Pennsylvania Scholarships

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: June 30, December 31

Before we get into all of the Mississippi-specific private scholarships, check out our very own no-essay scholarship open to high school students of all years! 

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31

Eligibility: Open to high school, college and graduate school students. Open to US residents, undocumented students, and international students studying in the US. No essay required!

Amount: $25,000

Deadline: Monthly

Details: This monthly scholarship is open to all college students!  Just fill out one simple registration form.

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: Rolling

Eligibility: To be eligible for this $2,500 scholarship, students must be graduating high school seniors or current post-secondary students residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Applicants must also have a household income that does not exceed $200% of the poverty line.

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: February 18

Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and college freshmen (17-25 years of age) who are residents of the greater Philadelphia area and are dedicated to helping others, with a passion for giving back to their communities.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: March 15

Eligibility: Open to female Asian American high school students who have made a positive and lasting impact on our local community through their service and leadership. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: April 1

Eligibility: Open to journalism students from a five-county area in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys entering their junior or senior year of college.

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: April 1

Eligibility: Open to youth aged 24 and under residing in Allegheny County who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness during their school attendance years, and who are going on to a higher education or career training program for the first time.

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: April 1

Eligibility: Open to qualifying senior undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a full-time degree at an accredited university or professional school. Must be a U.S. citizen of Greek descent and a resident of Pennsylvania or NJ (specific counties listed on the scholarship page).

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 11

Eligibility: Open to high school seniors who are residents of Philadelphia county. Financial need is considered but not required.

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: April 12

Eligibility: Open to high school seniors, high school graduates or current undergraduates in the United States, who self-identify as female (any race/ethnicity), or as a member of a historically underserved racial or ethnic background. Minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA.

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: April 12

Eligibility: Open to high school seniors pursuing studies in the environmental and natural sciences. Students must be applying to a two- or four-year college to further their studies in an environmentally-related field.

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: April 15

Eligibility: Open to high school seniors or current undergraduate students who plan to enroll in a part-time or full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire academic year.

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: April 15

Eligibility: Open to nursing students in the US. Must be a US citizen, UNICO member, and reside in one of the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, or Wisconsin.

Amount: $1,000 to $10,000

Deadline: April 30

Eligibility: If you’re a high school senior or continuing undergraduate student residing in Appalachia Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, or Kentucky, the Ritton Family Foundation may have the perfect opportunity for you!

Amount: $500

Deadline: May 1

Eligibility: Open to high school senior students who are involved in Band and intend to major in Music at a Pennsylvania college or university. Must be the child or grandchild of a Pennsylvania legionnaire in good standing, or a child or grandchild of a deceased Pennsylvania Legionnaire.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: May 15

Eligibility: Open to Lancaster County residents seeking advanced study in the fields of psychiatry, psychology or social work.

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: June 14

Eligibility: Open to high school seniors with financial need who have demonstrated a well-balanced academic career—academics, extracurricular activities, and community service—with a desire to make a positive change in their communities. Must be a permanent resident of Lancaster County, PA.

Amount: $4,000

Deadline: September 30

Eligibility: Open to medical students who are residents of Allegheny Pennsylvania. Applicant must be enrolled full time in a fully accredited Pennsylvania medical school as a third or fourth year student.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: December 31

Eligibility: We award two $1,000 Scholarships to any York County residents majoring in – or planning to major in – the field of conservation (agriculture, environmental, natural history, natural resource management or related field).

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: October 22

Eligibility: Open to Philadelphia area college students pursuing a career in journalism / multimedia arts. Scholarships available for students attending 4-year colleges as well as community colleges.