Scholarships

Penn State scholarships are awarded to exemplary students and are highly competitive due to limited funding. Scholarships are a form of gift aid that does not need to be re-paid.

Office of Student Aid Scholarships

All students who are offered admission and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to Penn State are considered for scholarships awarded by the Office of Student Aid.

2013-14 Scholarship Applications

Eligibility requirements, application information, and deadlines for several scholarships.

Administrative Unit Scholarships

Scholarships are offered by some Penn State administrative areas.

Academic College Scholarships

Academic college scholarships are based primarily on scholastic performance.

All Penn State campuses award scholarships to eligible first-year students based on academic performance, SAT/ACT scores, financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), leadership, and community service.