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$1,000
1 Award Winner

Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund

The scholarship offers a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student residing in Pennsylvania studying or planning to be enrolled in a degree program focusing on wildlife conservation.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
March 31, 2023
Deadline Approaching
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Deadline Approaching
$4,000
1 Award Winner

Melville Alexander Eberhardt Memorial Fund

The Melville Alexander Eberhardt Memorial Fund of $4,000 was established by the Pittsburgh Foundation to assist Pennsylvania high schoolers to pursue a college degree in the study of their choice.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
March 31, 2023
Deadline Approaching
$4,000
1 Award Winner
Deadline Approaching
$1,000
3 Award Winners

PFDW Memorial Scholarship

The PFDW Memorial Scholarship is available to undergraduate Pennsylvania female students who are in their sophomore or junior year pursuing an undergraduate degree at any accredited university in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
February 1, 2023
Application Deadline
April 1, 2023
Deadline Approaching
$1,000
3 Award Winners
Deadline Approaching
$500–$1,000
3 Award Winners

Road to Safety Scholarship

The Metzger Wickersham Road to Safety Scholarship awards three students in Pennsylvania scholarships of up to $1,000 for raising awareness of the dangers of dangerous driving through creative visual projects.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
February 1, 2023
Application Deadline
April 1, 2023
Deadline Approaching
$500–$1,000
3 Award Winners
Open
$5,000
4 Award Winners

Bechtel Corporation Scholarship

The Bechtel Corporation Scholarship awards $5,000 to underrepresented undergraduates looking to major in the specified engineering degrees at the listed universities.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – College Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2022
Application Deadline
May 1, 2023
Open
$5,000
4 Award Winners
Open
$1,000
1 Award Winner

Sue Wiseman Scholarship

Pennsylvania high school seniors who have carried out a personal project that focuses on one of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s programs or focus areas are eligible.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
May 1, 2023
Open
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Open
$1,500
185 Award Winners

¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award program

The ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award program offers 185 $1,500 flight e-passes to undergraduate and graduate students who travel away from home to study.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
March 1, 2023
Application Deadline
May 15, 2023
Open
$1,500
185 Award Winners
Open
$1,000
5 Award Winners

Pennsylvania Engineering Foundation (PEF) Scholarship

The Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers offers the Pennsylvania Engineering Foundation (PEF) Scholarship of $1,000 to five high school graduating seniors in Pennsylvania, each, to pursue engineering-related undergraduate degrees.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
March 1, 2023
Application Deadline
May 31, 2023
Open
$1,000
5 Award Winners
Open
$1,000–$3,000
5 Award Winners

Pennsylvania Land Surveyors’ Foundation Scholarship

The Pennsylvania Land Surveyors’ Foundation Scholarship awards five Pennsylvania students to pursue, or who are currently pursuing, a surveying education with the ultimate goal of becoming practicing professional land surveyors.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
May 31, 2023
Open
$1,000–$3,000
5 Award Winners
Open
$20,000–$60,000
2 Award Winners

Education Matters – The J.M. Heberlig-B.J. Helterbran Scholarship Fund

TFEC awards the J.M. Heberlig-B.J. Helterbran Scholarship Fund of up to $60,000 to undergraduate students who need financial aid for their educational goals in arts and recreation.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore – College Senior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
June 1, 2023
Open
$20,000–$60,000
2 Award Winners
Open
$20,000–$60,000
1 Award Winner

Faerie L. Angle Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities awards the Faerie L. Angle Memorial Scholarship Fund of up to $60,000 to qualified graduate students in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, studying to be lawyers.

Eligible Grades
Graduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
June 1, 2023
Open
$20,000–$60,000
1 Award Winner
Open
$500
30 Award Winners

Study.com September Scholarships

The Study.com September Scholarships offer 30 students in any field of study from the United States or 25 specific states a $500 scholarship each to pursue their undergraduate studies.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
September 1, 2023
Open
$500
30 Award Winners
Open
$3,000
1 Award Winner

ASHRAE Region III Setty Family Foundation Scholarship

ASHRAE Region III Setty Family Foundation Scholarship is an annual program to support undergraduate engineering students in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
December 1, 2023
Open
$3,000
1 Award Winner
Opening Soon
$400
50 Award Winners

Zakat Foundation Community Service Scholarship

Preparing for college is an exciting time, but it can also be an overwhelming undertaking, especially for students graduating during a pandemic.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – High School Graduate
Application Open Date
April 1, 2023
Application Deadline
May 10, 2023
Opening Soon
$400
50 Award Winners
Closed
$5,000
2 Award Winners

Interpublic Group Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded to two qualified undergraduate or graduate female students enrolled in a full-time communications-related field of study. It’s accompanied by a summer internship in New York City.

Eligible Grades
College Junior – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2022
Application Deadline
January 31, 2023
Closed
$5,000
2 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner

Doreen Dew Kauffman Scholarship

The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania offers the Doreen Dew Kauffman Scholarship of $1,000 to a deserving female student in Pennsylvania to further her education in horticulture, agriculture, floriculture, botany, and landscape architecture.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Graduate
Application Open Date
December 1, 2022
Application Deadline
February 1, 2023
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000
2 Award Winners

Lou Manzione Scholarship

The Lou Manzione Scholarship awards $1,000 to two high school seniors in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware, who are registered with USA Hockey. The award supports their undergraduate studies.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
February 1, 2023
Closed
$1,000
2 Award Winners
Closed
$500–$5,000
48 Award Winners

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers need-based scholarships of between $500 and $5,000 to graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in accredited colleges in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – College Sophomore
Application Open Date
December 1, 2022
Application Deadline
February 7, 2023
Closed
$500–$5,000
48 Award Winners
Closed
$2,500
1 Award Winner

Alliance Medical Education Scholarship Fund (AMES)

The Alliance Medical Education Scholarship Fund is awarded each year to multiple medical students in Pennsylvania to ease their financial burden and help them complete their degrees in medicine.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
February 28, 2023
Closed
$2,500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,500–$10,000
1 Award Winner

NYWICI Scholarship

The NYWICI Scholarship is available to an outstanding female student from either NY, NJ, CT, or PA to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in communications or related fields.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2022
Application Deadline
February 28, 2023
Closed
$2,500–$10,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$6,400–$50,000
2 Award Winners

Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities seeks to provide financial support to eligible high school senior students continuing their education by covering the cost of tuition.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
March 1, 2023
Closed
$6,400–$50,000
2 Award Winners
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture Scholarship Program

The scholarship, offered by TREE Fund, financially supports female students in Pennsylvania and Delaware to pursue studies in arboriculture and urban forestry at an accredited college or university.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 15, 2023
Application Deadline
March 15, 2023
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$3,000
1 Award Winner

Horace M. Thayer Scholarship Program

The scholarship program, offered by TREE Fund, financially supports students in Pennsylvania and Delaware to pursue studies in arboriculture and urban forestry at an accredited college or university.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 15, 2023
Application Deadline
March 15, 2023
Closed
$3,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

Endowment for South Asian Students of Indian Descent (ESASID) Scholarship Fund

The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, offers the ESASID Scholarship Fund of $5,000 to one medical student in Pennsylvania to ease the financial burden of education.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
July 1, 2023
Application Deadline
September 30, 2023
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,500
1 Award Winner

Foundation Education Award Scholarship

The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society offers the $5,500 Foundation Education Award Scholarship to underrepresented minority medical students who are Pennsylvania residents and enrolled at a Pennsylvania medical school.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
July 1, 2023
Application Deadline
September 30, 2023
Closed
$5,500
1 Award Winner

About Pennsylvania scholarships

Did you know that there are scholarships available in Pennsylvania for students? In fact, there are a variety of scholarships available, from academic scholarships to athletic scholarships to special-interest scholarships. So whether you're a top student or an athlete or have a special interest, there's likely a scholarship out there for you.

The best way to find out about the different scholarships available is to do your research online. There are many websites that list different scholarships and their requirements, so it's worth taking the time to browse through them and see if any fit your needs. You can also speak with your guidance counselor or financial aid office at your school for more information.

If you want to take advantage of the many scholarship opportunities in Pennsylvania, start by doing your research and then applying for as many as you can!

Cost of college in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is home to a wide variety of colleges and universities, both private and public. The cost of college in Pennsylvania varies depending on the school, but the average tuition for state schools is around $14,000 per year.

There are three public schools in Pennsylvania that are considered affordable: Penn State University, Pittsburg State University, and Temple University. All three schools have annual tuition rates below $15,000.

In addition to public schools, Pennsylvania also has numerous private universities and colleges. Tuition for these institutions can range from around $20,000 to over $50,000 per year depending on the school.

All three of these schools offer a variety of financial aid options, including grants and scholarships. There are also several organizations in the state that can provide assistance with tuition costs.

Tips for winning Pennsylvania scholarships

1. Start your search early: Don't wait until the last minute to begin looking for scholarships. Make sure you dedicate some time in the months leading up to your college start date to search for Pennsylvania-specific scholarships. This will give you plenty of time to fill out applications and complete any additional requirements. Research scholarship databases to find listings that meet your individual needs and qualifications.

2. Follow instructions: Each scholarship has different requirements. Make sure to follow the instructions exactly. Read through the different scholarship eligibility and application requirements and apply to those that fit your needs and situation. You would not score a scholarship if you do not meet the requirements listed.

3. Customize your applications: Writing generic essays is not likely to get you very far in the scholarship application process. Take some time to customize and tailor each essay to fit the particular requirements of each scholarship you are applying for. This will demonstrate that you have done your research, taken the application seriously, and are genuinely interested in being awarded the scholarship.