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 when a student applies to Slippery Rock or is majoring in a particular campus department. 

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 Office Scholarship page.

First-Year Scholarships for Incoming Fall 2024 Students

• There are numerous scholarships offered at Slippery Rock University for first year students. Please review the information on First-Year Scholarships page for more information on the scholarship process and opportunities. 
• Scholarships currently open for incoming students:
  • Art Scholarships - For incoming freshmen students who are interested in Art majors. The deadline is April 30th. Art Scholarship Application

Scholarships for Students Returning in Fall 2024 

Undergraduate or graduate students who are currently taking courses  should follow this information.

• Review the information under Returning Undergraduate Scholarships or Graduate Scholarships. Check for scholarships under your college, major and miscellaneous. Most scholarships have deadlines between January 1st and April 1st.
• Scholarships currently open for returning students:
  • Grace Hildebrand Allen Scholarship - For sophomore, junior, or senior students with a 2.75 QPA. The deadline is May 1st. Grace Hildebrand Allen Scholarship Application. 
  • Terry Banks Scholarship - For undergraduate students who have a financial need and a minimum of 2.5 GPA. First preference given to Queer BIPOC students. The deadline is May 3rd. Terry Banks Scholarship Application.
  • Rev. Wil Hadden Scholarship - For undergraduate students who are residents of PA with a minimum of 2.7 GPA. Students must be eligible for Federal Pell Grant, be a first generation college student, and must be an under-represented minority. The deadline is May 3rd. Rev. Wil Hadden Scholarship Application.
  • SRU Retention Scholarship - For sophomore students with a minimum of 2.5 GPA. Students must be eligible for Federal Pell Grant, be a first generation college student, and must be an under-represented minority. The deadline is May 3rd. Retention Scholarship Application.
  • Addison Gibson Scholarship - For students who have been a permanent resident of western PA and have a 3.0 GPA for the past two semesters. The deadline is May 15th. For more information or to apply, see The Addison Gibson Scholarship Application.
  • SGA Endowed Scholarship - For full-time students who demonstrate engagement at the University through campus activities, clubs, athletics, etc. Students must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA.  The deadline is June 30th. SGA Endowed Scholarship Application
  • Veteran Readmit "Second Chance" Scholarship - For full-time students who were honorably discharged from U.S. Military or currently serving in the Reserve or National Gaurd. The deadline is September 15th. Veteran Readmit "Second Chance" Scholarship.
• For additional scholarship opportunities and educational sweepstakes, please visit the outside scholarships page.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships often adds new scholarships to this section of the site so current SRU students are encouraged to seek out their scholarship options each year they are enrolled. In addition to the scholarships listed on this page, SRU also offers merit scholarships for transfer students and encourages high-achieving students to apply for nationally distinguished scholarships and fellowships.