Tony and Norene Salvaggio Salesian Honors Program

Tony and Norene Salvaggio Salesian Honors Program

Program Type: Honors program with tuition scholarships for gifted undergraduate students

Geographic Scope: DeSales University, Center Valley, PA 18034

Overview

This program is designed to offer gifted students the challenges and experiences necessary to thrive in the modern world. Students engage in year-long, seminar-style humanities courses as first- and second-year students, and advanced seminars in the arts and sciences as third- and fourth-year students, culminating in a research project.

Key Features

• Tuition Scholarships: $1,500 per year on top of other financial aid offers
• Travel Benefits: Free international travel for sophomores and seniors, with $1,500 credit per year (totaling $3,000 per trip)
• Academic Integration: Honors courses substitute for general education requirements, allowing participation from students in any major
• Minor: Honors students graduate with a minor in Catholic Studies
• Experiential Learning: Free monthly out-of-classroom activities (minimum 1 per month, 3 per semester) including field trips, weekend intensives, public debates, community service, spiritual retreats, and undergraduate research conference participation

Eligibility

• High School GPA: Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or equivalent DeSales University GPA
• Required Materials: Resume with biographical information, extracurricular activities, interests, and community service
• Essay Requirement: Two short essays in response to application prompts
• Open to Any Major: Students from almost any major can participate

Focus Areas

• Liberal arts education and critical thinking
• Catholic intellectual tradition
• Leadership development
• Community service
• International and cultural experiences
• Research and academic excellence

Contact Information

DeSales University 2755 Station Avenue Center Valley, PA 18034 610-282-1100