2025 Pennsylvania Scholarships

Pennsylvania is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for Pennsylvania universities is a whopping $23,995.00 and the total cost of attendance is $42,887.00. 65% of student graduates in Pennsylvania graduate with an average debt load of $37,061.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in Pennsylvania turn either to scholarships or student loans.

These PA scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in Pennsylvania, and any Pennsylvania resident regardless of their interests or background. Pennsylvania scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of PA students or PA residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!

While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for Pennsylvania residents.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for PA residents?

There are 884 scholarships totaling $3,723,928.00 available to Pennsylvania residents. You can easily browse through all 884 scholarships below.

How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in Pennsylvania?

Moms in Pennsylvania are eligible for all the same scholarships as PA residents. Therefore, the 884 scholarships worth $3,723,928.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.

How many scholarships are available for college students in Pennsylvania?

884 scholarships worth $3,723,928.00 are available for college students in PA. In addition, we encourage current college students in Pennsylvania to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in Pennsylvania for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in Pennsylvania:

Lincoln University
Grand View University
Wichita State University
Oakland University
Wayne State University
Lincoln University
Park University
Westminster College
Cedarville University
Albright College
Allegheny College
DeSales University
Alvernia University
Clarks Summit University
Arcadia University
Cabrini University
California University of Pennsylvania
Carlow University
Cedar Crest College
Chatham University

How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in Pennsylvania?

884 scholarships totaling $3,723,928.00 are available for high school seniors in PA. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.

Do I need to be a resident of PA to apply to these scholarships?

Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for Pennsylvania residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to PA students and residents, as well as others across the country.

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Dr. Charles A. Vernale Student Loan Award
Sponsor:
Lycoming College
Applicant must be a Connecticut resident with a predoctoral degree in dental medicine.
Deadline:
March 1
$2,000.00
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
Sponsor:
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, strong leadership qualities, and specific goals for a career in graphics. Selection is based upon test scores and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 1 (high school seniors), April 1 (undergraduates), February 15 (graduates)
$5,000.00
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Graduate Scholarship
Sponsor:
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Applicant must be enrolled in a graduate program at a college or university. Reasons for applying, official transcript of undergraduate work, letter of academic reference from a college or university, and autobiography are required.
Deadline:
May 1
$3,000.00
Chancellor Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Campus
Selection is based upon high school performance, SAT or ACT scores, essay, and interview.
Deadline:
January 15
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University Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Campus
Selection is based upon high school performance and test scores.
Deadline:
January 15
$10,000.00
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Foundation Distinguished Scholars Award
Sponsor:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Applicant must rank in top tenth of class or have a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1100 and demonstrate leadership, extracurricular activities, and honors.
Deadline:
None
$2,000.00
Board of Governors Scholarship
Sponsor:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
All freshmen students will be considered for this scholarship. Selection is based upon strength of high school curriculum, minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrated leadership qualities, active participation in extracurricular activities, and essay or recommendation letter.
Deadline:
None
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Army ROTC/Villanova Scholars Award
Sponsor:
Villanova University
Applicant must be selected by the Army for an 80% tuition scholarship to receive the room and board scholarship from the university.
Deadline:
January 7
$5,000.00
Air Force ROTC/Villanova Scholars Award
Sponsor:
Villanova University
Applicant must be receiving a level II AFROTC scholarship as designated by the Air Force.
Deadline:
January 7
$6,790.00
Presidential Scholarship for Underrepresented Students
Sponsor:
Villanova University
Applicant must first be nominated by the chief academic officer of their high school by December 1. Student may also be nominated by a representative from a home school entity or non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged high school students with the college process. Applicant must be an underrepresented student...
Deadline:
December 1
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Villanova Scholars Award
Sponsor:
Villanova University
Applicant must have a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1380 or composite ACT score of 30 and a minimum 3.85 GPA, ranking in the top five percent of their graduating class.
Deadline:
December 1
$12,500.00
National Merit Scholarship
Sponsor:
Villanova University
Applicant must be a National Merit finalist who designates Villanova University as their first choice.
Deadline:
January 7
$2,000.00
Presidential Scholarship
Sponsor:
Villanova University
Applicant must first be nominated by the chief academic officer of their high school by December 1. Student may also be nominated by a representative from a home school entity or non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged high school students with the college process. Applicant must be an underrepresented student...
Deadline:
December 1
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