Pennsylvania Scholarships

Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. The Commonwealth is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east.

Pennsylvania is the 33rd-largest state by area, and the 6th-most populous state according to the last official U.S. Census count in 2010. It is the 9th-most densely populated of the 50 states. Pennsylvania's two most populous cities are Philadelphia (1,567,872), and Pittsburgh (303,625). The state capital and its 10th largest city is Harrisburg. Pennsylvania has 140 miles (225 km) of waterfront along Lake Erie and the Delaware Estuary.

The state is one of the 13 original founding states of the United States; it came into being in 1681 as a result of a royal land grant to William Penn, the son of the state's namesake. Part of Pennsylvania (along the Delaware River), together with the present State of Delaware, had earlier been organized as the Colony of New Sweden. It was the second state to ratify the United States Constitution, on December 12, 1787. Independence Hall, where the United States Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution were drafted, is located in the state's largest city of Philadelphia. During the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was fought in the south central region of the state. Valley Forge near Philadelphia was General Washington's headquarters during the bitter winter of 1777–78.

Pennsylvania College Scholarships

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Smooth Transition PASSHE Scholarship

Point Park University

$3,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Smooth Transition PASSHE Scholarship is available to incoming students at Point Park University who are transferring directly from a school within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

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Smooth Transition PASSHE Scholarship

Point Park University

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$3,000

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The Smooth Transition PASSHE Scholarship is available to incoming students at Point Park University who are transferring directly from a school within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

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Carol De Forest Forensic Science Research Grant

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

Up to $2,500 April 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The Carol De Forest Forensic Science Research Grant is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New...

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Carol De Forest Forensic Science Research Grant

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

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Up to $2,500

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April 30, 2025
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Description

The Carol De Forest Forensic Science Research Grant is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New...

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George W. Chin Memorial Scholarship

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

$2,000 April 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The George W. Chin Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate academic excellence in your program and be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New Hampshire,...

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George W. Chin Memorial Scholarship

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

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$2,000

deadline

April 30, 2025
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Description

The George W. Chin Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate academic excellence in your program and be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New Hampshire,...

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George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

$1,750 April 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate academic excellence in your program and be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New...

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George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

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$1,750

deadline

April 30, 2025
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Description

The George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate academic excellence in your program and be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New...

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Educational Gratuity Program

Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Up to $500 Varies See Details

Description

The Educational Gratuity Program is open to children of honorably discharged veterans who have service - connected disabilities and served during a period of war or armed conflict, and children of veterans who died in service during a period of war or armed conflict. You must be between the ages of 16 and 23, have been living within the...

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Educational Gratuity Program

Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

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Up to $500

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The Educational Gratuity Program is open to children of honorably discharged veterans who have service - connected disabilities and served during a period of war or armed conflict, and children of veterans who died in service during a period of war or armed conflict. You must be between the ages of 16 and 23, have been living within the...

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PHHC Nursing Scholarship

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services

$500 December 31, 2024 See Details

Description

The PHHC Nursing Scholarship is available to undergraduate nursing students. You must be a resident of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware to be eligible for this award.

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PHHC Nursing Scholarship

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services

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$500

deadline

December 31, 2024
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The PHHC Nursing Scholarship is available to undergraduate nursing students. You must be a resident of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware to be eligible for this award.

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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Description

The Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel.

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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The Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel.

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NACA Mid Atlantic Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders

National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)

Varies November 30, 2024 See Details

Description

The NACA Mid Atlantic Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders is available to undergraduate students enrolled in a college or university within the NACA Mid Atlantic region. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and demonstrate significant leadership skills and ability to be eligible for this award.

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NACA Mid Atlantic Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders

National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)

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deadline

November 30, 2024
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Description

The NACA Mid Atlantic Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders is available to undergraduate students enrolled in a college or university within the NACA Mid Atlantic region. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and demonstrate significant leadership skills and ability to be eligible for this award.

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Lucy A. Valero Memorial Scholarship

Pennsylvania State Education Association

Varies January 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Lucy A. Valero Memorial Scholarship is available to high school seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited teacher preparation program in Pennsylvania. You must demonstrate a high degree of academic proficiency to be considered for this award.

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Lucy A. Valero Memorial Scholarship

Pennsylvania State Education Association

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deadline

January 31, 2025
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Description

The Lucy A. Valero Memorial Scholarship is available to high school seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited teacher preparation program in Pennsylvania. You must demonstrate a high degree of academic proficiency to be considered for this award.

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Jim Brett Global Conservation Education Scholarship

Berks County Community Foundation

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Description

The Jim Brett Global Conservation Education Scholarship is available to international students who wish to study environmental management and conservation education in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.

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Jim Brett Global Conservation Education Scholarship

Berks County Community Foundation

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The Jim Brett Global Conservation Education Scholarship is available to international students who wish to study environmental management and conservation education in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.

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Pennsylvania Colleges

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Four or more years; Public; $32,644 average out-state tuition; $17,416 average in-state tuition

University of Pennsylvania

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $54,652 average out-state tuition; $54,652 average in-state tuition

Temple University

Four or more years; Public; $29,712 average out-state tuition; $16,488 average in-state tuition

Drexel University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $54,766 average out-state tuition; $54,766 average in-state tuition

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Four or more years; Public; $34,124 average out-state tuition; $19,092 average in-state tuition

Carnegie Mellon University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $57,560 average out-state tuition; $57,560 average in-state tuition

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Four or more years; Public; $19,290 average out-state tuition; $7,716 average in-state tuition