Outside Scholarships

PASSHE Foundation Scholarships

The deadline to apply for the following scholarships is June 30th. To apply or for more information, visit the PASSHE Website.

Edith Davis Eve Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is for incoming freshmen from Blair County, Pennsylvania. The applicant must demonstrate financial need and a strong academic history.

Minnie Patton Staymen Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is for incoming freshmen from The City of Altoona, Pennsylvania. The applicant must demonstrate financial need and a strong academic history.

Fitz Dixon Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for incoming freshmen from Blair County, Pennsylvania. The applicant must demonstrate financial need and a strong academic history.

M&T Bank Scholarship

This scholarship is for students residing in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Allegheny, Butler, Armstrong, Beaver, Fayette, Washington, or Westmoreland County. Applicant must be a full-time student. Priority will go to an incoming freshman with a high school GPA of at least 3.7 (90 percent grade); undergraduate students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Rosemary Gido Scholarship for Rural Educational Opportunity

This scholarship will be awarded to a female high school senior at a rural public high school in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who is seeking post-secondary education at a PASSHE institution.

AT&T Public Safety Scholarship

This scholarship is for students pursuing educational attainment in any of the following: Criminal Justice, Police Officers, EMTs or Paramedics, Firefighters, or Correctional Officers. This award is for all academic levels.

Dr. Peter H. Garland Endowed Scholarship Fund

Applicant must major in education or a human services field. Student must have completed at least 60 credits, demonstrate academic excellence with at least a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need.

Eileen Showers Secondary Education Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time student majoring in secondary education who has completed 30 or more credits. Applicant must demonstrate academic excellence with at least a 3.0 GPA and must demonstrate financial need. Preference may be given to applicants aspiring to be English teachers.

Geisinger Rising Juniors and Seniors

This scholarship is for a full-time junior or senior who is pursuing a degree in nursing. Applicant must have earned at least 60 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Harry and Lorraine Ausprich Endowed Scholarship for the Arts

This scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate student with at least 60 credits earned, majoring in visual or performing arts. Eligible majors include: music, theater, fine arts, dance and pre-architecture. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Hospitality Scholarship

This scholarship is for a student pursuing a degree in hospitality, marketing, human resources, information technology, cyber security, criminal justice, marketing, or any other program that would benefit the hospitality industry. Applicant must be a full-time student who has earned a minimum of 30 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

M&T Bank Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Highmark Healthcare Rising Juniors Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time Junior for the Fall 2023 semester who has earned a minimum of 60 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Student must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Priority will be given to students seeking a degree that supports Healthcare Careers, including Clinical Healthcare, Allied Health, Therapy and Rehabilitation, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Physical Science, Public Health, Marketing, Communications, and Business Administration.

Wells Fargo Scholarship for Academic Excellence

This scholarship is for a full-time student who resides in Pennsylvania. Priority will be given to a freshman that demonstrates financial need. Freshmen must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.7 (90% Average) and undergraduate students must have a minimum GPA of 3.2.

PSECU Rising Juniors and Seniors

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student with a major in finance, business, communications, marketing, human resources, information technology, or criminal justice. Applicant must be a rising junior or senior with at least 60 credits and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Student must be a resident of Pennsylvania and demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

PSECU Rising Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate student who has completed at least 30 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

PSECU Transfer Scholarship for Community College of Philadelphia Students

This scholarship is for a CCP transfer student who has completed a minimum of 30 credits with at least a 3.0 GPA. Student must be enrolled full-time and demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

PASSHE Transfer Success Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time student who has transferred for the Fall 2023 semester from a community college, university outside of the PA State System, or a different PASSHE University. Student must be in good academic standing with the university with a minimum 2.5 GPA and must demonstrate financial need.

PASSHE Supporting Student Success Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate student for the Fall 2023 semester who is in good academic standing. Priority given to applicants that demonstrate financial need.

PA State System Board of Governors Chair Guido M. Pichini Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate student in good standing who demonstrates financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 and demonstrate leadership aspirations at the university or in the community.

PPL Community Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time student who resides in one of the following counties: Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montgomery, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Susquehanna, Union, Wayne, Wyoming or York. Applicant must be a junior or senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA who demonstrates financial need as determined by the FAFSA. First priority is for students majoring in STEM or Business-related majors.

William D. Greenlee Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate student majoring in political science, journalism, or communications. Applicant must reside in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Northumberland, Perry, or York counties. Applicants must have earned 60 credits or more with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference may be given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

The Giant Company Scholarship for Rising Juniors

This scholarship is for a rising junior who has earned 60 credits and is pursuing a degree in a business program or any other program which could benefit the retail grocery industry. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. First preference is given to The Giant Company team members and their dependents.

Other Outside Scholarships

AIST Scholarship

This scholarship is for students majoring in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, safety or industrial hygiene programs. The application will be accepted now through October 2, 2023. For more information or to apply, visit this website.

Big Data Analytics Scholarship

Masters of Business Analytics is offering a bi-annual scholarship to students who plan to pursue or are currently working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business analytics, data science, or a related field. Individuals must be enrolled full-time or part-time, in the current year, and in a relevant U.S. based campus or online degree program. Eligible fields of study include computer information systems, business analytics, data science, data analytics, math/statistics, or computer science. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Deadlines for this scholarship are September 1st and February 1st each year. For more information, visit this website

Finale Inventory Scholarship

This scholarship is for full-time students pursuing a degree related to supply chain and operations management, inventory control, materials management, or procurement. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The deadline for the application is September 30, 2023. To apply or for more information, visit this website

IHMM Scholarship

The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management awards this scholarship to help students progress in their education and increase their involvement with the hazmat and workplace health and safety communities of practice. The application deadline is October 15th each year. To apply or for more information, visit this website.

The Maodong Xu Science & Technology Scholarship

This scholarship supports students seeking a career in technology with a minor focus in business. The applicant must understand and intend to work with Web 3.0 technology in the future. The student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5. To apply or for more information, visit this website.

New Silver Fintech Scholarship

This scholarship is for all full-time students currently enrolled or in the process of enrolling at any accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. The application deadline is July 31, 2023. To apply or for more information, visit this website

Ratingy Annual Scholarship Program

This scholarship program is for undergraduate and postgraduate students with the passion of Latest technology/Gadgets. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is December 31, 2023. To apply or for more information, visit this website.

The Ripple Effect Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to assist students of color in Washinton County, PA who are pursuing higher education to become a teacher. The scholarship will be awarded by June 30th, 2023. To apply or for more information, visit this website. 

TravelNurseSource Scholarship

This scholarship is awared to nursing students who have a 2.5 GPA or higher. The deadline for this scholarship is June 1, 2023 for the fall semester and November 1, 2023 for the spring semester. To apply or for more information, visit this website.

Educational Sweepstakes

Citizens Scholarship

Citizens Bank wants to honor the dedication of students and families pursuing higher learning. The Citizens Scholarship is giving awards every month to students and parents. For more information, visit this website

Earnest Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund was created to help students achieve their educational goals. The deadline for this scholarship is January 31, 2023. To apply or for more information, visit this website.

PNC Student Lending Scholarship Sweepstakes Drawing

This scholarship is for undergraduate students who create a free Financial Literacy account with PNC. The deadline for this scholarship is December 1st, 2023. For more information, visit this website.