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Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.

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At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.

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At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.

Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.

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Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.

With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!

Non-Traditional Undergraduate

Dexter Hanley Grant

Full-Time Grant

For Non-Traditional undergraduate students enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits per term.
Recipients are chosen based upon demonstrated financial need.
Renewal of this award is contingent upon the student maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Students must file a FAFSA each academic year.
They range from $500 to $13,000.

Part-Time Grant

For Non-Traditioanl undergraduate students enrolled for fewer than 12 credits per term.
Recipients are chosen based upon demonstrated financial need.
Renewal of this award is contingent upon the student maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Students must file a FAFSA each academic year.
They range from $500 to $10,000.

ROBERT MCDEVITT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

An applicant must:

Be a student with financial need
Be a student of academic excellence
Be a student who combines studies with job and family responsibilities

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CHARLOTTE W. NEWCOMBE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation (www.newcombefoundation.org) offers scholarships to returning or second-career women.
An applicant must:

Female at least 25 years of age
Earned 60 credits or more by the end of the current Spring term
Be registered for at least 6 credits for the Fall semester
Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better

The Financial Aid Office will notify students who have met these criteria. Completed applications must be received by the given deadline before fund will be disbursed to student’s account.

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OPPENHEIM SCHOLARSHIP

An applicant must:

Be a Female
Be an undergraduate student from Lackawanna County with financial need
Be a Displaced homemaker (single head of household)
Be a person of talent who has excellent promise of success

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If you have any questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

To apply for the McDevitt, Newcombe or Oppenheim awards, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 15th.