Scholarship Programs for Undergraduate Students
For outside scholarship opportunities, browse below.
If you're interested in a Study Abroad scholarship, view the Fellowships & Scholarships Office website.
*Some scholarship program application deadlines are closed for the 2012-2013 academic year. Please view the program's website for deadline information.
General Interest
| Scholarship |
Information |
Website |
Application Deadline |
| Horatio Alger Scholarship Program |
Assists students who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, and a desire to contribute to society. |
www.horatioalger.com |
Mid-October |
| Kids' Chance |
Applicants must have a parent who has been killed or seriously injured as a result of a work-related accident that meets criteria of the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act and that has resulted in demonstrated financial need. |
www.kidschanceofpa.org |
April 15 |
| Providian Medical Scholarship |
Applicants must be enrolled at the undergraduate level in "good standing" and maintain a QPA of 3.0 or higher. Students planning for a medical or veterinary career are encouraged to enter, but students on any career path are welcome to apply. |
www.providianmedical.com |
June 21 - Summer entry deadline; Jan. 15 - Winter entry deadline |
Business & Finance
| Scholarship |
Information |
Website |
Application Deadline |
| Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship |
A $5,000 scholarship for students preparing for a career in state and local government finance. |
www.gfoa.org |
Feb. 22 |
| Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship |
A $5,000 scholarship awarded to upperclassment or graduate student of public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration. |
www.gfoa.org |
Feb. 22 |
| AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students |
Awards outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. |
www.aicpa.org |
April 1 |
| Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship |
Awarded annually to women pursuing undergraduate or master's degrees in business management. |
www.zonta.org |
See website |
Math & Science
| Scholarship |
Information |
Website |
Application Deadline |
| NASA "MUST" Scholarship Program |
Awards scholarships and internships to students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, or STEM fields. |
www.nasa.gov |
See website |
| The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program |
Encourages outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering, and to foster excellence in these fields. |
www.training.nih.gov |
Feb. 28 |
| American Chemical Society Scholars Program |
Designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian students to purse degrees in chemical sciences and chemical technology. |
http://portal.acs.org |
March 1 |
| Ernest Hollings Scholarship Program |
Eligible students studying biological, life and agricultural sciences; physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; social and behavioral science; and teacher education are encouraged to apply. |
www.oesd.noaa.gov |
January (See website) |
Public Service
| Scholarship |
Information |
Website |
Application Deadline |
| Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship |
Applicants must be in their junior year of undergraduate study with a cumulative QPA of 3.2 or higher. |
www.woodrow.org |
February (See website) |
| Programs for Military Veterans, Spouses & Dependents |
View The HUB website for more information. |
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The Arts
| Scholarship |
Information |
Website |
Application Deadline |
| Annual CHRISTOPHER Video Contest |
Students in undergraduate and graduate programs at accredited colleges and universities are invited to interpret the Christopher message and mission in short films of five minutes or less. |
www.christophers.org |
See website |
| MusicScholarships.US |
Provides free information on music scholarships, grants, competitions and awards for students preparing for a career in music. |
www.musicscholarships.us |
See website |
Special Interest Groups
| Scholarship |
Information |
Website |
Application Deadline |
| LeTendre Education Fund Scholarship Program |
Provides scholarship assistance to students who are homeless or have experienced homelessness. |
www.naehcy.org |
Early September (See website) |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund |
Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500. Mission is to increase the number of Hispanic college graduates by providing scholarships and assistance to students and families. |
www.hsf.net |
See website |
| Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund |
National scholarship program geared toward women who earned a high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago who are now seeking a college degree. |
www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen |
See website |
| National Italian American Foundation Scholarship Program |
The NIAF awards scholarships and grants to outstanding students based on academic merit in two groups: Italian American students and students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian-related fields. |
www.niaf.org/scholarships |
March 1 |
| Hispanic College Fund Inc. |
Students must be U.S. citizens of Hispanic origin residing in the 50 states or Puerto Rico. Students must be accepted or enrolled on a full-time basis in a program that will lead to business. |
www.scholarships.hispanicfund.org |
March (See website) |
| The Gates Millennium Scholars Program |
Fellowships for outstanding low-income African-American, Native American, and Hispanic American students. |
www.gmsp.org |
See website |
| Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) |
Rewards hard work and leadership, acknowledges young people's roles in building the community and support LGBT and ally youth. |
www.community.pflag.org |
See website |
| Peter Agris Memorial Scholarship for Greek Americans |
For Greek Americans pursuing careers in journalism and communications. |
www.alphaomegacouncil.com |
See website |
| Asian American Journalist Association Scholarship Program |
Various scholarships for Asian Americans pursuing careers in a journalism related field. |
www.aaja.org |
See website |
| Cancer for College |
Assists cancer survivors in reaching their goal of a college education. |
www.cancerforcollege.org |
January 31 |
| American Cancer Society's College Scholarship Program |
Designed to provide young cancer patients/survivors assistance in pursuing higher education from an accredited school. The award is $1,000 for an academic year. |
www.cancer.org |
March 30 |
| Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship Program |
Merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to female students studying computer science, computer engineering, web design, or other IT-related disciplines. Student must be entering her junior or senior year. |
www.vanguard.com/scholarships |
November 30 |
| Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program |
Merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to minority students pursuing studies in business, finances, economics, or accounting. Student must be entering junior or senior year. |
www.vanguard.com/scholarships |
November 30 |
