Scholarships
Scholarships for Pennsylvania Residents
Scholarships for Women—AAUW Scholarship
Application
The Osher Foundation Re-Entry Scholarship
This scholarship assists students with the cost of tuition at Penn State. All scholarship monies awarded will be deposited directly into the recipients' student account at Penn
State.
Application deadline for the Spring 2010 Award is November 1,
2009 (postmark date)
Eligibility
Osher Foundation Re-Entry Scholarship recipients must be students who:
Are 25 – 50 years old
Have had a gap of a total of 5 or more years in their education
Are pursuing a first bachelor's degree
Have a FAFSA on file with Penn State's Office of Student Aid
Demonstrate a financial need
Have completed at least 12 credits in a degree-seeking program
Show academic promise and a commitment to obtaining a bachelor's degree
You will need to send one letter of recommendation from a professional reference. The letter must be on official letterhead with the original signature.
Mail letter of recommendation to:
Scholarships
The Pennsylvania State University
128 Outreach Building
University Park PA 16802
Apply for this scholarship online now!
Please contact Adult Learner Enrollment Services at 800-252-3592 with any questions about the Osher Foundation Re-entry Scholarship.
General Adult Learner Scholarships
AFCEA Scholarship for Working
Professionals
This scholarship provides $1,500 to students pursuing an undergraduate degree while employed in science and technology disciplines directly related to the mission of AFCEA.
Candidates must be at least second-year students attending an accredited college or university in the United States. The scholarship is intended for students attending school on a
part-time basis, whether at a two-year community college or a four-year institution. Part-time status is defined as enrollment in at least two courses per semester, with a declared
major in a science or technology degree program.
Golden
Key's GEICO Life Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes outstanding members of the Golden Key International Honour Society who achieve academic excellence while balancing additional commitments, such as family
and career. Ten $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually.
Scholarships for Pennsylvania Residents
Aid for Veterans and National Guard MembersThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) have always considered service to any of the U.S. armed forces as service directly to the Commonwealth. Service to our country may qualify you for financial assistance in pursuing higher education through any of the programs that apply to your situation.
New Economy Technology
Scholarship
The SciTech Scholarship and the Technology Scholarship are both awarded through the New Economy Technology Scholarship (NETS) program. These scholarships make financial aid
available to undergraduates studying in approved science or technology fields. These scholarships are not based on financial need. First priority for awarding funds under this
program is given to renewal applicants. Thereafter, funds under this program are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that you submit your application as
soon as possible.
Partnership for
Access to Higher Education (PATH)
PHEAA is committed to providing as many sources of money for higher education as possible. Equally dedicated partners throughout the Commonwealth have joined PHEAA’s efforts. The
PHEAA PATH program offers qualified students additional financial aid via educational grants. To be eligible for a PATH grant, you must first be awarded a scholarship or grant by a
participating PHEAA PATH partner.
Pennsylvania Loan Forgiveness
Loan forgiveness programs encourage students to pursue education that will lead to employment in specific occupations, by forgiving part or all their educational loans provided they
fulfill certain work-related requirements. Loan “forgiveness” does not magically erase debt. It is a program through which an organization or company makes a payment on your loan
(if you meet certain requirements).
Scholarships for Women
AAUW Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 1, 2009
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) State College Branch is seeking applicants for four $5,000 undergraduate scholarships. The successful candidate must be a
permanent Centre County woman resident who has completed at least one-quarter of her baccalaureate degree; who has interrupted her studies for at least two years; is attending
an institution of higher education; and who can demonstrate financial need, academic promise, clarity of educational goals and service to the community. References are required.
The application deadline is February 1, 2009. If you meet the above requirements and wish to receive an application, call 814-359-4276, send an e-mail to cys2@outreach.psu.edu with the subject line of "AAUW Scholarship," or visit our Web site listed below. Please include your name, complete
address, and phone number.
AAUW is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. AAUW State College Branch is not a part of Penn State, and applicants can use their grant at the accredited four-year college or university of their choice.
Adult Students in
Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Program
This program provides financial support and guidance to adults in a variety of transitional situations. To be eligible for the program, candidates must be able to identify their
career objectives, along with meeting the necessary educational and financial requirements.
Career Advancement Scholarship
The BPW (Business and Professional Women) Foundation created the Career Advancement Scholarship program for disadvantaged women who
want to further their education. Scholarships are provided to women who wish to advance in their careers or will soon enter or re-enter the workforce.
Jeannette Rankin Foundation Grants
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation awards grants to low-income women over the
age of 35 who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves, their families, and their communities. These $2,000 grants are awarded in the fall. The funds are not
limited to assistance with tuition, but can also be used for books, supplies, transportation, child care, or any other living expenses.
Linda Lael Miller Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to women who are 25 years or older, to nontraditional students who have a difficult time finding scholarships for which they qualify. The scholarship
funds may be used not only for tuition and books, but also for child care, transportation, and other expenses not covered by traditional scholarships.
Raise The Nation Scholarship for Continuing Education
This scholarship is available to single-parent women who would like to begin or continue with a college education but have been denied sufficient resources.
Soroptimist’s Women’s Opportunity Awards
These cash awards assist women entering or returning to the workforce to obtain the education and skills training they need to improve their employment status. The awards are for
women who are attending, or have been accepted into, a vocational/skills training or undergraduate degree program. Recipients may use the funds for any expenses related to their
educational pursuits, including tuition and books, housing, child care, and transportation. Awards vary up to $10,000.
Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund
Annually, five women are each awarded a $10,000 scholarship, and fifty women are each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. All applicants must be seeking an
undergraduate degree from an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school. Only applicants seeking a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college
or university are eligible to receive a $10,000 award. The scholarship awards, based primarily on financial need and previous achievements, are given to women who earned their high
school diploma or GED at least ten years ago.
