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What are Pennsylvania scholarships?
Pennsylvania scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Pennsylvania or looking to go to school in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Pennsylvania scholarships
Before you apply for Pennsylvania scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Pennsylvania scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Pennsylvania scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Pennsylvania scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Pennsylvania scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Pennsylvania scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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"Be Bold" No Essay Scholarship
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$25,000
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$10,000
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Dorothy Barbieri Memorial Scholarship
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$2,325
The Dorothy Barbieri Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in select counties in Pennsylvania who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must be initiated members, college and alumni, of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity. New members may apply but it should be initiated by the application deadline. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
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Hometown Advantage Award
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$2,000
The Hometown Advantage Award is for first-year students who reside in Luzerne or Lackawanna counties. This scholarship applies to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. Residential students may receive $2,000, and commuter students may receive $500. Students may contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and inquiries about the application.
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Pocono Promise Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
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The Pocono Promise Scholarship is open to incoming Pell and Pennsylvania State Grant (PA St. Grt.) eligible freshmen and transfer students. This scholarship covers the entire cost of your tuition after federal grants (Pell and PA State Grants) as well as some institutional scholarships that have been awarded. This scholarship is renewable for up to eight consecutive semesters for new students (six semesters for transfer students). Applicants with a GED (General Educational Development) equivalency degree must have their test results sent directly from the state of issue to the Office of Admissions. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
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Berks County Connection Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$2,000
The Berks County Connection Scholarship is open to first-year students who reside in Berks County, Pennsylvania. This scholarship applies to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. Students may contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and inquiries about the application.
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Pennsylvania State Grant Program
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$5,261
The Pennsylvania State Grant Program is open to high school graduates as stipulated in the PA State Grant law who attend a postsecondary school approved by PHEAA for PA State Grant purposes. Applicants must be enrolled at an institution that is not headquartered and domiciled in Pennsylvania and must be enrolled in a program of study where at least 50 percent of the total credit or clock hours needed for completion of the program are earned through classroom instruction: 1. The program itself must be structured to allow students to complete at least 50 percent of their credits or clock hours in the classroom. 2. The enrollment pattern by term must also consist of at least 50 percent classroom instruction (unless the student has a medical Disabilities (PDF)). Please visit the program's website for more information.
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Chief Justice Ralph J. Cappy Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$15,000
The Chief Justice Ralph J. Cappy Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship for Pennsylvania residents who have completed their undergraduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh and intend to pursue a public interest career. Cappy Scholars will also receive a matching Dean's Scholarship, which will cover their full tuition fees. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid at the School of Law for more information.
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Annie B. Fritch Scholarship Fund
Due: 5/31/25
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The Annie B. Fritch Scholarship Fund aims to provide scholarships to graduates of Parkland School District in Allentown, Pennsylvania, who will attend a 4-year college or university to major in elementary education. The scholarship recipients shall be better-than-average students academically in high school by obtaining a B average or higher, and have a financial need. No application is needed. This scholarship is awarded by a committee at Parkland High School, with consideration given to all Parkland seniors. Please visit the scholarship's or contact the Berks County Community Foundation website for more information.
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Merit Scholarship for PA Residents
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
$1,000
This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen and transfer students who are residents of Pennsylvania. The award is valued from $1,000 up to a full-tuition scholarship. Students may receive for a total of 8 consecutive fall/spring semesters (4 academic years). Students are automatically considered when an admissions application is submitted to ESU and processed. Applicants with a GED (General Educational Development) equivalency degree must have their test results sent directly from the state of issue to the Office of Admissions. Late applicants will be considered on a funds-available basis.
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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Class of 1958 Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
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The Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Class of 1958 Scholarship is open to incoming first-year students residing in Pennsylvania. Applicants should demonstrate good character and citizenship.
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What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Pennsylvania scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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