Shirley and Joseph Boscov Scholars Program
The Shirley and Joseph Boscov Scholars program is the premier award for outstanding local high school graduates attending Alvernia University who thrive in the classroom as well as outside through volunteer and community involvement.
The scholarship has been established to help committed and hard working students realize their dream of a quality, private, higher education right here in Berks County.
Eligibility Requirements
Boscov Scholars are new students matriculating full time at Alvernia who are residents of Berks county and recent high school graduates (within one calendar year). In addition, candidates should also possess the following qualities:
- Demonstrate a solid record of high school achievement to be exemplified by a minimum 3.5 GPA and a score of 1100 SAT (24 ACT)^, strong leadership and community service
- Express an interest in the following academic areas: The Arts, Business, Teacher Education, Healthcare, or the Sciences
^ Test scores are optional for 2022-23 academic term due to limited test availability during COVID-19 quarantine.
Award Amounts
- Final candidates will receive a $25,000 award renewable for up to four years. Students who are awarded the Boscov Scholars Award, will receive this in place of any previously offered Merit Scholarships.
- Scholars will automatically be enrolled into the University Honors Program.
The scholarship is automatically awarded upon review of your application by our Admissions Staff and is renewable as long as recipients maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, continue be a full time student and engage in service to the University and the community.
For questions concerning the Shirley and Joseph Boscov Scholars Program, please call the Alvernia Undergraduate Admissions Office at (610) 796-8269 or email admissions@alvernia.edu.
