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The signing is the second of \nthree planned in October. It will bring together 50 school districts \nfrom Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania and guarantee their graduates\n admission and the chance for a financially responsible degree option to\n prepare for in-demand careers at one of the three campuses of \nCommonwealth University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agreement guarantees admission for \nthe graduates who enroll in a bachelor’s degree program and who meet the\n following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Apply for admission to any location within Commonwealth University no later than December 15 of the student’s senior year.<\/li>
- Graduate from their respective school districts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Those\n graduates would be eligible for four tiers of academic merit \nscholarships according to the following academic preparedness of the \nstudent applicant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Tier 1 – 95% or above or 3.8 to 4.0 cumulative GPA – $28,000; $7,000 annually<\/li>
- Tier 2 – 90-94% or above or 3.5 to 3.79 cumulative GPA – $24,000; $6,000 annually<\/li>
- Tier 3 – 85-89% or above or 3.0 to 3.49 cumulative GPA – $16,000; $4,000 annually<\/li>
- Tier 4 – 80-84% or above or 2.5 to 2.99 cumulative GPA – $12,000; $3,000 annually<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
All\n scholarship recipients must remain enrolled full-time at Commonwealth \nUniversity for a minimum of 12 credits per academic semester and \nmaintain an overall GPA of 2.50 to remain in good academic standing and,\n therefore, eligible for the scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Bashar Hanna, President of Commonwealth University, signs the Local Scholars agreement as Dr. Amy Martell, Superintendent of Canton Area School District, looks on. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The scholarship is \nrenewable for up to four (4) academic years, or eight (8) consecutive \nfall and spring academic semesters, if the criteria above are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On-campus\n housing at the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, or Mansfield campuses, will be \nguaranteed for up to four (4) years of full-time student enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nursing,\n physician assistant, and other health professions programs remain \nselective and have additional requirements or capacities. For these \nprograms, it is vital that students apply as early as possible to these \nmajors to receive early consideration for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“These \nagreements signify the power of partnership to make a significant impact\n in the lives of our region’s students. We are fortunate to have \nacademically talented and driven high school students in our region who \nwill thrive as Huskies, Bald Eagles, and Mounties. We look forward to \nwelcoming them to our campuses,” said Bashar W. Hanna, Commonwealth U \npresident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This agreement assures students from our partner \nschool districts who work hard and display a spirit and resolve to \ncomplete a college degree have the opportunity to attend our institution\n at an affordable cost. Student success is at the heart of what we do, \nand our mission to prepare students for their future careers results in \n99% of our graduates being employed or in graduate programs within a \nyear of graduation. With more access to academic programs, professional \nexperiences, internships, and uncommon experiences, these students have \nopportunities far and above what any one location could offer \nindependently. This partnership harnesses the ‘Power of Three’ for our \nstudents, their families, and our community.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Provost and Senior\n Vice President for Academic Affairs Diana Rogers-Adkinson spoke of how \nthis will benefit both the students and employers in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This\n agreement will benefit the students we serve, including the portion who\n are first-generation students,” Rogers-Adkinson said. “Now it will be \neven easier and more affordable for them to continue their studies at \none of our Commonwealth U locations to earn their degree.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“In \naddition, this agreement will benefit workforce development in our \nregion and beyond,” Rogers-Adkinson said. “Keeping our best and \nbrightest in our region will strengthen our communities for years to \ncome.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield are boldly \ninvesting in the people and communities of Pennsylvania, together as \nCommonwealth University. The University is an affordable, \nstudent-centered academic powerhouse where the leading programs of our \nlegacy institutions not only remain but grow even stronger. More than \n80% of CU students are enrolled in foundational, in-demand programs \nlike:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Business Administration<\/li>
- Early Childhood Education<\/li>
- Special Education<\/li>
- Criminal Justice<\/li>
- Applied Computer Science<\/li>
- Biology<\/li>
- Psychology<\/li>
- Social Work<\/li>
- Media and Journalism<\/li>
- Exercise Science<\/li>
- Nursing<\/li>
- Health Sciences w\/ pre-professional pathways<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Bloomsburg,\n Lock Haven, and Mansfield also continue to offer student activities, \nclubs, events, and campus life for an unforgettable college experience. A\n full complement of NCAA athletic programs at each campus leads the \nspirit of Huskies, Bald Eagles, and Mountaineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to \nTom Fletcher, Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic \nPartnerships, “This agreement further solidifies the great working \nrelationship we have with our local school districts. And now, with our \nBloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, and Clearfield locations, \nCommonwealth University offers even more benefits for students and their\n families. It’s a powerful combination.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To see the complete list of schools and for more details visit: https:\/\/www.commonwealthu.edu\/cost-and-tuition\/local-scholars<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Mansfield, PA\u00a0 \u2014 Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield, together as Commonwealth University and 14 school districts in central Pennsylvania, have …