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Select Outside Scholarships

The organizations below offer assistance to students who meet the criteria for any of the following scholarships. If you are the recipient of an outside scholarship, notify Penn State.

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Mass Mutual Scholars Program

Eligibility

  • Open to students of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic descent
  • Must show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Plan to attend a degree-seeking program, full time at a U.S. accredited institution during the 2012-13 academic year
  • Will be entering sophomore, junior, senior or 5th year senior
  • Students of all majors will be considered
  • Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the insurance and financial services industry and leadership and participation in extracurricular activities
  • Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Apply

Visit Mass Mutual for additional information and application materials.

Application Deadline

The scholarship application for 2012 is now closed. Application deadlines for 2013 will be posted as soon as they are available.

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Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education Life Lessons Scholarship Program

Eligibility

  • United States resident
  • Between 17-24 years of age
  • Have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian
  • Have been accepted to or attending an accredited institution

Apply

For additional information, including application materials, please visit Life Lessons.

Application Deadline

The scholarship application for the 2012 scholarship program is now closed. LIFE will begin accepting scholarship applications for 2013 in February 2013.

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American Association of University Women State College Branch

Eligibility

  • Woman who is permanent resident of Centre County, Pennsylvania
  • Has completed at least one-quarter of her baccalaureate degree
  • Has interrupted her studies for at least two years
  • Attends an institution of higher education on a part-time or full-time basis
  • Can demonstrate financial need, academic progress, clarity of educational goals, and service to the community

Apply

Application information is available at AAUW State College.

If you have additional questions, please email Ellen Grubb at emw1@psu.edu or Christy Bartley at cek4@psu.edu.  Make the Subject Line “AAUW Scholarship" and include your name and phone number in your message.

Application Deadline

The scholarship application for 2012 is now closed. Application deadlines for 2013 will be posted as soon as they are available.

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Verbal Ink Transcription Services Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Graduating high school senior of completing first year of college in 2013 spring semester
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Must be enrolled in institution of higher learning for the 2013 fall semester

Apply

All interested applicants must submit a 500–1000 word essay on the following topic: Why is life meaningful, and how has language (spoken or written word, storytelling, communication, etc) added meaning to your life?

Visit Verbal Link for more application information.

Application Deadline

April 15, 2013

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iModules Scholarships

Eligibility

  • Must be enrolled full-time for the fall 2012 semester
  • Must have a minimum GPA of a C

Apply

For application information, visit iModules Scholarships.

Application Deadline

The scholarship application for 2012 is now closed. iModules will begin accepting scholarship applications for 2013 in January 2013. 

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AFSCME-UNCF-Harvard LWP Union Scholars Program

Eligibility

  • Must be a second-semester sophomore or junior during the application and interview process
  • Must be majoring in American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Ethnic Studies, History, Labor Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy, Social Work, Sociology, or Women's Studies
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Must be of African American, Hispanic American, Asian Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native heritage
  • Must demonstrate an interest in working for social and economic justice through the labor movement
  • Must have a valid drivers license

Apply

For additional information, please visit UNCF or call 703-205-2052.

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2013

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund General College Scholarship Program

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund manages multiple scholarship opportunities from several corporations, including Honda and Marathon Oil Company.

Eligibility

  • Must be of Hispanic heritage
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Must have applied for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
  • Must be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program in an accredited U.S. college for the entire academic year
  • Available to both undergraduate and graduate students

Apply

For additional information and online application materials, please visit the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

Application Deadline

December 15, 2012

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Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O)

P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization celebrates the advancement of women and their education through scholarships, grants, awards, and loans. Several grant and loan opportunities are available through P.E.O., including Educational Loan Fund, International Peace Scholarship, Continuing Education, and Scholar Awards.

Apply

For more information visit the P.E.O. or contact Esther Benitez, P.E.O. Sisterhood, 407 Canterbury Drive, State College, PA 16803 or by e-mail at Esther.Benitez@gmail.com.

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Addison H. Gibson Foundation Low-Interest Loan Program

Eligibility

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.8 for your two most recent semesters
  • Family home must be located in western Pennsylvania
  • Must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program
  • Must have completed at least one full-time year of studies in your current degree program within the last four months
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Existing debt must fall within existing foundation parameters: you must be prepared to discuss cumulative educational and credit card debts

Apply

For application and eligibility requirements, visit Addison H. Gibson Foundation.

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