When Addison Pan of Hazleton graduated from Marian Catholic High School this past June, he became the 13th Marian graduate to be named as a James C. Curvey Scholar at Villanova University.

The scholarship program is made available to graduates from Marian who are evaluated for scholarship immediately upon applying to Villanova.

Curvey scholars have the opportunity to participate in the Curvey Fellowship which provides one-time funding of $20,000 to participate in academic or enrichment programs, independent travel or other activities that contribute to personal growth and development. Curvey Fellowships centerpiece is travel, with most Fellows choosing international destinations.

James C. Curvey, along with his wife, Shirley M. Curvey, were born and raised in Mahanoy City. James Curvey, upon graduation from high school, attended Villanova. In 1999 the family established the scholarship program at Curvey’s alma mater, which provides financial assistance to students from his hometown of Mahanoy City, to attend the university as well as graduates from Marian, North Schuylkill High School, Nativity BVM High School, Shenandoah Valley High School, and Brewster Academy in New Hampshire.