St. Joseph Scholar
This scholarship is presented in memory of Rev. William Lynn, SJ, who, as a Jesuit scholastic, had a lasting influence on Jim Agger. Fr. Lynn taught Latin and French during his three years at the Prep (1950-53) while in formation to become a Jesuit priest.
The St. Joseph Scholarship is given to a student whose academic and personal profile is clearly a cut above those competing for merit scholarships and a place in the incoming freshman class. The St. Joseph Scholar will:
- have achieved a top score on the SJP Scholarship/Entrance Exam
- have earned superior marks in 6th, 7th and 8th grades
- possess outstanding character and leadership qualities as outlined in his application as well as attested to by others in robust letters of recommendation (from teachers, school administrators, coaches, peers, etc.)
- have provided a well-written and thought-provoking essay
- have performed well in a personal interview with the SJP Office of Admission
- have a strong desire to receive a Jesuit education rooted in Ignatian spirituality
This scholarship includes full tuition for four years (excluding fees). The recipient of this scholarship will be selected by the St. Joseph’s Prep Admission Office from among all applicants for admission; there is no separate application for this scholarship.
More About Jim Agger '54
A native of East Falls section of Philadelphia, Jim Agger was a member of the Class of 1954. The group still meets twice a year and has funded a scholarship for Prep students. "I was fortunate to have attended the Prep and I want others to have the Prep experience," recalled Jim.
Jim started his legal career as a Naval Jag Officer. He then was in private practice with a law firm in Philadelphia before joining Air Products and Chemicals as a staff attorney, eventually becoming Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the company. Jim and his wife, Pat, lived in Center City Philadelphia before his passing in 2018. Grandson, James Agger III is a member of the Prep Class of 2022.
A native of East Falls section of Philadelphia, Jim Agger was a member of the Class of 1954. The group still meets twice a year and has funded a scholarship for Prep students. "I was fortunate to have attended the Prep and I want others to have the Prep experience," recalled Jim.
Jim started his legal career as a Naval Jag Officer. He then was in private practice with a law firm in Philadelphia before joining Air Products and Chemicals as a staff attorney, eventually becoming Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the company. Jim and his wife, Pat, lived in Center City Philadelphia before his passing in 2018. Grandson, James Agger III is a member of the Prep Class of 2022.
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