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.
1. Have their legal residence within the nine (9) county territory of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
2. Be a full-time enrolled senior class student for the Fall 2024 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.
Provide the following information where applicable.
List extracurricular, athletic, community, and religious activities in which you have participated during college. Please list the activities in order of importance to you.
Please list your paid work experience during college, beginning with your most recent position.
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.
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).
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