Five members of Immaculata University’s class of 2027—including three from Chester County—earned Presidential Scholarships. Immaculata Presidential Scholarships are awarded to exceptional first-year, full-time students who demonstrate academic excellence based on GPA, high school class rigor, standardized test scores, class rank, and recommendations from teachers and counselors. Recipients of the Presidential Scholarships receive monetary awards equal to their annual full-time undergraduate tuition for all four years of undergraduate study.

“Immaculata Presidential Scholarships are among the highest awards we offer incoming students, and we are so proud of the academic achievements of these incredibly talented young people,” said Immaculata University President Barbara Lettiere. “We are confident these students will continue to do great things in their time here at Immaculata.”

Chester County Presidential Scholarship recipients are listed below.

Janisha Balagowni of Malvern is a graduate of Great Valley High School and is majoring in biology with a focus in pre-med. Balagowni was part of the Women in Science and Engineering Club in high school and was an honor student all four years. She served as senior editor of Great Valley’s MOSAIC literary magazine and volunteered with an organization that sends letters to veterans, seniors in nursing homes, and children in hospitals.

Jason Canterino of West Chester is a graduate of West Chester Rustin High School and is a cybersecurity major. While in high school, Canterino participated in Rocketry Club, Environmental Club, and Science Olympiad. He was also on the track and cross-country teams for all four years. He earned the Coaches Award for cross country and multiple awards for Science Olympiad. Outside of class, he volunteers at his parish, Saints Simon and Jude. At Immaculata, he will participate in track and cross-country.

Clare McGill of West Bradford is a graduate of Villa Maria Academy and is majoring in psychology at Immaculata University. In high school, McGill was the vice president of the Tri-M Music Honors Society, co-president of music ministry, and vice president of the English handbell choir. She also was a violinist in the school’s orchestra and string ensemble and participated in various productions with the theatre program.

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