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The William Hill Kelly, Jr. Scholarship will be a need-based scholarship to help preserve the University of Scranton's mission of excellence and accessibility. The University of Scranton advised us they have numerous students who encounter significant financial hardships during their junior and senior years, causing some to withdraw.
Each year, the University of Scranton will select a qualified, current junior or senior with demonstrated financial need for the William Hill Kelly, Jr. Scholarship. This student must also display exceptional kindness, generosity of spirit, and a 2genuine love of the outdoors. It is our hope that the scholarship will become a living tribute to Bill and how he lived his life.
All proceeds from the Bill Kelly Jr. Memorial Tournament will benefit the William Hill Kelly Jr. Scholarship.
Current and previous recipients:
 Michelle Bochanski
Michelle was born and raised in Southern New Jersey (Washington Township). She graduated from Paul VI High School of Haddonfield, New Jersey in 2003 with letters in softball and basketball. Following high school, Michelle attended the University of Scranton, where she played on the varsity softball team and graduated in 2007 with a B.S. in Exercise Science. During her four years at Scranton, she devoted her time to community service. She participated in Catholic Charity's "Operation Helping Hands" and helped victims of Hurricane Katrina rebuild their homes. In addition, she served as a member of the International Service Project team that volunteered at a girls' home in Mexico during June of 2007.
Since graduation, Michelle has enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Rhode Island, from which she will graduate in 2010 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She is considering specializing in cardiopulmonary physical therapy or neurology physical therapy. Michelle would like to thank not only the Kelly family and friends, but all of the supporters of the William Kelly Jr. Memorial Scholarship.
 Joyce Frisbie
Joyce currently lives and works in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She is studying towards degrees in Criminal Justice and Communication at the McCann School of Business and Technology. Eventually, she hopes to work for the government or in law enforcement. Currently, she is looking into moving to Tennessee
 Mary Martin
Mary is a junior at University of Scranton studying Special Education and Spanish. At school, she is a member of the women's crew team and is active in the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. club. Mary recently spent 5 months studying abroad in El Salvador, where she taught English and gained valuable experience through the intense cultural immersion. It was one of Mary’s most humbling and amazing experiences, and she hopes to return to El Salvador in the near future. In her spare time, Mary enjoys spending time with her parents and eight siblings in Philadelphia, in addition to reading, painting, and playing soccer. Mary is grateful for the opportunities she has had and looks forward to having her own classroom one day.
 Eugene Marks
Eugene graduated from the University of Scranton in 2005 with a BS in Psychology. After college, Eugene was awarded a full-time assistantship at Marywood University’s psychology program, where he received his M.A. in psychology in January 2008. His graduate research focused on the impact that relocation has on the physical and emotional well-being of the elderly. Currently, Eugene is working towards completing his certification in school psychology and will complete an internship at the Pittston Area School District during the 2008-2009 academic year. Eugene also works as a case manager at Lourdesmont, a special day-treatment facility for students wil emotional and behavioral difficulties. His goal is to eventually work as a school psychologist in a public school. He hopes to assist children in overcoming learning and behavioral challenges to help them learn in the most effective manner.
Eugene enjoys playing basketball, baseball, golf, and also likes to spend weekends camping and fishing.
 Alison Zocco
Alison Zocco is a senior exercise science major at the University of Scranton. She is a member of the honors program and is currently working on a research project in her major exploring walking with load carriage and energy expenditure. Outside of her major, Alison also enjoys studying Spanish language and culture. She will graduate with a Spanish minor and was fortunate to study at the University of St. Louis, Madrid, Spain during the 2007 spring semester. Hailing from Glastonbury, Connecticut, Alison spends her summers working as a swim coach for a summer recreation team in her hometown. At Scranton, she works as a tour guide and loves sharing her University with welcomed guests and prospective students. Her other extracurricular activities include serving as a senator on the University’s Student Government, Spanish Club president, and university minister. Alison is also involved in the International Service Program and traveled to Duran, Ecuador with ten classmates on a service trip in June. In the future, she plans to attend graduate school, and will likely study clinical exercise physiology.
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