. This award is
based on need and academic merit.
THE ROBERT V. HORGER SCHOLARSHIP FUND—This fund was established by
Robert V. Horger, a prominent Scranton banker. It is given without respect to geography to
qualified students from the incoming freshman class who demonstrate financial need.
GEORGE RONALD HOLMES, PH.D., SCHOLARSHIP—Dr. Holmes and his wife started
this award to provide aid to junior and senior psychology majors.
THE FRANK AND JEAN HUBBARD AWARD—This fund was established through a
generous gift from Frank and Jean Hubbard. It is for graduates from North Pocono High School
in the top 25% of the class who have financial need. It is expected that the recipient will take a
minimum of fifteen credits each semester.
ITT AWARD—The International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation established this
award fund to encourage students to pursue academic excellence. The Office of Admissions
annually selects an incoming freshman to receive the award, which is renewable based on academic
achievement.
THE JESUIT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP—Substantial annual gifts from the
University of Scranton Jesuit Community have made possible an endowment to provide unrestricted
scholarship aid to deserving students. Most awards are based on financial need and academic
achievement.
THE JETHRO SCHOLARSHIP—Established by a University of Scranton faculty member,
Dr. Everett R. Brown, the grant is awarded to a freshman Management, Marketing or
Economics/Finance major who demonstrates he or she has earned a significant amount of total
college expenses. It is not dependent upon financial status of parents, nor high school grades.
Available for four years, as long as the recipient maintains a grade point average of 3.00 or better.
B. CARL JONES MEMORIAL AWARD—This fund was established in 1988 by family,
friends and colleagues of the late B. Carl Jones, a University trustee and benefactor. The fund
provides financial assistance, based on need, to students from Lackawanna County who are
enrolled in the School of Management.
THE FRANCIS J. KEARNEY AWARD—A 1977 gift from a retired pharmacist, followed
by a bequest in 1979, made possible this award fund to assist deserving students in need of
financial aid.
KOCH-CONLEY AMERICAN LEGION AWARD—Established in 1985 by agreement
with the American Legion, these awards are provided on the basis of academic achievement
and financial need. First preference is given to family members and grandchildren of the members
of the Koch-Conley American Legion Post 121. Thereafter, family members of other
Pennsylvania American Legion Post members may be considered.
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