Hailey Finneran has been named a 2025 recipient of the Waynesburg University Christian Life Scholarship. She is the daughter of Anthony and Amy Finneran of Joppa, Maryland.
“I’m so grateful that I was selected for this scholarship and I am excited to continue to live out my faith through Waynesburg’s campus ministry,” said Finneran.
Finneran is a 2025 graduate of Perry Hall (MD) Christian School. During high school, she played varsity soccer for Perry Hall’s team and for her local Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) team. She also participated in praise team and band and was a member of Tri-M Music Honors Society and National Honor Society (NHS). She served as captain of her school’s soccer team, vice president of Tri-M and secretary for NHS. She received the President’s Award for Academic Excellence; Northern Maryland Soccer League (NMSL) all-league player in 2023 and 2024; and several Maryland Independent Athletic Conference (MIAC) honors, including all-conference player and all-tournament player in 2025.
Finneran is looking forward to attending Waynesburg University in the fall, where she plans to major in forensic investigation and play soccer.
“I am most excited to learn in a Christ-centered environment and meet new people,” said Finneran.
About the Scholarship
The Waynesburg Christian Life Scholarship recognizes students who have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and who are involved in the life of a local church as they grow in faith. The scholarship is available to first-year freshmen and provides $4,000 over four years.
Scholarship recipients are also provided with activities, conversations and mentorship through the office of the University Chaplin and the Center for Campus Ministry.
Each recipient is assigned a Christian mentor from their anticipated field, discipline or major so that they can grow in their Christian faith while also developing leadership qualities at Waynesburg University.
To learn more about first-year freshman scholarships, click below.
