2002-2003 - The University of Scranton

THE ROAD SCHOLARSHIP—James C. Barrett, ’73 and president of Road Scholar Transport,
established this scholarship for his employees and their families.
THE JOHN M. ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP—This scholarship was established by John M.
Robinson, who attended the University and subsequently established LPS Industries, Inc., in Newark,
New Jersey. The scholarship assists promising and deserving students, with Scranton-area residents
receiving first consideration.
THE PATRICK AND MARIE C. ROCHE SCHOLARSHIP—Out of their affection for the
University and respect for the school’s mission, Scranton natives Patrick and Marie Roche created this
scholarship for eligible Lackawanna County students.
THE MARY KAY/ROCHON SCHOLARSHIP—This scholarship was set up by John Rochon and
the Mary Kay Foundation. It is awarded to bright female students in economic need.
THE REV. JOSEPH A. ROCK, S.J., SCHOLARSHIP—Created in memory of Fr. Rock, who
served the University as professor of history, academic vice president and, in 1970, acting president,
this scholarship assists students in the Academic Development Program.
THE REV. RICHARD W. ROUSSEAU, S.J., SCHOLARSHIP—This scholarship, established by
the Scranton Jesuit Community to honor one of its own, is based on academic merit and financial need.
THE ROBERT RYDER SCHOLARSHIP—Established in 1988 by John Diskin, ’67, and Coopers
and Lybrand as a tribute to Mr. Robert Ryder, long-time vice president for finance/treasurer, the scholarship
assists local students of the city of Scranton or the borough of Dunmore, Pennsylvania.
THE CHARLES V. SABATINO, SR., SCHOLARSHIP—This scholarship was established in 1990
by Frank C. Sabatino, Esq., ’76, as a memorial to his father. It is based on merit and is awarded to a
sophomore who is studying history.
THE JOSEPHINE SARCINELLI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—Med Science Laboratory,
Scranton, established this scholarship in 1983 to honor the memory of Josephine Sarcinelli, the office
manager of the firm for many years. The scholarship is given to an incoming freshman from
Lackawanna County who is in financial need and intends to major in medical technology.
THE JOHN J. SCOTT, JR., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—Mr. and Mrs. John J. Scott, Sr.,
established this scholarship in memory of their son, a member of the Class of 1969 who died in 2000.
The scholarship is for graduates of Scranton Preparatory School, based on financial need, academic
merit, and extracurricular activities.
THE SCRANTON TIMES/SUNDAY TIMES/TRIBUNE SCHOLARSHIP—This scholarship was
established by the Lynett-Haggerty families to provide support to current newspaper carriers who are
attending The University of Scranton. Employees and their family members also are eligible.
THE CHARLES AND JOSEPHINE SHANDER SCHOLARSHIP—A trust established this scholarship
which provides financial assistance to students from Lackawanna County’s Mid-Valley area who have
at least one parent of Polish, Slovak, Russian or Lithuanian descent.
THE THOMAS J. SHEVLIN, JR., AND DR. JOHN F. SHEVLIN SCHOLARSHIP—Established
in 1989 through a bequest from Thomas J. Shevlin, Jr., of Carbondale, Pennsylvania, this scholarship
assists deserving young men and women in premedical studies.
THE MARY AND DANA SILVON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—Joseph T. Doyle, ’69, and his
wife, Judith, established this scholarship in memory of Mrs. Doyle’s sister and niece. The scholarship
is available to graduates of Seton Catholic High School in Pittston, Pennsylvania.
THE SPECIALTY GROUP, INC., SCHOLARSHIP—The scholarship was established in 1988 for
graduates of Dunmore High School and Bishop O’Hara High School in Dunmore, Pennsylvania.
THE FRANCIS J. STAHL, CLASS OF 1935, MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—This scholarship
was established through the will of Mary T. Stahl and her husband, Francis J. Stahl, a 1935 graduate of
The University of Scranton. The scholarship assists local needy students.
THE TOM AND SALSEY SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP—In 2000, Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan established
this scholarship to be awarded solely on the basis of financial need, not academic merit.
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