by Leonardo Bahena |
Last Updated: August 17, 2023 Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships for PA students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the 2023-24 cycle. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
offers $10,000 to ten eligible students who are seeking a career in agriculture. Applicants must submit essays that explain their passion and interest in the field of agriculture. The deadline is January 6th. More details here.
awards students seeking a career in journaling $30,000 in $7,500 installments as well as internship opportunities that can lead to permanent job assignments. Applicants must be able to participate in a summer internship and major in journalism, communications, or English writing. The deadline is January 9th. More information here.
offers students $1,000 in financial support. Applicants must submit their application and travel to the nearest participating ford dealership to attain the dealer code. The deadline is January 14th. More information here.
awards a sophomore college student who expresses interest in studying in the field of life science up to $10,000 ($5,000 per year) and mentoring. Applicants must reside in Pennsylvania. The deadline is January 15th. Read more here.
offers female students in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania up to $1,500. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, have lived in Cumberland County for at least a year and attend an interview to review the reward if granted. Applications open in mid-October. The deadline is January 17th. Learn more here.
awards 2nd/3rd/4th-year veterinary students residing in Pennsylvania with financial support. Awards vary. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and attend a school of veterinary medicine. The deadline is January 31st. Learn more here.
awards high school students who have been improving the quality of their communities through volunteership and racial relations up to $1,000 in financial aid. Selected applicants will be invited to the Symposium to discuss various topics with other prize recipients. The deadline is January 31st. More information here.
February
awards students who live in the eligible states grants between $5,000-$7,000. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and spiritual values. Students and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. The deadline is February 1st. More details here.
awards senior high school and 1st/2nd year college students with multiple scholarship opportunities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic work ethic. The deadline is February 7th. Apply here.
awards children of Simon Property Group employees $3,000 in financial support. Applicants must be younger than 24 and a dependent of an employee who has been employed for at least a year. The deadline is February 15th. Learn more here.
offers undergraduate scholars who are pursuing a career in communications or a related field of study various amounts of financial support. Applicants must be fully enrolled, interviewed and capable of completing a mandatory internship. The deadline is February 28th. More information here.
awards full-time college medical students multiple payments of $2,500 in financial aid. Applicants must have resided in Pennsylvania for at least a year and enrolled in their 2nd or 3rd year as a medical student. The deadline is February 28th. Learn more here.
awards a student that demonstrates ethnic diversity and a passion for a career in communications. Applicants must be able to participate in a paid internship in New York City during the summer and interview. The deadline to apply is February 28th. More info here.
March
offers high school students who are planning to pursue a major in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) program that leads to a NASA related career. Applicants must be planning to enroll in a Pennsylvania college. Minority representing individuals are encouraged to apply. The deadline is March 1st. Learn more here.
awards Berk county high school students to receive $1,000. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, be active with their school’s swimming team during their senior year and/or planning to join the swimming team for their college. The deadline is March 1st. Learn more here.
awards third/fourth year undergraduate and graduate students with financial support expressing interest in business, marketing, construction management and more. Awards vary and applicants must demonstrate financial need. The deadline is March 1st. Read more here.
awards scholars from disadvantageous backgrounds up to $5,000 depending on their household income. Applicants must reside in the listed counties in Delaware, Greater Philadelphia and Pennsylvania and be a senior in highschool or a freshman in college. The deadline to apply is March 3rd. More details here.
awards Jewish students residing in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties various scholarship opportunities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need to be considered eligible. The deadline for submitting the application is March 3rd. More information here.
offers various awards to high school seniors who exemplify academic success and experience with home medical equipment. Applicants must reside in either Pennsylvania or Delaware and provide two letters of recommendation. The deadline is March 3rd. Learn more here.
awards Bucks county students who are ready to enroll in a post-secondary education up to $14,000. Half of the award will be a loan and half will be a grant. The applicant must demonstrate financial need and pay back the loan within five years of final payment. The deadline is March 15th. More information here.
provides $5,000 to a high school senior who has been an active participant in the field of hockey. Applicants must demonstrate sportsmanship, academic success, community service and have a GPA of 3.2 to be eligible. The deadline is March 15th. More information here.
This confers $1000 to Asian and Asian American high school seniors who possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and are currently studying at a high school in the Greater Philadelphia area which encompasses Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, and Bucks. The deadline is March 15th. See link for more details.
provides loans to students that demonstrate active community participation. Applicants must have applied to a post-secondary institution and graduated from an eligible high school. The deadline is March 25th. Learn more here.
offers high school students who enrolled in their senior year $3,500 in financial support. Applicants must demonstrate academic success and potential for handling college courses. The deadline is March 26th. Learn more here.
offers up to $10,000 to 25 incoming full-time college students. Applicants demonstrating leadership abilities and diversity are eligible from any state except Utah. Students must also be eligible for a Pell-Grant. The deadline to apply is March 27th. Learn more here
caters specifically towards senior high school students and undergraduate college students of Serbian descent who major in engineering or health sciences. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. The $2000 award can be applied to annually as long as students satisfy this criteria. The deadline is March 30th. See details linked.
awards 3rd/4th year college students pursuing degrees in advertising, communication, or marketing $1,700 in financial support. Applicants must demonstrate skills related to their field of study and reside in one of the eligible counties. The application is March 30th. Learn more here
offers $2,500 to a female student who is pursuing a degree in engineering, physical sciences or mathematics. Applicants must be a high school senior graduating from a Pittsburgh school. The deadline is March 31st. Apply here.
awards a waiver to the children of individuals who died in the line of duty (police officers, firefighters, correction facility employees, or national guard) after January 1st, 1976. Applicants must be 25 years old or younger and enrolled in a post-secondary school in Pennsylvania. The deadline is March 31st. More details here.
awards students seeking a career in technology, engineering, math, or metal work up to $25,000 in financial support. Applicants must be undergraduates or in trade school as well as be able to provide two letters of recommendation. The deadline to apply is March 31st. Apply here.
offer students interested in a career in the environmental field (law, engineering, or environmental science) up to $4,000. Applicants may apply annually with their transcript and a college acceptance letter within the applicable location. The Deadline is March 31st. More details here.
April
is restricted to current or prospective medical professionals in the Lycoming County Area. Applicants must be accepted into a medical related program at a higher education institution. Deadline is April 1st. More information here.
awards students that are pursuing a career in construction. Applicants must be a high school graduate of Clinton, Lycoming or Sullivan County and plan to attend college, trade school, or technical college. The deadline is April 1st. Apply here.
offers a $1,000 scholarship to high school students who are seeking further education after graduating and are registered with USA Hockey. Applicants must submit a 500 word essay paired with various academic documents. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Learn more here.
offer students various scholarship opportunities depending on their educational status. Applicants are required to submit their financial aid report with their application as well as fulfill any requirements for eligibility. The deadline is April 1st. Read more here.
awards numerous scholarships opportunities to both undergraduate and graduate scholars seeking financial support. Awards range from $2,000-$5,000. The deadline to apply is April 3rd. More information here.
This seeks female undergraduate students who are majoring in a communications related field such as English, Journalism, Film, Media Studies, and many more. The minimum GPA requirement is 3.2. The deadline is April 8th. See details linked.
offers current and incoming college students expressing interest in classical piano or organ $6,000 in financial support. Applicants will be expected to audition live. The deadline is April 10th. Learn more here.
offers grants to first year college students that are the children of Penn State/College. Applicants must demonstrate future academic potential and leadership capabilities. The deadline is April 14th. More details here.
awards full-time African-American/Black students up to $3,000 for degrees related to visual arts such as photography, graphic design, architecture and more. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. The application deadline is April 14th. Read more here.
offers African-American/Black students financial assistance awards for financial assistance (varies). Applicants must be seeking a performing arts degree, at least a 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment to be eligible for the scholarship. The deadline for applying is April 14th. Learn more here.
awards $1,500 to WWOAP members, their dependents, and eligible students. A $500 scholarship is also offered to applicants enrolled in a technical school. Applicants must reside in Pennsylvania. Individuals seeking a career in the water supply field is preferred. The deadline is April 15th. Learn more here.
offer students living in Northwestern Pennsylvania up to $750 in financial support. Applicants who are unemployed, underemployed, or in an incumbent position are eligible. The application deadline is April 15th. Read more here.
awards students pursuing a career in mechanical, technical and precision engineering as well as other manufacturer/technical majors. Applicants must live in Northwestern Pennsylvania and provide a letter of recommendation. The applications April 15th. Apply here.
awards a high school graduate seeking a career in the mechanical trade $1,000 in financial support. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and provide a recommendation with their application. The application is due April 15th. Apply here.
awards three students seeking a career in construction management, engineering, or architecture financial support for their educational career. Award amounts vary based on placement. Applicants must be attending a construction management course and express passion for the career through an essay. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Read more here.
offers awards up to $2,500 to students enrolling in 2-4 year colleges. Applicants must be applying to an environmental field at a college within the Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties to be considered eligible. The deadline is April 24thJune 1st. Read more here.
awards students that provide caddie services to golf players scholarships from $1,000- $10,000. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and frequent caddie service. The deadline to apply is April 25th. More information here.
awards African- American/ Black students seeking a full-time post secondary education. Applicants must demonstrate leadership qualities and reside in a CBC member district. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. The application deadline is April 28th. Learn more here.
awards a student with an interest in education, nursing, law enforcement, medical research or social work up to $1,000. The applicant must be graduating from a school in the Tussey Mountain School District in Pennsylvania to be considered eligible. The deadline is April 28th. Apply here.
awards various amounts of financial support to students enrolled in a major related to land surveying. Recipients will receive two installments (one at the beginning of each semester). Applicants must live in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and submit the required documents. The deadline is April 30th. More information here.
awards students living in Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, and Wyoming counties up to $1,500 in financial support. Applicants must express interest in urban forestry, arboriculture, or another related major and provide recommendations. The deadline is April 30th. Learn more here.
offers senior high schools students awards up to $500. Applicants must be seeking an environmental education in forestry, agricultural, natural resource management, environmental education and be a resident in Bradford or Sullivan County to be eligible. The deadline to apply is April 30th. More details here.
grants college students who plan to pursue horticultural endeavors scholarships as long as they inhabit Pennsylvania counties Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia. The deadline is April 30th. More information here.
awards $2,000 to incoming college students of hispanic descent who reside or plan to reside in the eligible counties. Applicants must have $1,000 of debt that is not covered by financial aid and display their involvement in the community. The application is due April 30th. More details here.
May
provides $20,000 ($5,000 per year) to students applying to a post-secondary institution. Applicants must be attending a Pittsburgh Public School starting from 9th grade with a GPA of 2.5. The deadline is May 1st. More details here.
awards students with disabilities up to $5,000 in financial aid. Applicants must reside in New York, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey and demonstrate personal investment in one’s future. Proof of disability is required to be considered eligible. The deadline is May 1st. Learn more here.
awards Pennsylvania high school graduate students various amounts of financial support. Applicants must be enrolled half time in a 2-4 year program and apply for the grant with their FAFSA application. The deadline is May 1st for private colleges and renewing applicants, August 1st for community colleges, and August 15th for summer term applicants. Learn more here.
grants $500 to graduating high school seniors who have been avidly engaged in community service throughout their time in high school. The deadline is May 10th. More info here.
awards students residing in Philadelphia $1,000-$5,000 in financial support. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be accepted/enrolled in college or trade school. The deadline is May 12th. Apply here.
awards students related to first responders (firemen, policemen, EMTs, etc.) $13,000/$4,500 to first and second place winners respectively. Applicants must provide evidence of relation to a first responder and be 15-20 years old to be considered eligible. The application deadline is May 14th. More details here.
awards students interested in engineering, manufacturing, and construction management various scholarships. Undergraduate and graduate applicants are eligible for financial support. The deadline is May 19th. More information here.
offers students attending Kirtland community college various potential scholarships for financial support. Applicants must exemplify academic success and potential. The deadline to apply is May 28th. Apply here.
offers students expressing an interest in marine/ ocean fields of study. Applicants must display academic success and have been involved in NOSB once in their highschool career. The deadline is May 28th. Learn more here.
offers scholarships to returned veterans and the dependents of veterans $1,000 in financial support. Relation to a veteran is encouraged;however, it is not required to be eligible. The deadline is May 30th. More information here.
awards African-American students in their last year of highschool who are interested in post-secondary education. Applicants must be attending one of the eligible high schools listed and have a GPA between 2.0 and 2.99. The deadline is May 30th. Learn more here.
awards students who are homeless or have been homeless while enrolled in an academic institution $2,500 in financial support. Applicants must live in Alleghany county and be under 25 years old. The deadline to apply is May 31st. More information here.
June
confers $1000 to Asian and Asian American high school seniors who possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and are currently studying at a high school in the Greater Philadelphia area which encompasses Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, and Bucks. The deadline is June 6th. See link for more details.
offers graduating high school and college enrolled Asian-American students $1,000 in financial support for college expenses. Applicants must be attending an institution in the listed counties in New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. The deadline is June 6th. More information here.
awards the winner of a prom attire competition $10,000 in prize money. The eight runner ups will also be awarded various amounts of prize money as well. The winner will be decided by community voting. The deadline is June 7th. Learn more here.
offers American students of Korean descent awards between $500-$5,000. Applicants must be enrolled full time in an undergraduate, graduate, or high school program and demonstrate financial need. The deadline is June 30th. Learn more here.
July
gives 2nd/3rd year female students in Pennsylvania various amounts of financial support. Applicants must be registered as Democratic or involved in the Democratic party activities. The deadline is July 1st. More details here.
awards students $3,000 and an additional $2,000 if the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must have attended a Pittsburgh or Allegheny high school and demonstrate leadership qualities. The deadline is July 5th. Learn more here.
awards a student residing in Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania up to $2,500 in financial support. Applicants must submit an impassioned essay regarding distracted driving and its ramifications. The deadline is July 31st. Learn more here.
Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers P.C. offers $500 Scholarship Essay Contest, providing financial support to aspiring medical malpractice lawyers. Open to undergraduate students with future law school plans and current graduate/law students, the scholarship requires applicants to submit essays on medical malpractice law. Submissions, including the author’s details, must be emailed in .pdf format to 2024pittsburghscholarship@gmail.com. The deadline is July 31st. Apply here.
August
This awards one community oriented student $2,000 in financial support. Applicants must be at least 18 and enrolling in a college in the US. Through video or essay, applicants must describe a project that benefited the community in which they participated. The deadline is August 1st. Apply here.
September
offers students seeking to graduate from a historically black college up to $6,000. Applicants must display financial need and enroll in their 3rd-5th year of undergraduate study. The deadline is September 4th. Apply here.
offers a qualified engineering/environmental science student residing in Pennsylvania $2,500 in financial support. Applicants must provide recommendations with their application to be considered eligible. The deadline is September 25th. Learn more here.
awards a medical college full-time student residing in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania up to $4,000 in financial support. Applicants must be in their third/fourth year of medical school. The scholarship can only be awarded once. The deadline is September 30th. Apply here.
awards one South Asian student of Indian heritage $5,000 in financial support. Applicants must be in their 2nd-4th year of medical education and reside either in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. The deadline is September 30th. Read more here.
offers two Lycoming county medical students attending allopathic or osteopathic school $2,000 in financial support. The applicant must submit two recommendations and an essay regarding their future medical plans. The application is due September 30th. Apply here.
awards a first year medical student who is living in Lehigh, Berks, or Northampton up to $2,000. Applicants must submit recommendations and demonstrate potential. The deadline is September 30th. Apply here.
awards two medical students enrolled or entering their first year $2,500 in financial support. Applicants must submit two recommendation letters and proof of enrollment. The deadline is September 30th. Apply here.
awards $1,500 to one medical student that is attending Penn State college of Medicine. Applicants must be in their second year of education and a resident of Pennsylvania. The deadline is September 30th. More information here.
awards two medical students that are enrolled in a US medical school while residing in Lehigh county $3,000 in financial support. Applicants must provide two recommendations and a written essay. The deadline is September 30th. Apply here.
October
awards $3,000 to undergraduate students who are pursuing an accounting career and two additional $2,000 payments. Applicants must have declared their major as accounting and have at least a 3.0 GPA. The deadline is October 31st. More details here.
November
awards an out of state student up to $11,000 in financial support for classes, tuition, and other college expenses. Applicants must demonstrate high academic performance to be considered eligible. The deadline is November 1st. Read more here.
awards a minimum of $10,000 to future Michigan State University students who are enrolling in an undergraduate program. The grant is renewable if the recipient adheres to the requirements. The recommended deadline is November 1st for the best chances of receival. More information here.
awards $5,000 to female students pursuing an engineering degree at post-secondary institutions. Applicants must demonstrate academic success, leadership qualities, and submit an essay. The deadline is November 30th. More details here.
December
offers students seeking higher education related to plumbing, heating, cooling, or industrial piping (PHCP) and pipes, valves, or fittings (PVF). Applicants may qualify for awards up to $3,000 if they enrolled/enrolling as a full time student. The deadline is December 9th. Learn more here.
awards students attending a Pennsylvania college up to $5,000 . Applicants must be studying water technologies to be eligible for selection. The deadline is December 20th. More info here.
provides up to $5,000 to students from foster care or adopted families. Applicants must be under the age of 26, demonstrate financial need and have completed their FAFSA. The deadline is December 31st. More details here.
awards $1,000 to students that reside in York county who are seeking a career in conservation. Applicants must be majoring in agricultural, environmental, conservation, natural resource management or related science fields. The deadline is December 31st. More information here
awards graduate students enrolled in art and architectural history up to $2,500. Applicants must submit a project related to American architecture to be reviewed. The deadline is December 31st. Read more here.
Deadlines vary
This awards competing students $500-$1,000 depending on placement in the competition. Participants must submit a creative project that expresses the dangers of drunk driving. The deadline is currently undisclosed. Learn more here.
This offers partial payment of student loans for individuals enrolling in service up to 15%. Applicants must enlist for at least six years, have attained high school diploma and qualify for specific military occupations.The deadline may vary. More information here.
awards various scholarships to students from various backgrounds. Applicants must be at least in their senior year of highschool with intentions of post secondary education and demonstrate financial need to be considered eligible. Scholarship deadlines vary. Learn more here.
awards $1,200 to eligible students that live in the western half of the Synod of the Trinity and plan to attend a post-secondary institution in the area. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be a member of the Presbyterian church. Deadlines vary. More details here.
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