College-Specific Scholarship Information

Washington University in St. Louis, Undergraduate Danforth Scholars Program

Opportunity for full or partial tuition, renewed each year based on academic progress

Based on merit, but do consider need as part of the process: https://admissions.wustl.edu/Financial_Aid_Scholarships/First_Year_Academic_Scholarships/Pages/Danforth-Scholars-Program.aspx

Seton Hall University

For a list of all scholarships and their requirements, visit: www.shu.edu/go/scholarships

Edinboro University

A multitude of scholarship offerings can be found at: http://www.edinboro.edu/directory/offices-services/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/edinboro-university-scholarships.html  Students are automatically considered for most of these scholarships once they complete the FAFSA.  If an application for a specific scholarship is required, the Financial Aid Office will contact the potential student.

Waynesburg University

Achievement awards are based on the combination of each applicant's cumulative GPA, and SAT/ACT achievement.  For more information on these annual scholarship awards, visit: http://www.waynesburg.edu/financial-aid/scholarships

St. Francis University

For information on St. Francis' merit-based scholarships, visit: https://www.francis.edu/Scholarships-and-Grants/ For full consideration, students must have a complete application on file by March 1st.

Mt. Aloysius College

Mt. Aloysius offers institutional grants/scholarships, fellowships, outside scholarships, endowed scholarships, and alumni book scholarships. For information on all that they have to offer potential new students, visit: http://www.mtaloy.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-list/

TCNJ: The College of New Jersey

Out-of-state waiver available to students (counselor recommended)

Deadline of February 15th, first come first serve basis (two applications available for our school)

FIDM: Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, National Scholarship Competition

For more information about this and additional FIDM scholarship programs, go to: http://fidm.edu/en/admissions/financial+aid?cmpid=key003

University of Akron

For scholarship and financial aid information, visit http://www.uakron.edu/finaid/

George Mason University, Mason-Merit Scholarships

Students who submit an application for admission by November 1st are automatically considered for these scholarships through the Office of Admissions and the Scholarship Committee. Recipients of most Mason Scholarships are required to have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in order for renewal. For information on this scholarship and more, visit: https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/types-aid/scholarships

Seton Hill University

Once accepted at Seton Hill, they will match students with scholarships and grants they may be eligible for.  For more information about the many scholarship opportunities, please visit: https://www.setonhill.edu/tuition-financial-aid/undergraduate-tuition-aid/scholarships/

St. John's University

Academic, service, and application scholarships, as well as a Catholic High School scholarship, are all available for students through: https://www.stjohns.edu/admission-aid/scholarships

Santa Clara University, Johnsons Scholars Program

Each year the Johnsons Scholars Program (a rigorous, comprehensive undergraduate honors-level leadership development program) awards full-tuition merit scholarships to 10 high-achieving students.

For more information, visit: https://www.scu.edu/johnsonscholars/

University of Pittsburgh

Students who apply by December 15th are automatically considered for scholarship awards (typically based on academic performance).  Applications submitted after the 15th are still reviewed, but awards are then based on the ability of funding.  For information on scholarship opportunities provided for students who plan to attend Pitt, visit the follow link: https://oafa.pitt.edu/financialaid/academic-scholarships/

Duquesne University

For information about scholarships and awards, visit: http://www.duq.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/programs/scholarships

Juniata College

Many competitive scholarships are available for students.  To research and apply different scholarship opportunities, visit: http://www.juniata.edu/admission/scholarships-and-aid/

Shippensburg University

Several scholarships are available to both incoming freshman and returning students. For further information on the process and availability, visit: https://www.ship.edu/financial_aid/scholarships/scholarships/

Clarion University

Browse merit, athletic, endowed, external, and local scholarships at: http://www.clarion.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/

Slippery Rock University

For information on scholarships for both new and returning students, browse the links in the left hand column at: http://www.sru.edu/admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships

La Roche University

For requirements and information on scholarships available for incoming students, please visit: https://www.laroche.edu/Financial_Aid/Types_of_Aid/La_Roche_Scholarships/

Chatham University

Scholarship interview days are held for accepted students on Sunday January 28th at 11am and Sunday February 25th at 11am.

In addition, individual and group financial aid sessions will be provided to answer questions about financial support and making college affordable. For more undergraduate offerings: https://www.chatham.edu/admission/aid/undergraduate/scholarships.cfm

Ithaca College

Leadership Scholar Program: an annually renewable $7,000 scholarship

MLK Scholar Program: a minimum annually renewable award of up to $25,000 and in some cases up to full tuition.

Park Scholar Program: a renewable annual award that covers the full cost of attendance (tuition, room, board), plus stipends for living expenses, books, and technology.

To research these programs, and for deadlines and application requirements, visit:

https://my.ithaca.edu/

Penn State University

Scholarships are awarded to exemplary students and are highly competitive due to limited funding. Follow this link for information on student aid and their scholarship policy: https://studentaid.psu.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Information regarding scholarship opportunities can be found at www.iup.edu/scholarships.

All interested admitted students must complete the IUP Scholarship Application through their MyIUP account. Most IUP scholarships are awarded based on academic merit.

St. Vincent College

Scholarship offerings are based on test scores and high school grade point average. Awards are based on full-time enrollment, and most are maintained for all eight semesters as long as a minimum 2.0 GPA is met. Scholarships include:

Chancellor’s Scholarship – Merit of $20,500 per year

Presidential Scholarship – Merit of $19,500 per year

Dean’s Scholarship – Merit of $18,500 per year

Faculty Scholarship – Merit of $16,500 per year

Other scholarships include the Wimmer Scholarship Competition, Transfer Student Grants, Alumni Grants, the Benedictine Pastors’ Awards, Catholic High School Graduate Grants, the Aurelius Scholarship (Business, Economics, and Government), the Fred Rogers Scholarship (Careers involving children and early learning), Stanley Black & Decker Scholarships (first generation college students majoring in engineering science, math, or physics), and STEP Scholarships (Science, technology, engineering, and math), to name a few.

For more information on these scholarships and their deadlines visit:

http://stvincent.edu/admission-aid/financing-your-education/scholarships-and-grants

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, National Scholarship

Nominated students will be contacted to schedule an audition and discuss the application process. Questions should be directed to the Guidance office.

Point Park University

For a wide-range of scholarship opportunities and their award criteria, visit: http://www.pointpark.edu/Admissions/CostsandFinancialAid/TypesofFinancialAidV/Scholarships

Bucknell University

Information on academic scholarships including Presidential Scholarships, Dean's Fellowships, Women in Science and Engineering Scholarships, Arts Merit Scholarships, Mathematics Scholarships, and FIRST Scholarships can be found at: https://www.bucknell.edu/scholarships 

Athletic aid, Pell and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants are also available for students.

West Virginia University

There are five catergories of scholarships offered for WVU students. For information on whether you qualify, visit: https://financialaid.wvu.edu/home/scholarships

Susquehanna University

For scholarships based on both merit and financial need, visit: https://www.susqu.edu/admission-and-aid/tuition-and-financial-aid/financial-aid-options/scholarships

Lock Haven University

Information for incoming and returning students can be found at: http://www.lockhaven.edu/scholarships/

Lafayette University, Marquis Award

The most outstanding applicants are recognized with this merit-based award named for the Marquis. Recipients of a Marquis award display the Marquis' ideals of global citizenship, scholarly pursuits, leadership, and concern for others. The Fellowship is valued at $40,000 a year and The Scholarship is valued at $24,000 a year. For information about application and deadlines for prized Marquis awards, visit: https://admissions.lafayette.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/lafayette-scholarships/

Athletic and Posse scholarship information can also be found through this link.

 James Madison University

Merit and need-based scholarships are available to students at: http://www.jmu.edu/scholarships/

Villanova University

Information on merit-based, need-based and outside scholarships can be found at: https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/enroll/finaid/scholarships_grants.html  Some scholarships are offered upon acceptance, other require a specific application. Scholarships are also available for study abroad programs.

Robert Morris University

External and institutional financial awards are offered to students. For more information, visit: https://www.rmu.edu/Undergraduate/Admissions/Transfer/Scholarships

Temple University

All scholarships and application information for upcoming students can be found at: https://sfs.temple.edu/financial-aid-types/scholarships

Ohio State University

Merit-based scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and are not guaranteed.  To browse eligibility and renewal requirements, visit: http://undergrad.osu.edu/cost-and-aid/merit-based-scholarships

Virginia Military Institute, The Institute Scholarship Program

Full and partial scholarships are available to students who are “academically talented and intellectually curious, with a well-balanced high school record that includes leadership roles and a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities.”

Must meet or exceed a combined SAT of 1350 (critical reading & math) or ACT of 31, with a High School GPA of 3.7 or higher

The scholarship is entirely merit based and includes automatic admission into the Institute Honors Program (www.vmi.edu/honors) Continuation of the award is based on maintaining a GPA of 3.5, active participation in the Honors Forum and elective program activities each semester, completion of 2 Honors Seminars, and the completion of an honors thesis during the first class year.

For more information on the application process see the Guidance office.

University of Dayton, Leadership in Service Scholarship

For admitted UD students, worth $10,000 ($2,500 per year for four years).

Students selected will also be eligible to receive a University of Dayton merit scholarship, which can be worth up to $88,000 over four years. https://www.udayton.edu/apply/undergraduate/hsprograms/lis_app_form.php

Let the Guidance know as soon as possible if you are interested in being nominated for this scholarship.

 Pennsylvania Army National Guard

Pennsylvania Education Assistance Program will pay 100% of the tuition to the following schools for up to five years: Bloomsburg, California, Cheyney, Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Indiana, Kutztown, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock, West Chester, and the following community colleges- Allegheny County, Bucks County, Cambria, County, Harrisburg Area, Luzerne County, Northampton, Philadelphia, Westmoreland County, Beaver County, Butler County, Delaware County, Lehigh Carbon, Montgomery County, Northwest Tech, Reading

If you attend any other PHEAA approved Pennsylvania school, you will receive over $6,820 per year for up to five years. You will also receive $372 per month for up to 36 months from the Montgomery GI Bill and your drill pay. If you plan to attend school out of state you can discuss National Guard options in that area.

For more info on this program, check with the Guidance office or visit this website: https://www.nationalguard.com/college