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1 O f f i c e o f S t u d e n t A i d O f f i c e o f S t u d e n t A i d www. psu. edu/ studentaid U n d e r g r a d u at e a d m i s s i o n s o f f i c e admissions.psu. edu Scholarships

2 Dear Student, is committed to acknowledging academic achievement. By so doing, we attract many exceptional students whose motivation, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to excellence help build our reputation as one of the nation s top public research institutions. In support of our strong commitment to individual excellence, the University continues to develop partnerships that provide scholarship opportunities for students who excel. Our current fundraising focus on growing scholarship endowments is part of an ongoing effort to increase both merit- and need-based scholarship resources. Currently 9 percent of all financial aid awarded at (including loans, grants, and workstudy) is in the form of scholarships. Keeping a education affordable for families of modest means by increasing scholarship support is the top priority of the University s ongoing For the Future: The Campaign for Students. This is a campaign for students to enable future graduates to realize their full potential as individuals, sustain their families, advance their professions, and contribute to our country s strength. While values all students who bring a passion for excellence, the competition for scholarships available to first-year students is strong. This brochure provides an overview of opportunities currently available to first-year students at all campuses and within the University s academic colleges, as well as a glimpse of scholarship awarding beyond the first year. We extend our best wishes for success in your educational pursuits. Anna M. Griswold Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Education Office of Student Aid anne rohrbach Executive Director for Undergraduate Education Undergraduate Admissions Office

3 > Scholarship Awarding at strives to recognize academic excellence and assist deserving students who might otherwise be unable to afford a college education. In this environment, where academic potential and the commitment to excellence are given priority, there is strong competition for scholarships. Each year, across twenty undergraduate campuses, Penn State enrolls more than 17,000 first-year students, about 25 percent of whom receive a University scholarship. The Office of Student Aid automatically gives scholarship consideration to all first-year students who are offered admission to the University. Campus and college awarding charts found in this brochure and on the Office of Student Aid s Web site ( studentaid) indicate campus and college application processes, eligibility requirements, contacts, and Web sites that students can reference to learn how to be considered for campus and college awards. > Facts about University Scholarships Approximately 4,400 first-year students receive a University scholarship. Thirty-nine percent of first-year scholarship recipients are at University Park, with the remaining 61 percent at other campuses. Both Pennsylvania and non-pennsylvania residents receive equal scholarship consideration. Eligibility is frequently based on both merit and demonstrated financial need. Financial need is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). First-year students should complete the FAFSA by February 15 for maximum consideration. Typical scholarship awards are $1,500 to $3,000 per academic year. Campuses, colleges, and other units awarding scholarships notify recipients by mail. The Office of Student Aid notifies students by . > Facts about Private Scholarships Many students receive scholarships from their high schools, community organizations, church groups, companies, and other philanthropies. One in ten first-year students receives private scholarship support. You can search and apply for scholarships through free, Web-based search engines such as those found at and

4 > Scholarships Awarded by Campuses (other than University Park) All campuses award scholarships to eligible first-year students based on academic performance, SAT/ACT scores, financial need as determined by the FAFSA, leadership, and community service. Typically, campuses award approximately $1.4 million in scholarships to 750 first-year students and $1.9 million to 1,250 upper-level students. Scholarship award values range from $800 to $2,000 per academic year. Campus scholarship awarding begins as early as December and continues through July. First-year Students Upper-level Students Abington Woodland Road, Abington, PA NOTE: Must be offered admission by 2/28 Deadline: 2/15 Altoona (menu 4) 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA Beaver University Drive, Monaca, PA Berks Tulpehocken Road, P.O. Box 7009, Reading, PA Deadline: 5/1 Brandywine Yearsley Mill Road, Media, PA Deadline: 4/1 DuBois College Place, DuBois, PA Erie, The Behrend College College Drive, Erie, PA Note: See Web site for specific scholarship applications Note: See Web site for specific scholarship applications Fayette, The Eberly Campus One University Drive, P.O. Box 519 Uniontown, PA Greater Allegheny University Drive, McKeesport, PA Harrisburg West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA Deadline: 4/1 Deadline: 4/1 *If application is not required, scholarship consideration is automatic upon admission to the University. No application required for academic scholarships. Application required for employer-based and leadership scholarships. Deadline: February 1 each year.

5 Up-to-date information on scholarship awarding is available at First-year Students Upper-level Students Hazleton scholarships.htm University Drive, Hazleton, PA Lehigh Valley Mohr Lane, P.O. Box 549, Fogelsville, PA Mont Alto financialaid/applyaid.htm One Campus Drive, Mont Alto, PA New Kensington Seventh Street Road, Route 780 New Kensington, PA Schuylkill aidwelcome.htm University Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA Shenango scholarships.htm Shenango Avenue, Sharon, PA Wilkes-Barre Old Route 115, P.O. Box PSU, Lehman, PA Deadline: 5/1 Worthington Scranton Ridge View Drive, Dunmore, PA Deadline: 2/15 York Edgecomb Avenue, York, PA World Campus Outreach Building, University Park, PA Deadline: varies *If application is not required, scholarship consideration is automatic upon admission to the University.

6 > Scholarships Awarded by Academic Colleges Up-to-date information on scholarship awarding is available at College scholarships, which are based primarily on academic performance, are available to a limited number of first-year students. Typically, colleges award approximately $1.3 million in scholarships to 500 first-year students and $8.7 million to 4,100 upper-level students. College scholarship award values range from $700 to $2,500 per academic year. College scholarship awarding usually begins as early as December and continues throughout the year. First-year Students Upper-level Students College of Agricultural Sciences students.cas.psu.edu/scholarships.htm ; 101 Ag. Admin. Building Deadline: Encouraged to apply by 2/15 Deadline: 4/30 College of Arts and Architecture edu/current/endowments.html ; 104 Borland Building Smeal College of Business ugstudents.smeal.psu.edu ; 202 Business Building Top students are considered Deadline: 4/30 College of Communications comm.psu.edu/current/guidelines ; 301 James Building Deadline: 4/15 College of Earth and Mineral Sciences ; 14 Deike Building Top students are considered Deadline: 4/15 College of Education financial-aid ; 247 Chambers Building Deadline: 3/1 Deadline: 3/1 College of Engineering Students/Undergraduate/finaid.aspx ; 101 Hammond Building Top students are considered collegewide scholarships; Yes department scholarships College of Health and Human Development (includes scholarships for School of Nursing) ; 201 Henderson Building All first-year/transfer students are considered Deadline: 4/15 College of Information Sciences and Technology undergraduate/scholarships Information Sciences and Technology Building College of the Liberal Arts scholarships_aid.shtml ; 119 Sparks Building Deadline: 3/5 Deadline: 3/5 Eberly College of Science Braddock.html ; 427 Thomas Building Schreyer Honors College ; 10 Schreyer Honors College Deadline: 11/30 priority consideration; 3/1 final consideration Division of Undergraduate Studies ; 118 Grange Building Deadline: late Feb/early Mar *If application is not required, scholarship consideration is automatic upon admission to the University. Note: The address for all academic colleges is University Park, PA 16802

7 >Scholarships Awarded by the Office of Student Aid No application is required for the scholarships below. Consideration is automatic upon admission to the University. Donor-Endowed or Annually Funded Scholarships The Office of Student Aid awards scholarships from a number of donorsponsored funds. The requirements for these scholarships vary greatly. They include preferences for firstgeneration college attendance; graduation from the donor s high school; residence in a donor s county; demonstrated leadership; graduation in the top 5 percent of the class; enrollment in a particular academic college; or documented financial need. >Annual scholarship amount: $500 to $4,000 >First-year scholarship recipients: 300 >Scholarship length: One year to four years March through August Trustee Scholarships Trustee Scholarships recognize students demonstrating significant financial need and academic promise. Five percent of privately endowed scholarship gifts or pledges to these scholarships are matched by University funds committed by the Board of Trustees. The Office of Student Aid identifies eligible students and coordinates campus, college, and administrative unit awarding. >Annual scholarship amount: $1,250 to $3,200 >First-year scholarship recipients: Approximately 800 >Scholarship length: One year, with consideration for future years March through August Renaissance Scholarships The Renaissance Fund was created by donor endowments with the belief that education should be based on intellectual capability rather than financial ability, thereby recognizing the brightest students whose need is greatest. A Renaissance Board composed of trustees, faculty, alumni, members at large, and current Renaissance Scholars oversees eligibility and award values. >Annual scholarship amount: $1,500 >First-year scholarship recipients: Approximately 100 >Scholarship length: Four years, if maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher and demonstrating need March through August Bunton-Waller Fellowships and Scholarships These fellowships and scholarships assist in creating a more diverse student body. Factors such as economic disadvantage, geographic diversity, and ethnic/racial underrepresentation at place high-achieving students under consideration. The Office of Student Aid and the Undergraduate Admissions Office determine student eligibility. Fellowships >Annual Bunton-Waller Fellowship amount: Pennsylvania residents the value of tuition, fees, room, and board inclusive of all grants and scholarships; non-pennsylvania residents the value of non-resident tuition >First-year fellowship recipients: 50 >Fellowship length: Eight semesters, if meeting need and merit renewal criteria >Fellowship notification: January through April Scholarships >Annual Bunton-Waller Scholarship amount: $3,200 >First-year scholarship recipients: 400 >Scholarship length: One year, with consideration for future years March through August Alumni Association Chapter Scholarships County, state, and international Penn State alumni chapters create scholarship endowments and annual funds. Chapters nominate eligible students who reside in their service areas. >Annual scholarship amount: $50 to $3,000 >Scholarship length: One or two semesters April through January The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment against faculty, staff, or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA ; Tel /V, /TTY.

8 > Special Scholarships Awarded by Others Schreyer Honors College Scholarships The Schreyer Honors College offers merit-based, $3,500-a-year Academic Excellence Scholarships to students who are admitted to the honors college. Scholarships are awarded from endowments and annual funds. The Schreyer Honors College priority application deadline is November 30; final application deadline is March 1. Application information is on the Schreyer Honors College Web site: >Annual scholarship amount: $3,500 >First-year scholarship recipients: 300 >Scholarship length: Eight semesters, provided recipient meets Schreyer Honors College requirements November through March Office for Disability Services Scholarships Each year, the Office for Disability Services awards scholarship support to first-year and upper-level students. Students must apply by April 30 via the Office for Disability Services Scholarship Application form provided on the Web at www. equity.psu.edu/ods/students/scholarship_info.asp. To be considered, students must have disability documentation on file. Students who have completed the FAFSA receive maximum consideration. Adult Learner Scholarships Adult learners at any campus should visit the Outreach Web site at adult-learners/108.htm to apply and find out more about scholarships funded by donor endowments and annual funds designated for adult learners. Some opportunities require the completion of a scholarship application; others require a state or private application. Students who have completed the FAFSA receive maximum consideration. National Merit Scholarships Each year, sponsors five National Merit Scholarships. To be considered, students must list Penn State as their first-choice school on the National Merit application no later than February. National Merit Corporation determines student eligibility, while the Undergraduate Admissions Office selects recipients. >Annual scholarship amount: $1,000 to $2,000 >First-year scholarship recipients: 5 >Scholarship length: Eight semesters May This publication is available in alternative media on request. Produced by the Department of University Publications U.Ed. EMA M Office of Student Aid The Pennsylvania State University 314 Shields Building University Park, PA Phone: ; TDD: Fax: is available on our Web site: