Alvernia University 2023 Shirley and Joseph Boscov Scholars Program, USA

The Shirley and Joseph Boscov Scholars program is the premier award for outstanding local high school graduates attending Alvernia University who thrive in the classroom as well as outside through volunteer and community involvement.

The scholarship has been established to help committed and hard working students realize their dream of a quality, private, higher education right here in Berks County.

• Table of Content
• About Alvernia University
• Alvernia University Shirley and Joseph Boscov Scholars Program
• Aim and Benefits of Alvernia University Shirley and Joseph Boscov Scholars Program
• Requirements for Alvernia University Shirley and Joseph Boscov Scholars Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Alvernia University

The roots of Alvernia University were planted in 1926 when the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis established an orphanage in the building now known as Francis Hall; eventually the orphanage became an elementary school. Beginning as a college for the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters in 1958, the institution became a four-year liberal arts school. Alvernia received its charter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1960. Alvernia soon opened its doors to female students from the laity while the first male students were enrolled in 1971. Since that time, the University has ... continue reading

Alvernia University Shirley and Joseph Boscov Scholars Program

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Country to study	United States
School to study	Alvernia University
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	Alvernia University
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Alvernia University Shirley and Joseph Boscov Scholars Program

• Final candidates will receive a $25,000 award renewable for up to four years. Students who are awarded the Boscov Scholars Award, will receive this in place of any previously offered Merit Scholarships.

Requirements for Alvernia University Shirley and Joseph Boscov Scholars Program Qualification

Boscov Scholars are new students matriculating full time at Alvernia who are residents of Berks county and recent high school graduates (within one calendar year). In addition, candidates should also possess the following qualities:

• Demonstrate a solid record of high school achievement to be exemplified by a minimum 3.5 GPA and a score of 1100 SAT (24 ACT)^, strong leadership and community service
• Express an interest in the following academic areas: The Arts, Business, Teacher Education, Healthcare, or the Sciences

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Alvernia University on admissions.alvernia.edu to apply

Scholars will automatically be enrolled into the University Honors Program

The scholarship is automatically awarded upon review of your application by our Admissions Staff and is renewable as long as recipients maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, continue be a full time student and engage in service to the University and the community.

For more details visit: Alvernia University website.   or email [email protected].