Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Cornerstone Scholarship 2026-2027

Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Cornerstone Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year

The Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Cornerstone Scholarship was established in 2007 by the non-profit community organizations that knew and experienced Msgr. McGowan’s unselfish support of his community. Monsignor McGowan believed in God, family and community. In his memory, the Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Cornerstone Scholarship is awarded annually to students pursuing education at one of the regional academic institutions to which Monsignor devoted his time and service.

The Msgr. McGowan Cornerstone Scholarship Committee encourages students to live and practice their chosen profession within Northeastern Pennsylvania so as to make a lasting contribution for the improvement of their home community in much the same spirit as Monsignor McGowan.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Cornerstone Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Have their legal residence within the nine (9) county territory of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Bradford
Sullivan
Columbia
Susquehanna
Lackawanna
Wayne
Luzerne
Wyoming
Pike

2. Be a full-time enrolled senior class student for the Fall 2026 term.

3. Have a long-term commitment to serving others in his/her community.

4. Have shown successful leadership experience.

5. Have a proven moral and high ethical character.

6. Be a hard-working student, producing to the best of his/her academic ability.

7. Have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid on file and show a demonstrated financial need.

8. Submit this application by May 1, 2026.

First Name

Last Name

Royal ID

University of Scranton Email

Address

County of Residence

Phone Number

Family Information

Provide the following information where applicable.

Father/Stepfather/Guardian

Name of Father/Stepfather/Guardian

Street Address, City, State, Zip Code

Phone Number

Mother/Stepmother/Guardian

Name of Mother/Stepmother/Guardian

Street Address, City, State and Zip Code

Phone Number

School and Community Activities

List extracurricular, athletic, community, and religious activities in which you have participated during college. Please list the activities in order of importance to you.

How many activities would you like to list?

Activity

Number of Years

Leadership Positions, Awards & Recognition

Work Experience

Please list your paid work experience during college, beginning with your most recent position.

How many employers would you like to list?

Employer

Nature of Work

Dates of Employment

Hours Per Week

Recommendations

Each applicant is to provide two letters of recommendation from non-family members: one from a current educator and one letter of character reference from someone who can attest to the applicant’s moral and ethical character.

Provide the below information pertaining to your recommenders.

Recommender 1 First Name

Recommender 1 Last Name

Recommender 1 Email

Recommender 1 Phone Number

Recommender 2 First Name

Recommender 2 Last Name

Recommender 2 Email

Recommender 2 Phone Number

Essay

Each applicant is to provide a personal statement in 300 – 500 words, (typed in 12-pitch, double-spaced with 1-inch margins) on “How I can contribute to my Northeastern Pennsylvania community in the spirit of Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan.” Your statement should include information that will help us in knowing you and understanding your eligibility or need (for example: what factors influenced your area of study, how you are financing your education, significant work or volunteer experience, reasons for choosing your professional or future goals - e.g. challenges in your life experience and/or long range plans after graduation).

Please upload a PDF of your essay.

Incomplete applications will be deemed ineligible and will NOT be returned to the applicant.

I understand that information contained in my application may be shared with the scholarship advisory committee and /or scholarship sponsor. I acknowledge that all materials submitted in this application become the property of The University of Scranton. Further, I hereby give the University of Scranton, permission to provide The Luzerne Foundation, as the McGowan Cornerstone Scholarship Sponsor, with the applicant’s pertinent contact information and documentation as may be used to publicize the award.

Student Signature

Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Cornerstone Scholarship 2026-2027

Future Students

Current Students

Parents

Alumni

Community