Every year, the top thirty juniors in their class are invited to participate in the Diocesan Scholar program through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Students participate in an application and interview process to be accepted into the scholar program. Students often select from a premier group of local Catholic universities for their coursework. Students and their families do not incur course costs; they are responsible only for the cost of the text materials. Catholic colleges and universities provide this opportunity in partnership with Catholic high schools to support their shared values in Catholic education.
The Office of Catholic Education believes this program offers some of our best students an experience in a collegiate environment while allowing them to pursue educational opportunities in their high school. If accepted, the scholar will take two 3-credit college courses each semester, totaling 12 credits. Courses taken at the college are considered electives by the high school, and the scholar must receive a passing grade in each course to be eligible for graduation.
Little Flower has multiple students who are Diocesan Scholars attending classes at LaSalle University, Villanova University, St. Joseph's University and Manor Junior College! Keep up the good work girls!