Saint Francis University

Three students were awarded $1,000 in competitive grants for creative or service projects that are firmly grounded in the humanities. The 2019-2020 recipients are Madaline Johnston from Blairsville, PA; John Weidner from Johnstown, PA; and Anthony Labriola from Altoona, PA.

Saint Francis University student, Damian Tobias, is this year's recipient of a $5,000 Father Tom Schaefer Scholarship from SAGE Scholars Educational Foundation. The SAGE Scholars Educational Foundation in 2019 pledged $1,000,000 in scholarship funds to further support SAGE Scholars' mission - making higher education more affordable. 2022 marks the fourth year of the annual Dr. James B. Johnston scholarship essay contest. This year hundreds of students shared their stories, preparing for college, visiting the campus, and making their final choices. Damian's essay stood out for the top scholarship prize of $5,000. He says, "Saint Francis University made a promise that they would honor my goals and career path in any way that they possibly could, even if it meant adapting the curriculum to be learned outside of the classroom. No other university seemed to value hands-on learning nearly as much as Saint Francis University, so it was clear that they were the perfect fit." Damian is a first-year student in the Shields School of Business.

Rebecca Hollobaugh, a freshman at Saint Francis University, has won a $1,000 SAGE Scholars scholarship in a nationwide essay contest. Hollobaugh was one of the winning 100 scholarship recipients who wrote an exceptional essay.

Provost and Dean's List, Writing Center Tutor, Cross-Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Runner, Ms. Hannah Weber has been awarded a $1,200 fellowship to complete her studies as a Physician Assistant.

Each year, Delta Epsilon Sigma offers scholarships and fellowships to deserving student members. Provost and Dean's List, former President of the American Sign Language Club, Volunteer at the Central PA Humane Society, and Chaplain for Omega Zeta Nu, Ms. Sara Kazman has been awarded a $1,200 scholarship to pursue her studies as a Physician Assistant.

Saint Francis University student Ms. Amy O'Hearn, has won the Delta Epsilon Sigma $1,500 Sister Brigid Brady Graduate Award. Ms. O'Hearn has developed practical and research skills to serve people in need while maintaining a QPA exceeding 3.8 in the University's highly rigorous Masters of Occupational Therapy program.

Four Saint Francis University Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering students each win a $2,500 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Pittsburgh Section Scholarship.

Saint Francis University studnets have been awarded a grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Pennsylvania branch, to attend the 2018 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders

Four Saint Francis University Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering students, were each awarded $3,000 scholarships.

Saint Francis University held its annual President's Awards Convocation on April 26, on the Loretto campus. The ceremony recognized students and faculty members for their outstanding achievements in academics and campus involvement.