$1 Million Scholarship Fund Benefits High School, College Alma Maters of James C. Curvey ‘57

With a commitment of $1 Million to support The Campaign for Villanova, James C. Curvey ’57 C&F, a University Trustee, has established a scholarship fund that benefits students from his hometown of Mahanoy City, PA who enroll at Villanova.

 “We are extremely pleased that Jim has made this commitment,” remarked Rev. Edmund J. Dobbin, O.S.A. ’58, University president.  “It will have a long-lasting, positive impact on the lives of so many young people and will help Villanova provide additional financial aid resources to deserving students.”

During the University’s previous campaign, Curvey committed funds that provided one student from Mahanoy Area High School with a partial scholarship to attend Villanova. With his latest commitment of $1 Million to support The Campaign for Villanova, Curvey has ensured that more Mahanoy Area students – one each year – will receive scholarship support to attend the University.  These increased scholarship resources will make the University a more attractive destination for students from Mahanoy Area High School who have demonstrated both academic achievement and financial need.  The school is home to 400 students and is located in Mahanoy City, PA, approximately 100 miles northwest of Philadelphia.

This endowed scholarship fund was publicly announced in June at Mahanoy Area High School’s graduation ceremonies.  Curvey was the honored alumnus and delivered the commencement address.

“It’s really good to be able to give something back to Mahanoy City and to Villanova,” said Curvey, vice chairman of Fidelity Investments, as part of his remarks.  “This town, this high school and Villanova have certainly given a lot to me.”

“Jim’s generous commitment will provide great new opportunities for Mahanoy Area students to pursue their education at Villanova,” commented John Murtin, superintendent, Mahanoy Area School District.  “This endowed scholarship fund will provide a lasting legacy in Jim’s name, linking his educational experiences with future Villanova students from Mahanoy City.”

During the quiet phase, period of preliminary Campaign planning and solicitation, the University appoints alumni, parents and friends to volunteer leadership positions.  Curvey currently serves as Vice Chairman for The Campaign for Villanova and Co-Chairman of The Leadership Gifts Committee.  In these key roles, Curvey will help to define fundraising parameters, confirm funding objectives and solicit commitments at all levels to support Villanova’s strategic priorities. 

 “Jim has made a significant personal investment of time and resources as one of Villanova’s leading alumni,” Gerald S.J. Cassidy, Esq. ’63, Chairman of The Campaign for Villanova.  “His leadership signifies his belief in the University’s strategic priorities and this scholarship commitment helps create early momentum for our fundraising efforts.”