WEST CHESTER OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
SCHOLARSHIP

Mr. and Mrs. John O’Connell, owners of West Chester Off-Campus Housing (see attached property listings) are offering five(5) $1000.00 tuition-based scholarships to West Chester University students. Applications are due by October 15.

All Applicants must meet the following general criteria:

1. Reside in West Chester Off-Campus Housing (Specifically, an O’Connell property.)
2. Current West Chester University student in good standing with WCU and West Chester Off Campus Housing.
3. At least one academic semester of coursework remaining after the end of this fall semester.
4. Minimum of 15 completed credits at West Chester University with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
5. Active participant in community service.
6. Complete application submitted by October 15.

Four scholarships will be given to a combination of male and female students meeting the criteria above. The last scholarship will be given to a student who is currently in the ROTC, who is committed to serving in the military in the future, or a veteran. Proof of enlistment will be required for the application. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of two staff from the Division of Student Affairs and one full-time ineligible student. The final selection will be made by the Director of Major Gifts and Scholarships. Mr. and Mrs. O’Connell will be apprised of the outcome and will present the students with their scholarship checks. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Christina Brenner at cbrenner@wcupa.edu.