1997-1998 - The University of Scranton

CHARLES V. SABATINO, SR. SCHOLARSHIP—This fund was established in 1990 by
Frank C. Sabatino, Esq. ‘76 as a memorial to his father. This scholarship, based on merit, is
awarded to a sophomore who has studied history.
THE JOSEPHINE SARCINELLI MEMORIAL AWARD—Med Science Laboratories,
Scranton, established this award in 1983 to honor the memory of Josephine Sarcinelli, the
office manager of the firm for many years. The award is given to an incoming freshman from
Lackawanna County who is in financial need and intends to major in medical technology.
SCRANTON TIMES/SUNDAY TIMES/TRIBUNE—This award was established by the
Lynett-Haggerty families to provide support to current or former newspaper carriers attending
the U of S. Applications for the award should be filed with the University’s Financial Aid
office.
THOMAS J. SHEVLIN, JR. AND DR. JOHN F. SHEVLIN MEMORIAL AWARD—This
fund was established in 1989 through a bequest from Thomas J. Shevlin, Jr. of Carbondale, Pa.
Income from this award is used to assist deserving young men and women in pre-medical studies.
THE SPECIALITY GROUP, INC. EDUCATIONAL FUND—The fund was established in
1988 for students of Dunmore High School, or Bishop O’Hara High School, Dunmore,
Pennsylvania.
THE FRANCIS J. STAHL ‘35 MEMORIAL FUND—These funds were established
through the will of Mary T. Stahl and her husband Francis J. Stahl, a 1935 graduate of the
University of Scranton. The fund assists local needy students.
THE AMELIA SURACI AWARD—This endowed fund was established in 1977 by the late
Mr. Frank Suraci, Chairman of Parodi Cigar Corporation, to honor his wife Amelia. After Mr.
Suraci’s death, contributions from the Suraci and Keating families were added to the endowment.
Each year, income from the fund is distributed to deserving and needy students.
THE TRL ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP—This award was established by Stephen P.
Hrobuchak, Jr., President of TRL, Inc., to benefit TRL employees and their children.
UNICO SCHOLARSHIP—The UNICO Foundation of the Scranton Chapter of UNICO
National, a philanthropic group, established this fund in 1980 to offer financial assistance to
deserving students.
CHARLES J. VOLPE SCHOLARSHIP AND LECTURE FUND—Established in 1988, this
fund is in memory of Charles J. Volpe, a well respected Scranton businessman and public servant.
The award provides tuition for a student, entering their senior year, who is majoring in Political
Science. The Lecture Fund provides for an annual lecture featuring a well known public servant.
THE PAUL L. WALEFF MEMORIAL AWARD—This fund was established by the parents
of Paul L. Waleff, who died in 1984 while a student at the University of Scranton. The award is
presented to a junior or senior who plans a career of service to the handicapped.
THE THOMAS P. WHITE AWARD—Mrs. Irene White established this award in honor of
the memory of her husband Thomas. It is to be awarded to an education major and a “non-traditional”
student, such as a transfer student or an individual returning to school after an absence.
THE WILLIAM ZAHLER AWARD—In 1986, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Zahler of
Mayfield Heights, Ohio established an award in memory of their son William Zahler, Jr., an
associate professor of English at the University. Income from the endowed award is distributed
to deserving young men and women.
ANNUAL AWARDS
DR. A.J. CAWLEY AWARD—In memory of Dr. A.J. Cawley of Pittston, Pa., a fund was
established by a legacy from his sister, Miss Ellen Cawley. Income therefrom is used to provide
an award to an Electrical Engineering Major each year.
CECO ASSOCIATES, INC. AWARD—Started in 1993 by Mr. Angelo Rosati, President of
CECO Associates, Inc. to assist a Lackawanna County senior pursuing a degree in engineering
or a similar field.
CONNAUGHT LABORATORIES, INC.—Each year, two graduate students with demonstrated
excellence in the field of biology and who are pursuing a Biochemistry Masters Degree
are selected for a summer internship at Connaught’s Swiftwater, PA location.
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