Returning Undergraduate Scholarships

Due to the generosity of many individuals and corporations, new scholarship opportunities are established on an ongoing basis. Please note that scholarship information listed on these pages including requirements, descriptions and amounts is subject to change without notice. Slippery Rock University specifically reserves the right and authority to alter and amend any and all information contained on these pages. If you want to review scholarships within your major, please review the appropriate college scholarship page.

Attention Fall 2026 Returning Undergraduate Students: Most applications are now closed. This list contains information regarding the two scholarships that are still open:

Dr. Michelle McCollin Memorial Scholarship

Students must have a GPA of at least 2.5 or higher and demonstrate financial need. Preference for black/African American students. This scholarship is to provide targeted financial support to students during critical academic transitions in order to promote persistence and degree completion. For full consideration, please thoroughly answer the questions in the application with at least one paragraph. For more information, please contact bfsa@sru.edu. The deadline is September 8. McCollin Scholarship Application

The Paul and Carolyn Rizza Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for juniors in any undergraduate SRU major. The applicant must be involved in the barn, either as a volunteer or for work, and have a vested interest in the program. In order to apply, submit an essay to stormharbor@sru.edu describing your involvement at the Storm Harbor equestrian center including how you have helped the center in your freshman and sophomore year at Slippery Rock University and how do you feel the center contributes to others and the community? For further information or questions, please contact courtney.gramlich@sru.edu. The deadine is August 31.