James Burns Memorial Scholarship 2026-2027

James Burns Memorial Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year

Please select the option that best identifies you.

Only enrolled and accepted students are eligible to apply for scholarships. Please contact the Financial Aid Office at (570) 941-7701 or finaid@scranton.edu for additional information.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the James Burns Memorial Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

Demonstrate financial need.
Be a child or grandchild of a current or retired ARAMARK Corp. employee.
Completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov and include The University of Scranton as a desired institution.

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Email (please use the email indicated on your Common Application)

University of Scranton Email

Street Address

Royal ID

Has your 2026-2027 Free Application for For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) been filed?

How many of your parents and/or grandparents are current or retired employees of ARAMARK?

Name of Relative Employed by ARAMARK

Employee's Relationship to Student

Employment Status

Name of Relative Employed by ARAMARK

Employee's Relationship to Student

Employment Status

Name of Relative Employed by ARAMARK

Employee's Relationship to Student

Employment Status

Name of Relative Employed by ARAMARK

Employee's Relationship to Student

Employment Status

Please upload a PDF of a letter from ARAMARK Corp. confirming your relative's employment and signed by both the employee and an authorized ARAMARK representative.

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

Student Signature
By signing below, I acknowledge that all information I have provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate and I agree to have my application information shared with "The James Burns Memorial Scholarship Committee" and to abide by The University of Scranton's Student Comprehensive Guide to Financial Aid policies on receipt of financial aid. I also acknowledge that I am not a recipient of any full tuition tuition awards. I further understand that receipt of this award may impact previously awarded University of Scranton merit scholarship and/or need-based financial aid awards.

Undergraduate Admissions

James Burns Memorial Scholarship 2026-2027

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