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Howley Foundation Scholarship
Awarded by The Howley Foundation
If you graduate from one of the following approved high schools in the Philadelphia or Cleveland regions and meet the academic requirements, you’ll be eligible for this generous $10,000 scholarship. And if your school is out-of-state, you'll receive the same tuition rate as our in-state students.
- Archbishop Carroll High School
- Benedictine High School
- Church Farm School
- Cleveland Central Catholic High School
- Cristo Rey High School
- Father Judge High School
- Ligouria Academy
- Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls
- Mercy Career & Technical High School
- Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School
- Newman Goretti High School
- Roman Catholic High School
- St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls
- St. Joseph's Preparatory School
- St. Martin de Porres High School
- Villa Angela - St. Joseph High School (VASJ)
- West Catholic Preparatory High School
- Woodlynde School
On top of that, Howley Scholars will receive a $1,000 Penn College Foundation award. Become a Howley Scholar and you’ll be supported by dedicated advisors, tutoring services, and mentorship opportunities.
Requirements
- Enrolled in any major
- Be recommended by your Philadelphia area Howley Foundation High School
- Live on campus in College-provided housing
- Enroll in the fall after graduating from high school
- Enrolled full-time
Required GPA
- 2.5
Awarded
- Fall semester
Renewable
- Up to 4 years
Scholarship Award
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Howley Scholarship, each Howley Scholar must:
- Be recommended by their Howley Foundation High School
- Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
- Enroll full-time in an associate- or bachelor-degree program
- Enroll the fall after graduating from high school
- Submit the Penn College Scholarship Application
- File a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Live on campus in College-provided housing
- Permit Penn College to provide periodic reports to The Howley Foundation
This scholarship will be counted as "Last Money In" for financial aid purposes. Penn College employee dependents are not eligible for this award.
Renewability
The Howley Scholarship is renewable for:
- Associate's degree students: Two years
- Bachelor's degree students: Four years
Recipients must:
- Be enrolled full-time
- Be on track to graduate on time
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
- Continue to live on campus
Provided you meet the criteria above, half of the scholarship value will be applied to your fall semester bill. The second half will be applied to your spring semester bill.
Sample Costs & Aid
How could financial aid stack up to cover the cost of your Penn College education? Here's an example.
Credit loads and associated costs vary by academic program. The First-Year Cost Estimator can help you find yours.
| 2022-23 Costs (estimated) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $21,080 |
| On-Campus Housing & Dining | $11,224 |
| Books & Tools | $1,400 |
| Total Direct Costs | $33,704 |
| Potential Financial Aid | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan | $5,444 |
| Federal Pell Grants | $6,895 |
| PA State Grant | $5,260 |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant | $2,800 |
| Howley Foundation Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Penn College Foundation Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Penn College Work Study (up to $3,915) | $2,305 |
| Additional Contribution Required | $0 |
This example assumes a student with a $0 EFC (maximum need) and who has met all financial aid application deadlines.
Howley Foundation High Schools
| Archbishop Carroll High School | Radnor, PA |
| Benedictine High School | Cleveland, OH |
| Church Farm School | Exton, PA |
| Cleveland Central Catholic High School | Cleveland, OH |
| Cristo Rey High School | Philadelphia, PA |
| Father Judge High School | Philadelphia, PA |
| Ligouria Academy | Philadelphia, PA |
| Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls | Philadelphia, PA |
| Mercy Career & Technical High School | Philadelphia, PA |
| Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School | Upper Darby, PA |
| Newman Goretti High School | Philadelphia, PA |
| Roman Catholic High School | Philadelphia, PA |
| St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls | Philadelphia, PA |
| St Joseph's Preparatory School | Philadelphia, PA |
| St. Martin de Porres High School | Cleveland, OH |
| Villa Angela - St. Joseph High School (VASJ) | Cleveland, OH |
| West Catholic Preparatory High School | Philadelphia, PA |
| Woodlynde School | Strafford, PA |
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