Pennsylvania Scholarships and Grants
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Sources of funding to assist Pennsylvania students in their goal of higher education are available from a variety of sources. Please continue reading to learn about some possibilities for financial aid:
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship Program
All Pennsylvania high school seniors planning on attending a post-secondary institution (career training school, college, or university) in their home State are eligible to apply for one of the two scholarships available. The monies are to be used to pay for tuition, and are renewable for up to four years in total.
In addition to level of financial assistance needed, applicants are evaluated on academic achievement (minimum of 3.0 GPA in high school), the content of a personal essay, level of community involvement, and participation in extracurricular activities.
Kids' Chance of Pennsylvania
This organization provides funding for post-secondary education on an annual basis; the amount of money disbursed to successful applicants varies depending on the number of applicants and available funds each year.
To qualify for funding under the program, a student must be able to demonstrate financial need as the result of the death or severe injury of a parent in a work-related accident. The accident in question must meet the threshold established by the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act. Students between the ages of 16-25 who have already been accepted into a post-secondary institution are invited to apply.
PA Cleanways - The Sue Wiseman Scholarship
In recognition of young Pennsylvania residents (aged 16-21) who have not only developed an understanding of environmental concerns but initiated a project to deal with the same, a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 is available. The environmental project will deal with one of the following: illegal dumping, littering, education, recycling, proper disposal, or beautification. In order to qualify for the scholarship, the project must be either well-established or already completed and include a means of educating the public.
Recipients of the scholarship can use the funds toward their education at a trade or business school, college, or university.
Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers
The Society funds five $1,000.00 scholarships for first-year engineering students studying at an accredited Pennsylvania institution.
An official high school transcript, SAT scores, and a personal essay must accompany the application form in order to be considered for these funds. A minimum GPA of 3.6 is required. With regard to the SAT, a minimum score of 700 in Math and 600 in Verbal must have been achieved.
College seniors wishing to continue their Engineering studies at graduate school are invited to apply for the Faber Fellowship Grant. Applicants for the Grant must have already written the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (a passing mark is required to receive funding) and been accepted to a graduate school to qualify.
See other national engineering scholarships.
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency - Pennsylvania State Grants
Pennsylvania State Grants are awarded to both full and part-time undergraduate students who meet the threshold for demonstrated financial need. Successful recipients can re-apply for funding for subsequent school years.
