2003-2004 - The University of Scranton

The Kathryn and Bernard Hyland Memorial
Scholarship for Excellence 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 Lackawanna County Lawyers’ Auxiliary
Scholarship: 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 Murray Insurance Agency, Inc., Scholarship:
This scholarship is for deserving local students
with first consideration to residents of the city of
Scranton.
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation
Scholarship: This scholarship provides aid for
mature, second-career women students.
The O’Malley & Harris Pre-Law Scholarship:
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
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 Scholarship: This
scholarship, created out of the generosity and
commitment to The University of Scranton of
Armond and Betty Strutin, is distributed each
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year to deserving students identified and designated
by the Purple Club.
The Watterson-Gray Memorial Scholarship:
Members of the Shiloh Baptist Church Family
or any qualified students from the Scranton area
who have demonstrated leadership are eligible to
receive this scholarship. It was established in
2002 by Rosemary Gray Watterson, Ed.D.
Biennial Scholarship
The Corcoran-Condron Scholarship: Biennially
the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of
Lackawanna County provides funds for a University
of Scranton student or students to enjoy
the benefits of studying for one or two semesters
at a university in Ireland.
Endowed Chairs
The Alperin Chair in Business Administration:
Established by an endowment, this academic
chair was set in place in 1980 through the gifts
of three Scranton businessmen, Joel, Irwin and
Myer Alperin, and their families. The late Joel
Mitchell Alperin was the originator and the
principal sponsor of the chair and its endowment.
Income from the Alperin brothers’ gift is
applied to the salary of a professor in The Kania
School of Management.
The Kathryn and Bernard Hyland Chair in
Biology: This endowed professorship was established
by Bernard V. Hyland, M.D., ’47 in
honor of his parents. The professorship supports
teaching and scholarship of a distinguished
member of the biology faculty at the University.
The Chair in Judaic Studies: Income from an
endowment established by alumni and friends of
the University makes it possible for the University
to invite, for short visits to Scranton, Judaic
scholars from Israel or other parts of the world,
for public lectures and meetings with students
and faculty.
The Joseph T. and Frank M. McDonald Chair:
Income from an endowment established by
George and Dr. Herbert McDonald is used primarily
to support the pre-law program, including
support of the pre-law advisor, internship
program, and advisory team. Income is also used
to provide scholarship assistance to deserving
students in pre-law majors.
The Pius X Teaching Chair of Theology: Established
in 1976 by an anonymous gift and the
assignment of a matching grant from the University’s
Commitment to Excellence capital cam-