Walsh Launches Renacci Government Scholars Program

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What's New, 2013-10-11

Walsh University is pleased to announce the launch of the James B. Renacci Government Scholars Program. This unique scholarship and leadership program is designed to encourage the next generation of Americans to pursue a career in public service and is made possible through a personal gift from James Renacci.

As the first person in his family to graduate from college, Congressman Renacci values higher education. "For me, this is an opportunity to support the next generation of government leaders by helping to provide scholarships for academics and internships." Renacci, who is currently serving his second term representing the 16th Congressional District of Ohio, says he identifies deeply with the mission of Walsh University to educate leaders in service to others through a values-based education with an international perspective in the Judeo-Christian tradition. "I appreciate how the mission of Walsh and my Catholic faith intersect. The mission of Walsh empowers students to become leaders in service to the world," Renacci said.

Through this program, the student's within the Walsh University Government and Foreign Affairs major can apply for a scholarship for an internship or academics. For many students, the cost of pursuing internships can often be prohibitive. The funds from the Renacci Government Scholars program enables students to intern as public servants while residing in Washington D.C., or in a state capitol city-experiences they might not otherwise be able to afford.

For many young people, leaders such as Congressman James Renacci serve as a model of the importance of giving back to our community through service to the common good. "Engaging in government service requires a passion for serving the people and by understanding the role of government through internships and academics students can become involved and serve locally like I did," Congressman Renacci said.

The program will help to fund several initiatives within the Walsh University Government and Foreign Affairs major:

• Scholarship funds for 2 students per year. One scholarship will help underwrite a student internship in the area of Government and Foreign Affairs. The other fund will help underwrite tuition for a student enabling the student to focus on their coursework.


• Each year, the endowed program will feature two keynote presentations, one from a leader in Government and Foreign Affairs and the second from a leading government and foreign affairs scholar.


• In addition, the Renacci Government Scholars Program will sponsor the "All Politics is Local" conference offering any higher education student an opportunity to present original papers regarding domestic, international and philosophic areas of political science and international relations


• Each year, the Government and Foreign Affairs program hosts the Washington D.C. Experience trip where students meet with leaders in government, Walsh alumni, and engage in international and domestic policy briefings.


• Finally, the Congressional papers and archives of Congressman James Renacci will be housed at Walsh University.

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Catholic Scholarships

Parish Scholarship Program
The University of St. Thomas and participating parishes of the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese jointly sponsor the Parish Scholarship Program. This shared scholarship program is offered to encourage more Archdiocesan youth to pursue their college education in a Catholic environment where they can strengthen their faith and prepare to become active and supportive parishioners after graduation.

Parish contributions will be matched by UST, contingent on availability of funding. Freshmen, continuing UST students or transfer students must meet the following criteria in order to qualify:

• Minimum of cumulative 2.8 GPA


• Full-time enrollment each semester (excluding summer term)


• Undergraduates only


• Parish membership within Houston-Galveston Archdiocese

The Parish Scholarship Application must be submitted by April 1st. Scholarship eligibility will be determined every May.

Students should ensure the Office of Admissions has their participating parish listed on their application for admission. Students and/or parishes who would like information on participating in the program should contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at 713-525-2170.

Catholicity Scholarship
The Catholicity Scholarship is available to students in need of financial aid who are members of Catholic parishes outside of the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese. This scholarship is designed to encourage students to pursue academic excellence in the Catholic intellectual tradition and prepare students to become active members of Catholic communities upon graduation.

The Catholicity Scholarship is not a matched scholarship. Consideration for the scholarship will be made during the admissions application process for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Awards may be renewable and are contingent upon availability of funding.

Scholarship recipients will be required to submit proof of parish membership. Students who would like information on participating in the program should contact their admissions counselor during the time of application to UST.

Catholic School Teacher and Lay Minister Scholarship
UST students who are Catholic schoolteachers or lay ministers in their parish are awarded this scholarship on a first-come, first-served basis (meaning the deadline is on a rolling basis) as funding is limited. Forms are available on June 1 of each academic year, and the scholarship is designed to give half-tuition scholarships for ONE class in the fall semester, ONE class in the spring semester and ONE class for each summer session, pending availability of funds.

This program is for undergraduate or graduate students. Interested students must complete the application and will need to obtain signatures from their Catholic school or parish for confirmation of their position. Please fill out and submit the Catholic School Teacher or Lay Minister Scholarship Application.

Religious Order Discount
Individuals who are members of select religious orders may be eligible for the Religious Order Waiver or Discount. *PLEASE NOTE: Religious Order criteria and award amounts have changed beginning in the 2012-2013 fiscal year. You can access the application form and eligibility criteria here: 2013-2014 Religious Order Waiver/Discount.

Catholic Scholarships
As Houston's only Catholic university, the University of St. Thomas celebrates the Basilian core values of goodness, discipline, knowledge and community. A variety of scholarships are available to new freshmen, transfer and current students who demonstrate a strong commitment to and participation in the Catholic community.

V.J. Guinan Presidential Scholarship
The V.J. Guinan Presidential scholarship affords full tuition to incoming freshman students who excel academically and uphold the Catholic mission of the University. Candidates are Catholic students who are serious about attending a Catholic university in order to strengthen their Catholic identity and faith. The selection committee will interview applicants to determine their commitment to living the Basilian core values and contributing to religious life on campus.

To be considered, a separate application must be submitted along with certain application materials. Certain eligibility requirements apply. The Guinan Scholarship Application is available for submission.

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Holy Family University News and Events

Holy Family Partners with St. Hubert High School (9/6/2013)
Administrators from St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls, located in Northeast Philadelphia, joined officials from Holy Family University to sign an agreement that enters both schools into a collaborative educational partnership. The agreement consists of three components, including admissions and scholarship, a university and dual credit agreement, and continuing education. The partnership reinforces the commitment of both schools to offer advanced educational opportunities for the personal and intellectual growth of their students and faculty.

"For nearly 60 years, St. Hubert graduates have found their collegiate academic home at Holy Family. This agreement will allow us to further strengthen what has always been a great partnership," said Francis A. Farrell, President of St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls.

Students from St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls who graduate with a 2.5 GPA or higher are guaranteed admission to Holy Family University with application fees waived. St. Hubert students are also able to take dual-credit classes at both St. Hubert Catholic High School and Holy Family and earn both university credits and high school credit. Teachers, administrators, staff, and employees of St. Hubert are also able to enroll in Holy Family University undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as degree programs, with waived admission fees and opportunities for grants.

"We at Holy Family University are so pleased to expand this unique opportunity to St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girl," said University President Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, PhD. "Our commitment to our area high schools as learning partners is unflagging, and our new agreement with St. Hubert will be deeply beneficial to both schools-their students and faculty alike. As Catholic institutions, our mission and core values are similar, and we are excited to support St. Hubert students as they continue to develop as women of faith, integrity, and scholarship."

For 70 years, St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls has been forming women of faith and integrity in the Philadelphia area. The school itself is a neighborhood landmark, and their graduates stretch throughout the country and world. Since opening its doors in 1941, St. Hubert has drawn students from over 50 elementary schools in surrounding neighborhoods and every section of Philadelphia, the suburbs of Bucks and Montgomery counties, and Southern New Jersey. At St. Hubert, each student is offered a college-preparatory, liberal arts education. Over 98% of its graduates pursue their education beyond St. Hubert, and in the past four years graduates have received over $57 million in scholarships and grants to the colleges and universities of their choice. St. Hubert students are offered a cutting-edge academic education with technology incorporated into every aspect of the curriculum.

Holy Family University is a premier Catholic university of the liberal arts and professions with a main campus in Northeast Philadelphia and locations in Bensalem and Newtown, Pennsylvania. It has been recognized for providing outstanding undergraduate and graduate academic programs and professional career development in a faith-inspired, values-centered community. Founded in 1954 by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Holy Family University offers purpose-driven, engaged students the knowledge, values, and skills to help them find their place and purpose in today's workplace and world.

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