Endowment Chairs & Scholarships

THE JOSEPH AND MARGUERITE DiSEPIO CHAIR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 

Established in 2001 by Saint Francis University alumni Joseph '58 and Marguerite (Scharpf) '60 DiSepio, the endowment is committed to raising the level of excellence within the computer science department. The endowment funds faculty development, a distinguished lecture series, student internship programs and research and practices in the field of security and information assurance.

THE DR. ALBERT A. ZANZUCCKI CHAIR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 

Established in 2006 by Saint Francis alumni John S. '64 and Sheila (Widmer) '65 Connors, the endowment is named in honor of Dr. Albert Zanzuccki, professor emeritus and former chairman of the business administration department. The endowment is used to attract outstanding senior scholars and recognized business leaders to lecture and teach at the University, honor a distinguished Saint Francis faculty member, fund faculty and student research programs and other purposes as advised by the chair commitee. 

RICHARD P. JAMES '39 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP 

Established in 2013 by Doris P. James, in memory of her husband James, a 1939 graduate of Saint Francis.  This scholarship shall be given to no more than two incoming full-time freshman students who have achieved academic success and have demonstrated financial need.  The student(s) shall retain the scholarship for up to four years as long as they remain in good academic standing, otherwise, the scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman.  Preference for the scholarship will be given to a male student, without regard to race, religious preference or ethnicity. 

MIKE JANDORA '67 SCHOLARSHIP

Established in May of 2018 by the family and friends of Mike Jandora.  Specifically, this scholarship will be awarded to one student, an incoming freshman, who has demonstrated financial need and exhibits a well-rounded, service-oriented background.  Preference will be given to a student majoring in social work.  The recipient will retain the scholarship for up to four years providing he/she maintains a 3.2 GPA. 

DR. JOHN KARDUCK SCHOLARSHIP FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCIENCES

Established in 2023 by family and friends.  Dr. John Karduck, a faculty member in the Saint Francis University Physician Assistant Sciences department, passed away on July 1, 2022.  Dr. Karduck’s personal passion evolved around the area of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).  This scholarship will be given to a physician assistant science student(s) that is entering their fifth year of study.  The candidate(s) must have a history of working (paid or unpaid) in pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS), which will be presented as part of their application.  The candidate(s) must present a verified need for financial assistance.

WILLIAM AND DOROTHY KELLER SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2005 through a planned gift from William and Dorothy, who resided in Gaithersburg, Maryland. They are the parents of alumna Lois Ann Keller-Poole '72. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who fulfills the University's standard admissions requirements and remains in good academic standing.

JAMES '71 AND STEPHANIE (SCHOLZ) KILCOYNE '72 SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2015 by Inco Beverage, Inc.  This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who is a resident of Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Indiana or Somerset Counties of Pennsylvania.  Candidates must have demonstrated financial need.  Recipient will maintain the scholarship for not more than four years, as long as he/she remains in good academic standing, as defined in the University catalog.

  L. ROBERT AND MARY LOUISE KIMBALL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1997 through a fund established by L. Robert and Mary Louise Kimball of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. Preference is given to students from Cambria County.

M. JAYNE KIMLIN AWARD IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Established in 1999 in compliance with the wishes of Dr. M. Jayne Kimlin, an alumnus and long-time professor of chemistry at Saint Francis University. Dr. Kimlin died in 1999. The award is granted to a student majoring in chemistry or engineering who will be pursuing summer undergraduate research on the Saint Francis University campus.

RAYMOND KIST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN EDUCATION  Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor. Ray, who died in 1995, served as the trainer for the University's athletics program. Restricted to students from Blair and Cambria counties; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

WALTER KLEIN SCHOLARSHIP IN MANAGEMENT

Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Walter A. Klein, an associate professor of management who retired in 1991 after 42 years of teaching at Saint Francis. Restricted to students from the local area; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

WALTER AND ANNE KLEIN SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Established in 2021. Mr. Klein, a 42-year pillar of the business school faculty from 1949-1991, passed away on October 8, 2020. This scholarship will be awarded to one student, an incoming freshman with a preference from west-central Pennsylvania, who graduated high school with a minimum 3.5 GPA and has verified financial need. The recipient will be a student in the Shields School of Business, with preference given to a business analytics student, followed by a business management student. The recipient will maintain the award for only their freshman year with a new student chosen annually.

MALCOM S. KNOWLES CONTINUING EDUCATION AWARD

Established in 1991 by a friend of Saint Francis University, the Malcolm S. Knowles Award seeks to affirm and recognize the commitment of the adult learner. The award is given to two adult learners who possess a strong sense of purpose, confidence, self-worth, self-directedness and dedication to life-long learning. Malcolm Knowles was one of the foremost adult educators in the United States.

BROTHER AMADEUS KROEGER, T.O.R., SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS

Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Brother Amadeus, who served the University and the Franciscan order in a number of posts from 1954 until his death in 1983. Restricted to accounting and business majors from the local area; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

MICHAEL J. KUTMAS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Established in 2003 through a gift from the estate of Michael J. Kutmas, who resided in McKeesport, PA., and was a 1939 graduate of Saint Francis. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who fulfills the University's standard admissions requirements and remains in good standing.

FRANK J. KUZEMCHAK SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING

Established in 1995 by an anonymous donor to honor Frank Kuzemchak, who retired in 1995 after 45 years of service as an administrative staff member at Saint Francis. Restricted to accounting majors from Cambria and Indiana counties; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

THE DR. RODRIGUE LABRIE AWARD IN AMERICAN LITERATURE

Established by the faculty and staff of the English Department and the Labrie family, after the passing of Dr. Labrie in February of 2022.  This Award will be given to a student who shows exceptional promise in the study of American literature.

DR. RODRIGUE LABRIE SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS

Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Dr. Labrie, professor of English and chairman of the English department. A 1950 graduate of Saint Francis, Dr. Labrie joined the University faculty in 1956. Restricted to English/communication majors; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

JODI LATIN AWARD

Established by the parents of Jody Latin, who was to enroll as a freshman nursing major as a member of the Class of 1992, but tragically died in a car accident.  This award was created to honor Jody’s life and to also honor another student completing the freshman year at Saint Francis.  This award will be given to the outstanding freshman nursing major based on the highest grade point average.  

TERRENCE P. LAUGHLIN '77 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND 

Established in 2019 by Bank of America Charitable Foundation in memory of Terry Laughlin ’77, senior official at Bank of America, who passed away in 2018. This scholarship will be awarded to freshmen from the Pittsburgh area, specifically the Pennsylvania counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland, regardless of major.  The students must exhibit substantiated financial need.  Recipients will retain the scholarship for up to four academic years, contingent on maintaining good academic standing.   

CHARLES LEPPERT JR. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2014 by Charles Leppert, Jr. The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time incoming freshman from Greater Johnstown High School with demonstrated educational and financial need.

PASQUALE H. LICASTRO MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Established in 1998 in memory of Pasquale H. Licastro, who died in 1996. Dr. Licastro attended Saint Francis in the 1940s and went on to become a senior scientist in the materials research laboratory at Penn State University. The scholarship is restricted to business administration majors who demonstrate financial need.

JAMES W. AND HELEN LIEB AWARD

Established in 1989 by former students, colleagues, friends, family members and Jim's widow, Helen Marie, as a memorial to James Lieb, who served as an assistant professor of mathematics at Saint Francis from 1963 until his death in 1985. The award is presented on the basis of scholarship, financial need, campus service and attitude toward mathematics and community.

GEORGE LINK, JR., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established by the George Link, Jr., Foundation as a memorial to Mr. Link, a New York philanthropist. As established, the fund permits the University scholarship committee to select a student each year, beginning in 1982, on the basis of need and academic merit. The scholarship will be renewable for each recipient for a maximum of four years.

FATHER JAMES LONCOSKY, T.O.R., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP  Established in 1984 by Herbert and Mildred de Marrais in memory of Father Loncosky, president of Saint Francis from 1962-1966. Father Loncosky was Mrs. de Marrais' brother. The fund allows the scholarship committee to make awards to academically qualified students based on need.

THE LORUSSO FAMILY AWARD

Established in 2020 by Dr. Stephen LoRusso.  This Award supports graduating candidates from either a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral program in any department, and conducting research in Exercise Oncology.  Candidate must submit documented research projects with appropriate supporting materials.  Candidates may be self-nominated or nominated by full or part-time faculty members. 

LORI LUBINSKY HANNAN '85 NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

Established by Lori’s husband, Myles Hannan.  Lori was a nursing graduate who passed away in 2013.  This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman nursing major, with first preference from the Johnstown, PA area.  Second preference would include a student from Cambria County, PA.  Third preference would be for a student from western Pennsylvania, with a fourth from Pennsylvania.  The selected student will retain the scholarship throughout his/her tenure at Saint Francis University, but not more than four years, as long as the student maintains minimum academic standards in the nursing program.  

DR. MARK LYNCH SOCIAL WORK AWARD

Awarded to a deserving Junior Social Work major that shows exemplary leadership skills, strong academic achievement, and community involvement.

AGNES M. AND THOMAS H. LYONS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Established in 1992 by Rev. Peter Lyons, T.O.R., in memory of his parents, Agnes M. and Thomas H. Lyons. The endowment provides scholarships to students who are members of minority groups and to students who are economically disadvantaged.

FATHER PETER A. LYONS, T.O.R., SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1995 by an anonymous donor to honor Father Peter A. Lyons, T.O.R., a 1959 graduate of Saint Francis. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

MacDONALD FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1999 by J. Randall MacDonald, who received his bachelor's degree in 1970 and graduate degree in 1971 from Saint Francis, and his wife, Kathleen L. MacDonald. Preference is given to a student who chooses a major field of study in either the business or science curricula. In addition, the selection process will recognize applicants whose activities and attitudes exhibit qualities of leadership and vision.

STEPHEN J. MACHUTA SCHOLARSHIP 

Established in 2020 by the Estate of Mary Machuta.  This scholarship will be awarded to children of coal miners, who have a financial need.  In the event there are no children of coal miners eligible, the scholarship will be made available to children whose parents work in the removal of oil and gas, who have a financial need.  In the event there are no students of oil or gas workers, preference will be given to children from Cambria County, who have a financial need.

DONALD L. MACK SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING

Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Donald Mack, a 1959 graduate of the Saint Francis accounting program and special agent for the Internal Revenue Service. A native of Altoona, Pennsylvania, Mr. Mack died in 2009. Restricted to accounting majors from the Altoona area or Blair County; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

GERALD K. "THE COP" MACK SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGLISH LITERATURE

Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Gerald K. Mack, former director of security at Saint Francis. Restricted to English majors; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

ISOBEL MORNINGRED MACK SCHOLARSHIP IN MATHEMATICS  Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Isobel Morningred Mack, a former resident of Tyrone. Restricted to mathematics and computer science majors; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

DONALD L. AND ISOBEL MORNINGRED MACK SCHOLARSHIP I  Established in 1997 by an anonymous donor. Preference given to students from the Tyrone area. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

DONALD L. AND ISOBEL MORNINGRED MACK SCHOLARSHIP II  Established in 1997 by an anonymous donor. Preference given to students from Blair County. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

PAUL J. MALOSKEY SCHOLARSHIP IN ECONOMICS

Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Paul J. Maloskey, an associate professor of economics who retired in 1990 after 39 years of teaching at Saint Francis. Restricted to economics majors; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

ARMOND A. MANFREDI, JR., LEADERSHIP AWARD IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Established in 1999 by Armond's brother, Joseph A. Manfredi, to fund leadership awards to business administration department seniors on the basis of academic excellence, achievement and leadership. Armond, a businessman, community and civic leader, in Elizabeth NJ, was a 1965 Saint Francis graduate. He died in 1999.

ARTHUR AND CARMELLA MARTYNUSKA SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2015 by the Martynuska family.  This Scholarship will be awarded to a Saint Francis University student who is a member of the football team, has achieved senior class standing with a minimum 2.75 GPA, and has a documented level of community service that exemplifies their commitment to helping others.  

MARY ANN McBRIDE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Established in 2009 by Edward McBride, in memory of his wife, Mary Ann (Berner) McBride '61, former professor of history at Saint Francis. Awards are based on need and preference is given to students from Nativity B.V.M. High School in Pottsville, PA.

PATRICK AND MARY ANN McCARTHY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP  Established in 1982 through a fund created by Mr. Patrick F. McCarthy of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in memory of his parents. The fund allows the scholarship committee to make awards to deserving students from Cambria County. Preference is given to students who plan to  study for the priesthood or who are children of coal miners.

DR. JAMES L. McCONNELL SCHOLARSHIP IN  BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Dr. James L. McConnell, a professor of accounting at Saint Francis. Dr. McConnell died in 2000. Restricted to business administration majors from the local area; based primarily  on financial need and good academic standing.

HAROLD AND LOIS M. McGEE SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1998 by the late Lois M. McGee who resided in Altoona. The scholarship is restricted to students who are of good academic standing, demonstrate financial need, and are members of parishes in the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese.

2ND LT. JAMES BARRY MCGILL USMC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP  Established in 2017 by Jim’s classmates and Jim’s brother, Steve McGill.  Jim was a TKE brother and a member of the wrestling and track teams.  Commissioned an officer in the United States Marine Corps at his graduation in June 1966, Jim was deployed to Vietnam in January 1967 and killed in action on May 25 that same year. This scholarship will be awarded to one student, an incoming freshman, who resides in Cambria, Blair or Somerset counties of Pennsylvania and has substantiated financial need.  The award will be distributed to a new student every academic year.

JOHN P. & MARY E. MCGRENRA SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a second semester freshman who graduated from a Philadelphia Archdiocese Catholic high school, who is in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need. 

MCIIWAIN SCHOOL BUS LINE SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is given to two deserving Penn Cambria graduates, who are attending Saint Francis University in the fall following graduation.

REV. LOUIS McINTRYE, T.O.R. SCHOLARSHIP IN NURSING

Established in 2022 by Thomas and Susan (Haussener) McElroy, Class of 1977.  Initially, the scholarship will be awarded to two incoming freshman students to the University’s Nursing Program.  The student must be a candidate for a BS Degree in Nursing from the University, have substantiated financial need, and must be a graduate of a Catholic high school, with preference given to Conwell-Egan Catholic High School, Fairless Hills, PA and The Academy of the Holy Cross, Kensington, MD.  The recipients will maintain the scholarship for only their freshman year, with two new freshman chosen annually.

FATHER FRANCIS McKINNEY, T.O.R., SCHOLARSHIP IN PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION

Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor in honor of Father Francis McKinney, T.O.R., a former professor in the philosophy and religious studies department at Saint Francis. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing. Restricted to  philosophy and religious studies majors.

DR. DAVID F. McMAHON SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2022 in memory of Dr. McMahon. This scholarship will be awarded to one student, an incoming full-time freshman with verified financial need. The recipient will be a student enrolled in one of the following academic programs: sociology/criminal justice or social work. The recipient will maintain the award for no more than four years, while maintaining an overall minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.

PAUL A. McNICHOL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1983 by Josephine McNichol of Altoona, Pennsylvania, in memory of her brother. The fund as established allows the scholarship committee to make awards based on need. Preference is given to students majoring in the field of communications.

PETER AND MEMI MELOTTI SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2013 by Dr. Peter and Memi Melotti. Dr. Melotti is a 1950 graduate. The scholarship will be awarded to a freshman from Cambria County, Pennsylvania, who has demonstrated financial need and who is enrolled in a humanities major or the School of Health Sciences.

MERCEDES-BENZ SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1992 by Mercedes-Benz of North America to recognize the selection of Mike Iuzzolino, former Saint Francis basketball player, as male scholar-athlete of 1991 by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. Awards will be made to undergraduate students enrolled in ecologically oriented sciences or engineering programs.

MIKEY'S HEART AND HUSTLE SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2017 by the Robert Katan Family in memory of Michael Katan, son of Anne Marie and Robert ’72 Katan.  Explicitly, the scholarship will be given to a student-athlete who demonstrates a desire to achieve, to never give up and to succeed both on and off the field.  The recipient will be a student-athlete who has completed his or her freshman year; is returning for the next academic year, is in good academic standing, and demonstrates both heart and hustle as determined by the Saint Francis University Director of Athletics with advisement from the coaching staff and senior University administrators in the financial aid office.  The scholarship will be distributed annually to a new student who will be recognized at the Athletics Award Banquet.  The award will rotate to a different team that is eligible to receive a scholarship every year. 

GEORGE MINNO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1984 by Helen Minno of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in memory of her husband. Mr. Minno, a long-time friend of the University, served as a member of the Board of Trustees. Preference is given to nursing majors.

RONALD P. MUFFIE, SR., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2017 by The Bruno & Lena DeGol Family Foundation in memory of Ronald P. Muffie, Sr., a 1957 graduate of Saint Francis University and a member of the men's basketball team.  This scholarship will be awarded to two student-athletes (one male, one female) who exemplify the spirit and commitment that Mr. Muffie showed during his years at the University. 

RICHARD DORSEY MULLER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT

Established through a gift from the Muller and DeLessio families, recognizes outstanding junior and senior students who wish to pursue a career in law. To qualify for this scholarship, a student must submit an essay that indicates why the applicant is pursuing a career in law, and what they hope to accomplish following law school. Information on how to apply for this scholarship will be provided to the students in their spring semester.

JOHN MURPHY SCHOLARSHIP IN HISTORY

Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor in honor of John Murphy, associate professor of history at Saint Francis. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing. Restricted to history majors.

DR. G. STEVEN NEELEY ENDOWMENT FUND

Established in 2010 by the Friends of Neeley in memory of Dr. G. Steven Neeley, former professor of Philosophy from 1993-2010. The fund will be used to assist student research activities, student research awards, and student conference attendance and presentations under the auspices of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies and the Ethics Institute.

FATHER VINCENT R. NEGHERBON SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1980 by the University in honor of Father Vincent Negherbon, T.O.R., president of Saint Francis from 1966-1972. A fund was established in 1997 by alumni and friends of the University to permanently endow the scholarship. Fr. Vincent died in 2008.

ROBERT F. O'LEARY '54 AWARD

The endowment was created in 2008 to honor Mr. O'Leary, a special alumnus with a twinkle in his eye who had a love of education and a passion for history. He valued his experience at Saint Francis and credited his time at the University for helping to shape the person he became. Restricted to students majoring in history.

MARTIN G. AND ANNA M. ORAVEC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Established in 2006 by Sandra Anne Oravec '66 of Arlington, Virginia in memory of her parents.  Restricted to female students majoring in math or science.  Based on financial need and good academic standing.

FATHER JACK O'MALLEY SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor in honor of Father Jack O'Malley, a 1959 alumnus of the University. Restricted to business administration majors. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

JOHN ORICHOSKY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT AWARD

This award is presented to a junior physician assistant student who demonstrates strong humanitarian qualities, who is involved in the SFU Student PA Society and who has maintained a minimum Q.P.A. of 3.0. The award is funded in honor of the late John Orichosky, a 1990 graduate of the physician assistant program.

URSULA PAWLOWSKI MEMORIAL/ DR. VINCENT AND JOYCE REMILLARD INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS ENDOWMENT

Established in 2010, the scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore, junior or first semester senior who wishes to enhance his/her undergraduate education with a study abroad experience. The scholarship is intended to defray the costs associated with study abroad. International scholars will be recommended to the President of the University by the University's scholarship committee and the Director of the Center for International Education and Outreach.

ANTHONY AND MARY PEKALA AWARD IN HUMANITIES

Established in 2011 by Dorothy Pekala '69 of Windber, PA. Awarded to a student who resides in Pennsylvania, is enrolled in a humanities major, has a minimum 2.5 GPA, and demonstrates financial need.

PERFETT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1977 by Dr. Alfred A. Perfett, Class of 1949, and members of the Perfett family. Preference is given to a qualified student from the Shenango Valley area of western Pennsylvania.

DINO AND ROSEMARY PERSIO SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1975 through a fund established by Attorney and Mrs. Dino S. Persio of Ebensburg.

JAMES PHISTER SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor in honor of James Phister, former director of food service at Saint Francis. Restricted to business administration majors; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

JAMES E. AND ELIZABETH C. PHISTER SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1990 by James Phister of Loretto. Mr. Phister is the former director of food services at Saint Francis. Elizabeth (Betty), who died in 1990, was a long-time food service employee. The scholarship was established to assist children of food service employees enrolled in undergraduate programs at Saint Francis University.

FRANK AND MARIE PICARELLA AWARD

Established in 2004 by Frank J. '60 and Marie Picarella of Loretto. Awarded annually to a Saint Francis athlete who has completed his or her undergraduate degree at Saint Francis and is enrolled in a graduate program at Saint Francis. Preference will be given to track and field or women's basketball graduates.

FRANK J. AND MARIE PICARELLA SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT  Established in 2003 by Frank J. '60 and Marie Picarella of Loretto. Restricted to eligible student athletes who are majoring in chemistry, physician assistant sciences, biology, computer science or mathematics.

DR. LAWRENCE PION SCHOLARSHIP IN BIOLOGY

Established in 2006 by Terrence Laughlin, a 1977 graduate of Saint Francis, in honor of Dr. Lawrence Pion, professor emeritus of biology. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student majoring in biology.

RAYMOND P. PONCHIONE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGLISH

Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor in honor of Raymond P. Ponchione, former vice president for advancement at Saint Francis. Preference given to English majors; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

POSKITT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2005 by Don J. Poskitt '58 of Tannersville, PA. The scholarship is awarded to qualified and deserving students.

JOHN W. POWERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in December of 1976 by former students in memory of Dr. John W. Powers, professor of education and member of the Saint Francis faculty for 30 years.

JACK AND MARY REES PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP  Established in 1994 by Jack and Mary Rees of Pittsburgh. Mr. Rees, a 1950 graduate of Saint Francis, died in 1999. The award is based on good academic standing.

FR. EMIL RESCONICH SCHOLARSHIP IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Established in 2013 by Robert Mesaros ’69.  This scholarship is given to students who wish to pursue a major in the biological sciences leading to an advanced degree/career in biological research or health care.  

BIG JOHN RILEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1987 in memory of Big John Riley, Class of 1948, a prominent Altoona radio and television personality who died in 1986. Restricted to residents of Blair and Cambria counties who have been active in community and/or high school activities and personify the true spirit of volunteerism.

DR. JAMES A. RITTNER SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2018 by alumni, Joseph Dryburgh '74 and his wife Susan in Memory of education faculty member Dr. Rittner.  This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student who is majoring in education with the intent of teaching in a public or private school at the elementary or secondary level.  The student must remain in good academic standing to be eligible for the scholarship in succeeding years.

JOSEPH, EDITH, AND JOSETTE ROBERTS AWARD

Established in 1999 by family members and friends in honor of the late Joseph Roberts and his widow, Edith Roberts of Cresson. The endowment was expanded in 2009 to include their late daughter, Josette. Mr. Roberts, who died in April 1999, served a long and distinguished career as President Commissioner of Cambria County. Josette, a 1960 graduate of Saint Francis, was a dedicated educator in Cambria County schools. Preference in the selection of award recipients will be given to students majoring in Physician Assistant Sciences from Cambria County.

M&M ROGERS SAILOR SCHOLARHIP

Established in June of 2019 by Stephen and Jean (Payne) Rogers, members of the Class of 1982.  This scholarship will be awarded to one freshman per academic year from Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, MD.  The student will hold the scholarship, which will be added to their financial aid package, for one academic year.

DR. ROBERT AND ROSEMARY RYAN SCHOLARSHIP IN HEALTH SCIENCES

Established in 2017 by Dr. Robert ’64 and Rosemary Ryan.  Specifically, this scholarship will be awarded to incoming freshman from Pennsylvania who are enrolled in the School of Health Sciences.  The student(s) must exhibit substantiated financial need.

WILLIAM RYAN '66 AND JUDITH RYAN AZZARA '66 SCHOLARSHIP 

Established in 1997 by John '64 and Sheila '65 Connors and other classmates of William Ryan, a 1966 graduate of Saint Francis, who was killed in Vietnam in 1969 and Judith Ryan Azzara '66.  The scholarship is awarded annually to deserving students by the scholarship committee, one of which is a preferred education major.

SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1983, the Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded to two students who are the children of Saint Francis alumni. One of the awards is named in memory of Daniel N. Molchan, a 1979 graduate of Saint Francis, who was treasurer of the National Alumni Association at the time of his death in 2000. To qualify for this scholarship, prospective students must submit a cover letter accompanied by an essay not exceeding 250 words addressing either: 1) the role Saint Francis has played in their family; or 2) expounding upon one of the "Goals of Franciscan Higher Education" as set forth in the University's Mission Statement. Award winners shall be selected based upon academic excellence in high school, the quality of the essay, and financial need.

SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Established in 1985 primarily through the efforts of Dr. Albert Zanzuccki, professor emeritus of accounting. The purpose of the endowment is to attract motivated students of high academic standing to the Saint Francis business program and to provide scholarship assistance to qualified business administration students.

SHIELDS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DARE-TO-DREAM AWARD

Established in 2021 by Shields School of Business faculty members Dr. Randy Frye and Dr. John Miko.  The recipient of this Award will be a full-time undergraduate Black or African-American student or a student of Black or African-American descent who is working toward a traditional undergraduate degree within the Shields School of Business.  Preference will be given to a student who has achieved junior status; however, first-year and sophomore students will also be considered.  The award will be applied toward the cost of the recipient’s education.

T. AGNES AND ERNEST J. SCHARPF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP  Established in 1998 by the T. Agnes and Ernest J. Scharpf Foundation. The Scharpfs were the parents of Marguerite DiSepio, a 1960 graduate of Saint Francis. Preference is given to business administration majors who are in good academic standing and are graduates of LaSalle Academy in New York City.

RUDOLPH & GERALDINE (LINGENFELTER) SCHONEK ENDOWMENTS FOR EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND NURSING  Established in 1986 and expanded in 1990 by the late Rudolph and Geraldine M. Schonek of Johnstown. Mr. Schonek, a businessman, and Mrs. Schonek, a registered nurse, designated the fund to provide student scholarships, faculty and curriculum development programs and other enhancements for the business administration and nursing departments.

DONALD A. SCHRATZ '54 SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING

Established in 1999 by Donald A. Schratz '54 of Pittsburgh, PA. Preference will be given to graduates of Central Catholic and Oakland Catholic High Schools in Pittsburgh, PA. Restricted to accounting majors who demonstrate financial need.

CHARLES M. SCHWAB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Established in 1977 to aid needy students affected by the 1977 Johnstown Flood, the scholarships are funded through proceeds from an annual golf tournament at Saint Francis University's Immergrun Golf Club. Eligibility guidelines were revised in 1980 to cover all worthy students from the University's local area.

MARK N. SHANK AWARD

Established in 2005 by Mark Shank '75 of Kensington, MD. Awarded to an accounting student who has achieved junior class standing (60 credits). Based on financial need and academic standing.

DR. FERDINAND K. AND FRANCES LITTLE SHIELDS SCHOLARSHIP

Established by family members and friends as a memorial to the couple's dedication to education. Dr. Shields, a graduate of Saint Francis, was a member of the University's Board of Trustees when he died in 1993. Mrs. Shields, an honors graduate of Seton Hill University, had served on the faculty of the Saint Francis Education Department before she retired from teaching. She died in 1991. Preference will be given to students from Cambria County who demonstrate an interest in the teaching of English, creative writing and dramatics.

JUDITH GILLIGAN SMITH SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2021 by Judith Gilligan Smith, Class of 1970.  This scholarship will be awarded to three incoming freshmen who are enrolled in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) or the Department of Education, have graduated high school with a minimum B+ average, and present verified financial need.  Candidates for the scholarship should possess excellent interpersonal skills and be involved in community service.  The recipients will maintain the scholarship for up to four academic years, contingent on maintaining an overall 3.0 GPA.

MAUREEN AND EDGAR SMITHE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ENDOWMENT

Established in 2007 by Maureen and Edgar Smithe of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Maureen is a former member of the Board of Trustees of Saint Francis University. Preference is given to students who are graduates of Bishop Guilfoyle High School in Altoona, Pennsylvania, or Hollidaysburg Area High School in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

BARBARA SORIANO SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Established by the late Ted J. Long of Altoona, Pennsylvania, in memory of his maternal grandmother, Barbara Soriano. Awarded to qualified upperclassmen who reside in Blair, Bedford, Centre, Clearfield and Huntingdon counties.

ART AND KATHY SPRINGSTEEN CHEMISTRY RESEARCH ENDOWMENT

Established in 2019 by Art '70 and Kathy Springsteen.  This endowment will support high-quality research opportunities and scholarships for potential and current undergraduate chemistry majors.  

ROBERT H. AND VIVIAN C. STEWART SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1997 by their son, Robert, a 1963 graduate. The fund permits the scholarship committee to make awards to students enrolled in the business administration department.

THE MAURICE STOKES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1988 by the Stokes Club to honor Maurice Stokes, a 1955 graduate and All-American basketball player. Maurice went on to play professionally with the Cincinnati Royals. He died in 1970 following a twelve-year illness. The endowment funds a men's Division I basketball scholarship.

LIZ STRUVE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in November 2023 by William Struve '65 in memory of his wife, Liz Struve. This scholarship will be awarded to a first-year student from Cambria County, Pennsylvania with verified financial need. The recipient will retain the scholarship for an additional three years contingent on maintaining good academic standing.

HENRY J. SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1973 through the estate of Henry J. Sullivan of North Scituate, Massachusetts, a member of the Federal Works Agency who received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Saint Francis in 1947.

JOHN AND NANCY G. SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Established in 2010 by John '67 and Nancy (Grabiak) '67 Sullivan. This scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who have demonstrated strong academic performance. Preference will be given to Conwell-Egan Catholic High School graduates majoring in science or education with demonstrated financial need.

DR. WAYNE TAKACS SCHOLARSHIP IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Established in 2013 by Robert Mesaros ’69.  This scholarship is given to students who wish to pursue a major in the biological sciences leading to an advanced degree/career in biological research or health care.  

DR. WAYNE TAKACS PHYSIOLOGY AWARD

Established in 2012 by Dr. Wayne Takacs, faculty emeritus.  This award will be given to a student currently enrolled in the Vertebrae Physiology course who demonstrates academic success along with excellent performance in the course lecture and corresponding laboratory.  

ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1991 by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Prostejovsky to assist students with documented financial need.

MARGARET TOBIN AWARD

Outstanding library research is awarded to an undergraduate for research that has been completed within the current academic year.  Candidates are nominated for this award by a professor.  This Award was funded by an anonymous donor.  Margaret Tobin was a former director of the Pasquerilla Library.  She passed away in 1986.

TORIE'S JOURNEY AWARD

Torie Lingenfelter was a 2007 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School.  She continued her education at Saint Francis University, where she received a bachelor's degree in Health Science in 2011 and a master's degree in Health Science in 2012.  She continued her studies in the nursing program and was a junior in class standing when she passed away in September 2012 as a result of an automobile accident.  To honor Torie's memory, her family established this Award.   It will be awarded to a Bishop Guilfoyle graduate who is a nursing major.  If no students meet this criteria, the award will be given to a student from Blair County who is a nursing major. Student must demonstrate financial need. 

LUKE TROTZ LEGACY AWARD

Established in 2022 by Saint Francis University students and the Office of Student Engagement, honors, recognizes, and celebrates Luke’s life.  Luke always encouraged the student body to be their best selves, and he created a space where all students could be heard.  He was a coach, a mentor, and a friend.  He supported an environment where students could ‘Become that Someone’ they were meant to be.  This award will be given to an outstanding student who is actively involved in a recognized student organization and exemplifies Luke’s character and commitment to making Saint Francis University and its students the best they can be.

KENNETH HALL "STYME" TEATS AWARD

Established by Lisa Teats-Hartmann, Class of 1985 and Jenna Hartmann, Class of 2020, in memory of Styme Teats, their brother/uncle.  Awarded to an SFU undergrad or graduate student who is in good academic standing and has demonstrated active engagement in improving rural cancer outcomes.

GENE AND SUZANNE TOOMEY SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING

Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor. Gene is a 1959 graduate of the Saint Francis accounting program, who died in 2013, and Suzanne, who died in 2003, was a 1960 graduate of the education program. Restricted to accounting majors.

FELICIA TOTH SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2017 by Felicia Toth ’83, who was a part-time, off-campus student in Accounting.  She was an Internal Revenue Agent with the U.S. Treasury Department.  This scholarship will be awarded to two incoming SFU freshman, one male, one female, who graduated from Bishop McCort Catholic High School in Johnstown, PA, and has substantiated financial need.  The donor prefers the awards be distributed as follows:  first preference, business management majors; second, accounting; third, any other majors within the Shields School of Business; fourth, physician assistant science; fifth, any other major.  The students will hold the scholarship for one academic year. 

BARBARA C. TRAVAGLINI SCHOLARSHIP

Established as The Clares Scholarships in 1975 as a result of fund-raising projects by the Clares, a women's group associated with the University, and renamed in 1980 in honor of the organization's founder, Barbara C. Travaglini of Thorndale, Pennsylvania, a former member of the University's Board of Trustees.

ROBERT C. TRUMPBOUR SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGLISH 

Established in 1994 by an anonymous donor in honor of Robert C. Trumpbour, former director of alumni relations at Saint Francis University. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing. Restricted to English majors.

THE UPLIFT ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2022 by Joy Thoma ’80.  This scholarship will be divided equally to three students enrolled in the Francis Worldwide School of Continuing Studies in either an associate degree or bachelor degree program.  The students must have substantiated financial need and preference will be given to those who (i) identify from at least one of the following ethnicities:  African-American, American-Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander-American, and/or Hispanic-American, or (ii) have been justice impacted.  

SARA AND SALVATORE (SAM) VALENTY SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2005 by Sara and Sam Valenty of Northern Cambria, PA. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a business management student who demonstrates academic achievement and financial need.

JOSEPH E. VECCHIO AWARD

Established in 2005.  This award will be granted to a Saint Francis Physical Therapy student in the last year of his/her studies who submits the best essay of up to 1,000 words on a topic chosen by the Department of Physical Therapy faculty, who will also serve as the judging panel.  The award will be used towards their National Physical Therapy Examination fee.

MICHAEL AND JANICE WALKER SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING  Established in 2007 by Michael J. Walker '81 and Janice Walker. The scholarship will be awarded to an accounting major with preference given to students from Indiana and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania.

ROBERT S. WATERS SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1971 through the estate of Robert S. Waters of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

KATHRYN AND JAMES WEIXEL AWARD

This award is given annually to a deserving sophomore or junior majoring or minoring in English.  The award was established by Dr. Kirk Weixel out of gratitude to his Aunt Kathryn and his brother, James, for their unwavering support and encouragement throughout his education.

ADELAIDE G. HEVERLY WELGE SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING 

Established in 1993 by Adelaide G. Heverly Welge, a former resident of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Restricted to accounting majors; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

ADELAIDE G. HEVERLY WELGE SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Established in 1993 by Adelaide G. Heverly Welge, a former resident of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Restricted to business administration majors; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

ADELAIDE G. HEVERLY WELGE SCHOLARSHIP IN EDUCATION

Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Adelaide G. Heverly Welge, a former resident of Altoona. Restricted to education majors; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

ADELAIDE G. HEVERLY WELGE SCHOLARSHIP IN MATH/COMPUTER SCIENCE

Established in 1995 by Adelaide G. Heverly Welge, a former resident of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Restricted to students majoring in math or computer science. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

THERESA WILD MEMORIAL AWARD

Established in memory of Theresa Wild of Sharon, Pennsylvania. Ms. Wild, who died in 2000, took great pride in the education of her grandniece, a 1999 graduate of the Physician Assistant Science program at Saint Francis University. The award will be made to a PA major in his or her final year of study.

MYRON C. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1984 through the estate of Myron C. Williams, a Johnstown, Pennsylvania, businessman and long-time friend of Saint Francis . The fund allows the scholarship committee to make awards to academically qualified students. Preference is given to young men studying for the priesthood.

GEORGE A. AND HERBERT T. WOLF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP  Established in 1985 by Margery Wolf Kuhn of Altoona. Provides academic scholarships to students from the local area with high academic credentials and demonstrated financial need.

JOHN J. AND ANN B. WOLF FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT  Established in 2007 by John and Ann Wolf of Altoona. The scholarship will be awarded for a four-year period to a graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School who plans to attend Saint Francis. John and Ann Wolfe are Bishop Guilfoyle graduates and John is a former member of the Board of Trustees of Saint Francis University.

DR. PHILIP M. WOO ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2021 for Dr. Woo, a Professor Emeritus of Economics and 26-year pillar of the business school faculty from 1961-1987, passed away in 2016. This scholarship will be awarded to one student, an incoming full-time freshman with verified financial need. The recipient will be a student enrolled in the Shields School of Business, with preference given to a student majoring in Economics. The recipient will maintain the award for their freshman year only, with a new student chosen annually. The recipient must earn a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better after the Fall semester in order to continue receiving the scholarship for the Spring semester.

DR. AND MRS. PHILIP M. WOO, Sr., SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - Established in 2007 by Dr. and Mrs. Philip M. Woo, Sr. of Ebensburg. Dr. Woo is a former professor of economics at Saint Francis. The scholarship will be used to assist students majoring in economics, business or accounting, who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.25 and demonstrate financial need. First preference will be given to graduates of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School. Second preference given to graduates from local area high schools.

FRANCIS J. AND CAROLINE YETSO SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT  Established in 2005 by Francis J. '59 and Caroline Yetso of Nipomo, California. Restricted to junior and senior students majoring in math and science. Based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

DR. ALBERT A. ZANZUCCKI SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING  Established in 1992 by an anonymous donor in honor of Dr. Albert Zanzuccki, professor emeritus and former department chairman of accounting, who retired in 1984 after 37 years of teaching at Saint Francis. After retirement, Dr. Zanzuccki continued to serve the University in a volunteer capacity as a member of the development staff. Restricted to accounting majors; based primarily on financial need and good academic standing.

THE FR. GABRIEL ZEIS, TOR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

This is the scholarship that was Established in 2014 by Frederick C. Travaglini '75.  This award will be conferred to a full-time student who is enrolled as a history/secondary education major, has a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrated financial need and attained junior class standing.  The recipient will be selected by faculty in the history and education programs.  If there are no suitable candidates in history/secondary education, preference will then be given to students enrolled in history/middle childhood education or early childhood education.

THE FR. GABRIEL ZEIS, TOR FRANCISCAN VALUES AWARD

Established in 2014 by the Saint Francis University Alumni Board of Directors, in honor of the University's 31st President, Father Gabriel Zeis, T.O.R., this award will be given to a student who meaningfully expresses the virtues of Francis of Assisi and the values of Franciscan education.

MARY AND PAUL ZOVINKA UNDERGRADUATE AWARD

Established in 2012 by Dr. Rose A. Clark and Dr. Edward P. Zovinka in honor of Mary and Paul Zovinka, and their many efforts to provide a better life for their family. The endowment will fund summer undergraduate research experiences for Saint Francis University chemistry majors. The researchers will be chosen by the Chemistry Department Faculty based on an interest in the field of chemistry including graduate school, research potential, service to the Chemistry Department and quality point average.