Villa Madonna Academy senior Evan Barker received the Mount St. Joseph University Presidential Scholarship, which was one of only five awarded to students in the area.
The scholarship provides each student the equivalent of full tuition and fees for four years (eight semesters). Barker plans to study business while attending the university.
A total of 88 students attended the scholarship event that was held in early February on the Mount’s campus. Students were divided into groups based on program interests and participated in activities highlighting various majors.
Scholars that attended the event, but did not receive one of the five Presidential Scholarships, were awarded a Dean’s Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 for four years (eight semesters).