The Maguire Scholars College Program The University of Scranton About The Program The Maguire Foundation will provide last dollar scholarship support to students graduating from the listed Philadelphia area high schools for four years of matriculation. Maguire Scholars who are selected by their respective institutions must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher. The student also must be an active participant in his/her school through extra-curricular activities and/or community service. There are currently 31 partnership institutions of higher education. Eligibility To be eligible for the Maguire Scholars College Program, students must meet the following criteria: 1. Graduate from one of the high schools listed on the attached list. 2. Earn at least a 3.0 grade point average or equivalent in high school. 3. Complete a Maguire Scholars Program Application that includes a letter of recommendation from a supervisor of a community service or extracurricular activity. 4. Engage in community service and/or extracurricular activities. 5. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov, before February 15, 2019 and include The University of Scranton as a desired institution. 6. Qualify for admission to The University of Scranton. 7. Demonstrate financial need by having an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $0-$25,000. 8. Contribute at least $5,000 per year to tuition, room & board. ($1,000 at a community college). 9. Agree to participate in regular Maguire Scholar activities in accordance with university requirements. Application Guidelines All applications must be submitted or postmarked in their entirety by March 1, 2019. Complete the application Complete the personal statement Attach a letter of recommendation All application material must be sent directly to the Financial Aid Office at The University of Scranton. The University of Scranton Office of Financial Aid 800 Linden Street Scranton, PA 18510-4689 Attention: Maguire Scholars Application 1
The Maguire Scholars College Program Name: Last First MI Address: Street Address or PO Box Email: City State ZIP Telephone: (H) (C) High School: Graduation Date: Cumulative GPA: SAT: ACT: Application Submitted for: University of Scranton College/University Name Please Indicate: I am a current Maguire High School Scholar I am a current Distinguished Maguire High school Scholar (This information will be verified by the Maguire Foundation) Student Signature By signing below, I acknowledge that all information I have provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate. Student Signature Date 2
Essay Question DIRECTIONS: Please answer the following question. The response should be no less than two paragraphs, but no more than one page. Answer should be typed in standard 12-point font, double spaced. Each page should have your name, your high school, and the college to which you are applying for the Maguire Scholars Program. QUESTION: The mission of The Maguire Foundation is grounded in St. Ignatius Loyola s teachings that we are men and women for others. What do you do to serve others? Incomplete applications will be deemed ineligible and will NOT be returned to the applicant. Please send complete application inclusive of your application page, essay and letter of recommendation. The University of Scranton will select and notify recipients directly. DO NOT SEND ANY MATERIALS TO THE MAGUIRE FOUNDATION. 3
Recommendation When submitting your application materials, please include a letter of recommendation from a community or activity leader who can accurately assess your potential to maximize this scholarship opportunity. Letters should be submitted in a sealed envelope and sent directly to The University of Scranton and addressed to ATTN: Maguire Scholars Program and marked with your name on the front of the envelope. Name of Recommender: Last First MI Title: School/Organization: Address: Street Address or PO Box Email: City State ZIP Telephone: (H) (C) Incomplete applications will be deemed ineligible and will NOT be returned to the applicant. Please send complete application inclusive of your application page, essay and letter of recommendation. The University of Scranton will select and notify recipients directly. DO NOT SEND ANY MATERIALS TO THE MAGUIRE FOUNDATION. 4
The Maguire Scholars Program High Schools Academy of Notre Dame Agnes Irwin AIM Academy Archbishop Carroll Archbishop Ryan Archbishop Wood Baldwin School Bishop McDevitt Bishop Shanahan Bonner / Prendergast Cardinal O Hara Conwell-Egan Cristo Rey Devon Preparatory School Father Judge Germantown Friends School Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Hallahan Hardy Williams High School The Haverford School Holy Ghost Preparatory School Lansdale Catholic LaSalle College High School Little Flower Malvern Preparatory School Mastery, Lenfest Campus 5
6 Mastery, Pickett Campus Mastery, Shoemaker Campus Mastery, Thomas Campus Merion Mercy Academy Mercy Career & Technical High School Mount Saint Joseph Academy Nazareth Academy High School Neumann/Goretti Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Pope John Paul II Roman Catholic Shipley School Simon Gratz High School Springside Chestnut Hill Academy St. Joseph s Preparatory School St. Hubert West Catholic William Penn Charter School Woodlynde School