Howley Scholars Program
High School Scholarships

OVERVIEW

Nick and Lorie Howley’s philanthropic efforts originated in support for high school students through four-year scholarships. By providing these bright young adults from lower socioeconomic backgrounds with access to high-quality education, the goal has always been to help generate upward social and economic mobility.

Here’s a snapshot of how the Howley Scholars Program has evolved growing from the provision of one single scholarship into one of the most robust scholarship programs.

INVESTING IN EDUCATION

2,000

Four-year high school scholarships awarded to date

LOOKING BACK

20+
Years of awarding scholarships

Serving
Primarily Cleveland
and Philadelphia

CELEBRATING OUR FIRST SCHOLAR

2005

Arianne Lovey

PhD from Rutgers University

The first Howley Scholar was named in 2005, granting a four-year high school scholarship to St. Joseph Academy student Arianne Lovey, who went on to earn a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Infection, Immunity and Inflammation from Rutgers University. She is now an Immunology Researcher.

TEACHING STRONG VALUES

Partner schools are selected because of their commitment to outstanding academics and character education.

Outstanding academics

Character education

PARTNERING WITH HIGH SCHOOLS

13 Cleveland-area schools

benefit from the Howley Scholars Program:

  • Beaumont
  • Benedictine
  • Cleveland Central Catholic
  • Gilmour Academy
  • Holy Name
  • Magnificat
  • Padua Franciscan
  • Saint Edward
  • Saint Ignatius
  • Saint Joseph Academy
  • Saint Martin de Porres
  • Trinity
  • Villa Angela-St. Joseph

10 Philadelphia-area schools

benefit from the Howley Scholars Program:

  • Cristo Rey
  • La Salle College High School
  • Little Flower
  • Malvern Preparatory
  • Merion Mercy Academy
  • Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast
  • Roman Catholic
  • Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti
  • Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School
  • West Catholic

 

4 Boarding Schools

  • Christ School (NC)
  • St. Mary’s (NC)
  • Church Farm School (PA)
  • Virginia Episcopal (VA)

OVERCOMING BARRIERS

Multi-year scholarships best address:

  • Low socioeconomic standing
  • Unequal opportunity
  • Limited access to high-quality education

MOVING FORWARD

Over 90% of scholars graduate high school

PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION

Over 90%

Nearly all Howley Scholars go on to attend college after completing high school.

ACHIEVING ACADEMIC SUCCESS

3.75
Average high school GPA for our scholars

BECOMING A HOWLEY SCHOLAR

Scholarship eligibility includes a demonstration of:

  • Financial need
  • Academic achievement
  • Willingness to participate in extracurricular activities

MAINTAINING ELIGIBILITY

Howley Scholars must maintain:

  • A minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Meaningful participation in school activities
  • Ongoing communication with The Howley Foundation