2002-2003 - The University of Scranton

THE AMELIA SURACI SCHOLARSHIP—This scholarship 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, the
scholarship benefits deserving and needy students.
THE ROBERT J. AND JOAN J. SYLVESTER SCHOLARSHIP—Arthur J. and Angela V. Kania
established this scholarship to honor Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester. Mr. Sylvester retired in 2001 after serving
18 years as the University’s vice president for institutional advancement. The scholarship is for students
from Lackawanna County with first consideration to graduates of Abington Heights, Scranton
Preparatory, and Valley View high schools.
THE TRL ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP—This scholarship was established by Stephen P.
Hrobuchak, Jr., President of TRL, Inc., to benefit TRL employees and their children.
THE UNICO SCHOLARSHIP—The UNICO Foundation of the Scranton Chapter of UNICO National, a
philanthropic group, established this scholarship in 1980 to offer financial assistance to deserving students.
THE UNITED GILSONITE LABORATORIES SCHOLARSHIP––This scholarship, established in
1999, is available to U-G-L employees and their families.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON ALUMNI SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP––This scholarship,
established through contributions by the Alumni Society, is available to children and grandchildren of
University of Scranton alumni and alumnae.
THE CHARLES J. VOLPE SCHOLARSHIP AND LECTURE FUND—Established in 1988 in
memory of Charles J. Volpe, a well-respected Scranton businessman and public servant, the scholarship
provides assistance for a student entering the senior year who is majoring in political science. The
Lecture Fund provides for an annual lecture featuring a well-known public servant.
THE MARY AND PATRICK VOLPE SCHOLARSHIP—Angela V. Kania established this scholarship,
for graduates of Old Forge High School enrolled in The Kania School of Management, in honor of
her parents.
THE PAUL L. WALEFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—This scholarship was established by the
parents of Paul L. Waleff, who died in 1984 while a student at The University of Scranton. The scholarship
is presented to a junior or senior who plans a career of service to persons with disabilities.
THE THOMAS P. WHITE SCHOLARSHIP—Mrs. Ilene White established this scholarship to
honor the memory of her husband, Thomas. It is awarded to an education major who is a “non-traditional”
student, such as a transfer student or an individual returning to school after an absence.
THE WILLIAM ZAHLER SCHOLARSHIP—In 1986, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Zahler of Mayfield
Heights, Ohio, established a scholarship in memory of their son William Zahler, Jr., an associate professor of
English at the University. Income from the scholarship is distributed to deserving young men and women.
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
THE AVENTIS PASTEUR SCHOLARSHIP—Each year, two graduate students who have demonstrated
excellence in the field of biology and who are pursuing biochemistry master’s degrees are selected
for summer internships at Aventis Pasteur’s Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, location.
THE RITA AND BERNARD BAGLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—Established in 1990 by
the children of Mr. and Mrs. Bagley, this scholarship is available to residents of Sullivan County,
Pennsylvania, with preference to parishioners of St. Basil’s Church in Dushore.
THE DR. A.J. CAWLEY SCHOLARSHIP—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 SCHOLARSHIP—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
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