Scholarships

Fischer Family Scholarship Program

This scholarship is funded annually. All scholarship monies awarded will be deposited directly into the recipients' student accounts at Penn State.

Deadline
Deadline has passed for 2011.

Eligibility
Fischer Family Scholarship recipients must be students who:

  • are currently enrolled in a World Campus and/or Continuing Education undergraduate degree program
  • have completed a minimum of 9 credits in their degree program
  • have earned a cumulative 3.0 GPA (or higher)
  • can demonstrate financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)

Osher Foundation Re-entry Scholarship

The Osher Foundation Re-entry Scholarship assists students with the cost of tuition at Penn State. All scholarship monies awarded will be deposited directly into the recipients' student accounts at Penn State.

Deadline
Deadline has passed for 2011.

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 the Office of Student Aid and show 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

Trustee Scholarship Program

Eligible students demonstrating financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be contacted by email with instructions on how to apply for a Trustee Scholarship.

To Apply
There is no application for this scholarship. Eligible students will be contacted. 

General and Outside Adult Learner Scholarships

The Penn State Office of Student Aid Web site lists numerous resources for finding scholarships. On that page you can find information on specific Penn State scholarships and on finding a scholarship. There are also numerous scholarship search websites that can help you find scholarship opportunities.

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. 

Destiny Solutions -- Mary Cone Barrie Scholarship
Destiny Solutions offers two scholarships each year, in honor of Dr. Mary Cone Barrie, to nontraditional students enrolled in distance and continuing education, living in the United States or Canada. You can find more information and the scholarship application on the Destiny Solutions website. Deadline to apply is July 29, 2011.

Scholarships for Pennsylvania Residents

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) offers various special programs and scholarships to Pennsylvania residents.  For more information and how to apply, visit the PHEAA website.

Aid for Veterans and National Guard Members
The 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
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) State College Branch is seeking applicants for four undergraduate scholarships. Visit the AAUW’s website for eligibility requirements, scholarship information, an application, and deadlines.

Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Program
The ASIST program offers scholarships at local chapter areas to help adult students during transitional periods in their life, such as going back to school.

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.

Linda Lael Miller Scholarships
Women 25 years and older that may not qualify for other scholarship opportunities are encouraged to apply for the Linda Lael Miller Scholarship for Women.

Soroptimist's Women's Opportunity Awards (PDF download)
The Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award is given to women who provide the main financial support to her family and that has been accepted into, or already attending, a vocational/skills training program or undergraduate degree program.

Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund 
Women living in the United State or Canada who have earned their high school diploma or GED by September 2001, planning to enroll part- or full-time for both fall and spring semesters in an undergraduate degree program, and meet the other eligibility requirements, are encouraged to apply for the Talbots Scholarship.

Other Available Scholarships

The Office of Student Aid also offers information about and links to scholarship search engines.