Howley Scholars Program
College Scholarships

OVERVIEW

Adding college scholarships to the Howley Scholars program was a natural progression and gives Nick and Lorie Howley the chance to support even more students along their paths toward high-quality education.

College scholarships allow recipients to graduate with very modest educational debt, making it easier to achieve upward social and economic mobility as they begin their careers.

110 students from 7 partner high schools are currently receiving four-year college scholarships.

LOOKING BACK

2017
Piloted our 1st college scholarship program through the Cristo Rey Network

170
College scholarships awarded to date

Serving
Primarily Cleveland and Philadelphia and the Cristo Rey Network

INVESTING IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

Partner schools are selected because of their long-term success with first-generation college students and commitment to offering wraparound services.

PARTNERING WITH OUR SPECIFIC HIGH SCHOOLS

7 Cleveland-area colleges

benefit from the Howley College Scholars Program:

  • Baldwin Wallace University
  • Cleveland State University
  • Hiram College
  • John Carroll University
  • Kent State University
  • Ursuline College
  • Walsh University

14 Philadelphia-area colleges

benefit from the Howley CollegeScholars Program:

  • Arcadia University
  • Cabrini University
  • Chestnut Hill College
  • Drexel University
  • Gwynned Mercy University
  • La Salle University
  • Neuman University
  • Penn State University
  • St. Joseph’s University
  • Temple University
  • Villanova University
  • West Chester University
  • Widener University
  • Williamson College of the Trades

Cristo Rey Partner Colleges

DEFINING ELIGIBILITY BY MAJORS OF STUDY

Priority is given to students majoring in fields identified as providing long-term growth and success for future professionals, including:

  • Business/Economics
  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Nursing
  • Healthcare
  • Math
  • Science
  • Education
  • Criminal Justice

PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR WRAPAROUND SERVICES

Funding is also provided to pay partial salaries for alumni coordinators at partner high schools to provide:

  • Ongoing support throughout college
  • Guidance for first-generation college students
  • Resource referral regarding individual needs (e.g., academics, financial aid, work study, miscellaneous services)

BECOMING A HOWLEY COLLEGE SCHOLAR

Scholarship eligibility includes a demonstration of:

  • Graduation from partner high school or Cristo Rey schools with 3.0+ GPA 
  • Enrollment at one of the partner colleges/universities in Ohio or Pennsylvania
  • Pursuit of an identified eligible major
  • Application made for financial aid and Pell grant
  • On-campus residency

MAINTAINING ELIGIBILITY

Howley College Scholars must maintain:

A minimum 2.0 GPA throughout college