Scholarships

Slippery Rock University (SRU) offers a variety of student scholarships based on factors such as academic merit, athletic performance, leadership, community involvement, and financial need. Scholarships provide funding that does not have to be repaid, making your degree more affordable. Some SRU scholarships involve an application process, while others are awarded based upon admission materials, FAFSA or SRU academic records.

Details regarding various scholarships can be found by reviewing each section listed on the left side of this page (cell phone users should click the plus at the bottom of the page).

In addition, outside foundations also offer scholarship opportunities for students attending an institution of higher education. Some outside opportunities are listed under the Outside Scholarship and Students with Disabilities listed on the left side of this page.

Our scholarship lists are updated on a regular basis, so the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships encourages SRU students to check these pages regularly for new scholarships.

International Students: Scholarships specifically for international students are listed under the Global Engagement Scholarship page.

Information for Students Who Will be Enrolled for Fall 2026:

• If you will be enrolled at Slippery Rock University for Fall 2026, the PA Foundation has opened their application process for several different scholarships with a deadline of August 14th, 2026. We highly encourage all undergraduate and graduate students to review those opportunities at https://thepafoundation.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/Scholarships/Search
• If you are a returning student, there are a few SRU applications available. Click on Returning Undergraduate Scholarships for more information. 
• If you are an incoming freshman student, SRU scholarship applications are now closed.
• New transfers will be considered for scholarships based upon funding availability and admission applications.