The Blue White Scholarship Foundation is dedicated to charitable fundraising that provides need-based scholarships to deserving Villanova University juniors and seniors. We support students who face unexpected financial gaps that threaten their ability and goal to complete their education and earn a Villanova degree.
We envision a future where no Villanova undergraduate student is forced to abandon their academic journey due to financial hardship. Our goal is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to graduate, regardless of their economic circumstances.
Mission and Vision
Why Our Mission Matters
Even after Villanova University has allocated all available financial aid, many students still face a significant funding gap—putting their ability to graduate at serious risk.
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According to U.S. News & World Report (2025), the average gap between demonstrated financial need and awarded aid is 18%.
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55% of students apply for need-based aid, yet only 41% receive it.
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Of those, just 23% have their full financial need met leaving 77% with unmet need despite receiving University grants and federal support.
After Pell Grants, federal work-study, loans, and other scholarships, the average student supported by the Blue White Scholarship Foundation still faces $17,000 in unmet financial need.
Over the past 25 years, the Foundation has awarded scholarships to more than 400 students, totaling over $3 million in direct support, helping students stay enrolled, graduate, and achieve their dreams.
Our History
The Blue White Scholarship Foundation is an independent 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation, which is a public charity founded in support of Villanova University students and the Catholic and Augustinian character of the University.
As a leadership organization composed of alumni and friends of Villanova, we embrace the ideals of truth, unity, and charity, values that guide our mission and inspire our work.
Our origins trace back to 1973, when a group of passionate alumni founded the Wildcat Club to raise funds for Villanova’s varsity athletic programs. In 2001, the organization shifted its focus and established the Blue White Scholarship Foundation, redirecting its efforts exclusively toward awarding need-based scholarships to junior and senior Villanova students facing financial hardship.
Today, our sole purpose is to help students overcome funding gaps and stay on track to earn their Villanova degrees.
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Rising Juniors and Seniors
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Students with demonstrated financial need
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Strong Academic Performance
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Superior Work Ethic-as shown by helping to pay their own tuition/ expenses
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Commitment to "Pay It Forward"
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Preference for students facing unexpected hardships or paying for 100% of tuition independently
Scholarship Criteria
The Blue White Scholarship Foundation is dedicated to helping Villanova students who face significant financial challenges yet remain determined to pursue their education. We focus on:
1. Students with Extraordinary Circumstances, such as:
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Parental job loss
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Underemployment
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Serious family illness resulting in high medical expenses
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Families with multiple children in college
2. Students Paying 100% of Their Own Tuition
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These individuals often work multiple jobs or take on significant debt to fund their education
3. Middle-Class Students Who Don’t Qualify for Full Financial Aid
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Many fall into the gap of earning too much to qualify for full aid, but not enough to afford tuition without hardship