Joseph Breslin of Arlington Awarded Full-tuition Presidential Scholarship to Scranton

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Presidential Scholar Joseph Breslin with University of Scranton President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.

SCRANTON, PA (12/05/2011)(readMedia)-- Joseph Breslin of Arlington, Va., is among the 10 incoming students to be awarded four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships at The University of Scranton.

Presidential Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen at the Jesuit university with outstanding records in their high school and community involvement. The scholarship covers four years of full tuition provided the student maintains at least a 3.25 grade point average. In addition, Presidential scholars are invited to participate in a Presidential Colloquy that includes academic discussions with the president, a seminar on leadership and civic responsibility, and meetings with the provost and faculty about topics raised by guest speakers at The University of Scranton.

Breslin graduated from St. Anselm's High School, Washington, D.C., with the Mark Duchesne Scholar-Athlete Award. He received national and state honors as an AP Scholar with distinction and as a National Merit Commended Scholar. He was captain of the varsity baseball and basketball teams, on the varsity soccer team, student government, cultural student organization, and St. Anselm's Big Brother-Little Brother program. He was active in the community as a volunteer at Christians Communities Group Homes. Breslin is a neuroscience major. He is the son of John and Anne Breslin.

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The University of Scranton awarded four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships to 10 incoming students with exemplary records of high school achievement and community involvement. From left, are Presidential Scholar Joseph Breslin and University of Scranton President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.