Merit Awards

All students who have completed 15 or more credits in their major at the end of the spring semester will be considered by a faculty scholarship committee for one of four merit awards. Merit scholarships are awarded in the summer for the following academic year. There is no application.

Need-Based Scholarships

Students with financial need may submit a scholarship application by September 15 each year to be considered for need-based awards. These scholarships are offered each fall to a limited number of students with both financial need and strong academic records. Funds are dispersed in the spring semester.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be formally admitted to a Penn State Great Valley master’s degree program.
  • Be designated as a residential student (not in an online World Campus program).
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Enroll in and complete 15 credits.
  • Submit a Campus Scholarship Application.  
  • Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Application 

Application Deadline 

Both the campus application and FAFSA must be received at Penn State Great Valley by September 15. Applications received after September 15 will be considered for spring semester awards only if funds are available. Note: spring scholarships are rarely awarded.

Scholarship applications and awards are for one academic year only.  Students who wish to be considered for need-based scholarships must submit a new campus application and new FAFSA each year.   

Awarding 

Need-based scholarships are typically announced in the fall semester and posted to spring semester accounts after enrollment criteria is met. Award communications will be sent to the student's Penn State email and/or home address.

World Campus students may inquire about scholarships at [email protected].