Outside Scholarships and Fellowships

We’ve gathered an extensive list of outside scholarships and fellowships for you to consider. Look over these leads to find your best matches.

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Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Foundation Scholarships

The State System Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships to all students who are attending a State System university. Spring 2027 Scholarship Applications will be accepted November 18, 2026, to January 20, 2027.

PASSHE scholarship applications have moved to a new platform called AwardSpring. To apply for scholarships, all students must complete the following steps. This includes students who previously applied for scholarships on the old platform.

1. Go to https://passhefoundation.awardspring.com/
2. Click the “Register” button to create an account.
3. Complete the “General Application.”
   • This application will determine which scholarships the student is eligible for, auto-apply them to scholarships with no additional requirements, and prompt them to complete additional steps to apply for some scholarships.
4. All scholarship applications and additional requirements must be submitted through AwardSpring by the deadline, January 20, 2027.

• Edith Davis Eve Endowed Scholarship
• Highmark Bright Blue Futures Scholarship for Rising Juniors
• Minnie Patton Stayman Endowed Scholarship
• PSECU Scholarship for Rising Juniors and Seniors
• PASSHE Transfer Success Scholarship
• Supporting Student Success Scholarship
• Wells Fargo Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Links to Regional Scholarship Opportunities

For scholarship opportunities in your county (PA) or area, please visit the following:

Adams County Community Foundation
Berks County Community Foundation
Central Susquehanna Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Fayette County
Community Foundation of Greene County
Community Foundation for the Alleghenies
Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains
Community Foundation of Warren County
Community Foundation of Western PA
Community Foundation of Westmoreland County
Crawford Heritage Foundation
Elk County Community Foundation
Erie Community Foundation
First Community Foundation Partnership of PA
Gettysburg Area Dollars for Scholars
Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program
Kids Chance of PA
Lancaster County Community Foundation
Schuylkill Area Community Foundation
Scranton Area Foundation
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
The Philadelphia Education Fund
York County Community Foundation

PHEAA Funding Opportunities for In-Demand Occupations

• Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program (In-State Students)
• Grow PA Tuition Waiver Program (Out-of-State Students)

America’s Lemon Lawyer Scholarship

America’s Lemon Lawyer is the California lemon law practice of Wynn Law Group, APC, in Los Angeles. Every day we help drivers whose new cars keep breaking down and whose manufacturers will not make it right. California’s lemon law, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, exists because one person with a defective car is no match for a global manufacturer without the law on their side.

We created this scholarship to support students who think about fairness for everyday consumers, regardless of what they plan to study. Future engineers, nurses, business owners, teachers, and lawyers all have a stake in products that work and companies that stand behind them.

• Award: $1,000, paid directly to the student’s school
• Eligibility: students at any accredited US college, university, graduate school, or law school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Requirement: an essay of 500 to 1,000 words on consumer protection

Deadline: May 31, 2027
Cost: free to apply; no purchase or legal matter is required

For eligibility information and to apply, visit America’s Lemon Lawyer Scholarship.

Anthony Castelli Attorney’s Veteran’s College Scholarship

In order to honor Anthony’s father, Lt. Jr. Grade Joseph A. Castelli, a World War II Navy hero, Anthony Castelli is awarding a scholarship to veterans. This is an annual scholarship awarded to a current military veteran or honorably discharged veteran or a parent, sibling, child, or grandchild of a current or honorably discharged veteran.

• Deadline: Memorial Day of each year
• For eligibility information and to apply: Anthony Castelli Attorney’s Scholarship

Banyon Scholarship for Clinical Education and Healthcare Professions

The Banyan Scholarship for Clinical Education and Healthcare Professions offers $1,000 worth of grants to support working students in healthcare fields. This scholarship is open to students pursuing careers in healthcare, including medical, mental health, addiction treatment, clinical, and social care professions. Please visit Banyan Treatment Center Scholarship.

• Application deadline: December 8, 2026

Dick Hannah Dealership Scholarship

Dick Hannah Dealership is pleased to announce our college scholarship program that will award two $1,000 scholarships per year to eligible students. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have a high school transcript, be US citizens, and be high school seniors. This scholarship can be used at any accredited four-year college or university for tuition, books, and supplies. The application process is open each fall from September 1 through December 15 and each spring from March 1 through June 15. Applicants from any area of study can apply for this scholarship. See Dick Hannah Scholarships for more information.

Domingues Firm Collegiate Scholarship Award

The Dominguez Firm, LLP proudly supports the education and well-being of future generations in their pursuit of personal success. Attorney Juan J. Dominguez, the founder, CEO, and managing partner of The Dominguez Firm, is passionate about educating students to ensure a bright future for our communities throughout California, across this country, and abroad. The firm has a long and proud history of community involvement with charitable causes. Leading by example, the firm sponsors the scholarships below in hopes of encouraging similar-minded students to give back to their communities after completing their education.

Continuing higher education can be financially challenging and poses a significant financial investment. Students who demonstrate a dedication to their academic pursuits and their community should be rewarded.

The Dominguez Firm is happy to announce The Dominguez Firm Collegiate Scholarship Award for new high school graduates or undergraduate college students in continuing their education at a credited university. The Collegiate Scholarship Award will be given to a deserving undergraduate student looking to make a difference in his or her community and the future. The recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship towards their college tuition.

Application deadline: December 31, 2026

Full information and application are available at Dominguez Firm Collegiate Scholarship Award

Drug Rehab USA - Mental Health Scholarship

The Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship, a beacon of support for aspiring mental health professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals and communities. This scholarship, valued at $2,000, aims to recognize and reward students pursuing degrees in mental health fields. We believe in the transformative power of education and the profound influence mental health professionals can have on the well-being of society.

Eligibility:
The Drug Rehab USA Mental Scholarship is open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program, including but not limited to psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing, and other related fields. Applicants must be committed to making a difference in the field of mental health and demonstrate a passion for improving the lives of others.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2026

See website for complete eligibility information and to apply: Drug Rehab USA - Mental Health Scholarship. 

ExtremeTerrain Student Scholarship Program

ExtremeTerrain is comprised of Jeep Wrangler enthusiasts who value the Jeep culture as well as the preservation of public lands. By investing in students and communities that share our sentiments on land preservation, ExtremeTerrain is investing in the future of not just Jeep culture but also the future of our sacred public lands. Two $3,000 scholarships are being offered, one for the fall semester and one for the spring semester. Students who are pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth and Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems are eligible to apply.

See website for complete eligibility information and to apply: ExtremeTerrain. Annual application deadline is October 15 for spring awards and June 15 for fall awards.

Future Counselors of America Scholarship

This annual scholarship awards $1,000 to US undergraduates and graduates majoring in psychology who seek a career in relationship counseling or a related field. Applicants will be judged based on academic achievement (minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA) and a minimum 500- to a maximum 900-word essay titled “The Psychology of Online Dating.” The essay should address the psychological issues and challenges facing singles, given the growing popularity of online dating, and how relationship professionals can help online daters navigate these challenges. Deadline for submission: June 30 annually

See website for complete eligibility information and to apply: Future Counselors of America.

Healthcare Professional Scholarship

The Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, LLC, an Illinois law firm that focuses on license defense for doctors and other healthcare professionals, is offering a $1,000 Healthcare Professional Scholarship to a student who is pursuing a degree on the path to a professional license in the healthcare field.

Application deadline: December 9, 2026

See website for complete eligibility information and to apply: Healthcare Professional Scholarship.

John Family Health Careers Scholarship

The John Family Health Careers Scholarship at Evangelical Community Hospital provides four annual awards of $5,000 to students entering college for the purpose of pursuing a career as a respiratory therapist, medical technologist, medical imaging technologist, clinical laboratory scientist, or cytotechnologist. Applicants must have a diploma or equivalent from a high school in Union, Snyder, or Northumberland counties, Pennsylvania. Deadline for submission: April 1 annually

See website for complete eligibility information and to apply: Evangelical Community Hospital.

Justice in Family Law Scholarship

At The Law Office of George J. Skuros, we provide knowledgeable, experienced legal representation for clients in divorce, child custody, and other family law cases. We have seen how difficult these cases can be for the people involved, and the impact the outcomes have on their lives, for better or worse. We firmly believe that all parties in a family law case should be treated fairly under the law, and we want to support the next generation of legal professionals who will continue to promote justice in family law throughout the United States.

We are offering The Law Office of George J. Skuros Justice in Family Law Scholarship to a current or aspiring law student who wants to bring positive change to family law practice and policy. The award, in the amount of $1,000, can be applied to tuition and other educational expenses at the college, university, or law school where the recipient is enrolled.

Deadline for submission: November 30, 2026

See website for complete eligibility information and to apply: Justice in Family Law Scholarship

Katherine M. McKenna Scholarship

The Greensburg Garden Center is offering the Katherine M. McKenna scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to residents of Westmoreland and surrounding counties. Applicants must have completed one year at an accredited college or university pursuing a two- or four-year degree in botany, horticulture, forestry, landscape architecture, or related fields. Graduate students may also apply. For additional eligibility information and to apply, please visit Westmoreland Garden Council.

Deadline for submission: May 31 annually

McKee Scholars

The Estate of John McKee, through the McKee Scholarship Committee, offers scholarships for college or vocational training to high school seniors or graduates (not over age 19 years at the time of the application) who meet all of the following criteria: (a) fatherless boys (i.e., whose biological or lost adoptive father is actually dead or has been declared missing by a competent authority) of any race—“missing” may also include permanently absent, dysfunctional, and not functioning as a father to the applicant; (b) in need of financial assistance; and (c) native to the five-county Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia). Deadline for submission: March 1 annually

See website for complete eligibility information and application to apply: McKee Scholars.

Moran, Allen & Associates Future Advocates Scholarship

At Moran, Allen & Associates Family Law Attorneys, we help individuals and parents navigate divorce, parenting time (custody), child support, and other family-law matters. We see how legal guidance, steady support, and informed advocacy can protect children and help families move forward.

The Future Advocates Scholarship supports students who want to strengthen families and communities through law, social work, education, psychology, mediation, public service, or related fields.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

See website for complete eligibility information and application to apply: Moran, Allen & Associates Future Advocates Scholarship

Nursing.org

Nursing.org offers information about Nursing degrees and scholarship opportunities. For additional information and how to apply, please visit Nursing.org.

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania Scholarships

Nursing students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, provided they are matriculated in an accredited nursing school in Pennsylvania by the upcoming fall semester. This includes students in their final year of high school who plan to pursue a nursing degree, as well as students currently pursuing their BSN, MSN, and doctorate. Applicants must be able to verify a minimum overall 3.0 GPA, and additional consideration will be given to students demonstrating financial need. Full details can be found at NFP Scholarships.

Application Deadline: March 31 annually

Overcoming Homelessness Scholarship

Offered by the Law Office of Caroline Norman Frost, the Overcoming Homelessness Scholarship awards $1,000 to one student for the fall 2026 semester.

Eligible applicants must be at least 17, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, be a US citizen or permanent resident, and be enrolled in or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program in the United States for spring 2027. Students must also have either experienced homelessness or made a meaningful effort to fight homelessness in their community.

Applicants are asked to submit a short essay of about 500 words, along with proof of enrollment and GPA.

Application Deadline: March 8, 2027

See website for complete eligibility information and to apply: Overcoming Homelessness Scholarship.

Pelican First-Generation Scholarship

For the Pelican First-Generation Scholarship, you are a first-generation college student if neither of your parents or guardians completed a four-year (bachelor’s) degree.

Award Amount: $2,500 (annual award).

Deadline: January 15, 2027

Announcement: February 10, 2027

Eligibility: 

1. Open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at a US-based accredited college or university at the time of application, in any field of study.
2. Neither of your parents or guardians completed a four-year (bachelor’s) degree.
3. There is no minimum GPA requirement.
4. Employees of the sponsor and members of their immediate households are not eligible.
5. Applicants must be able to document current enrollment (or admission for the term in which the award is paid) if selected.
6. Void where prohibited by law.

See website for complete information and to apply: Pelican First-Generation Scholarship.

Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association

The Pennsylvania Restaurant Association Educational Foundation offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors furthering their education in the hospitality industry and to students currently enrolled in an accredited Hospitality Culinary Arts program in an accredited post-secondary institution.

Application Deadline: April 1 annually

See website for complete eligibility information and to apply: PRLA.

Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (PMAHCC)

The PMAHCC Foundation Scholarship Program accepts applications from January 1 to April 30 for the upcoming scholastic year starting in the fall. Grant amounts are evaluated based on individual need or merit and available trust funds.

Application Deadline: April 30 annually

For additional eligibility requirements and application, please see PMAHCC Foundation Scholarship..

Power of Change Scholarship

Ramsell & Kunowski, LLC, provides this exciting scholarship opportunity. The Power of Change Scholarship has been created to support the education of future investigators, politicians, lawyers, and other policymakers. To apply, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

You must be majoring in political science or criminal justice. You must be a current full-time student, or an incoming freshman, at an accredited university within the United States going into the fall 2026 semester. You must be at least 17 years old. You must be a citizen of the United States.

Applicants must submit their essay by November 18, 2026, to be considered for this $1,000 award. More information about our program’s details can be found on our website: Power of Change Scholarship

Saving Smiles Scholarship

To support future orthodontists and dentists who share our philosophy of caring for healthy, beautiful smiles, Alexandria Dental Art has created the Saving Smiles Scholarship. Once per semester, one applicant who fits the following criteria will receive a $1,000 award:

Scholarship America Essential Visionaries Fund

The Essential Visionaries Scholarship Fund offers renewable scholarships to students pursuing degrees or certificates in education, counseling, psychology, or nursing through college or vocational school programs. This program is dedicated to empowering future professionals committed to making a meaningful impact, particularly within K-12 school systems and healthcare fields. Scholarship for up to $10,000.

The spring 2027 deadline for the Saving Smiles Scholarship is December 14, 2026.

For more information and to apply, please go to Scholarship America.

Sofi.com Scholarship

SoFi is thrilled to offer a recurring $2,500 monthly scholarship, designed to help students achieve their academic dreams without the financial burdens. Each month, we’ll select a new recipient to receive the scholarship, providing continuous opportunities for students to benefit throughout the year.

You can see more information about the scholarship at: Sofi.com Scholarship

Some key details include:

• Award Amount: $ 2,500
• Frequency: 12 winners total - One winner monthly (new recipient chosen each month)
• Limit: One entry per person per month

Working Student Scholarship

The Law Offices of Mallon Snyder understands the immense sacrifices college students make to pay for their education. We have created the Working Student Scholarship to support those who are partially or fully funding their education. In order to qualify for this $1,000 award, the applicant must be:

• Partially or fully paying for their own college education;
• Enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate program within the United States for the spring 2027 semester;
• At least 17 years of age;
• A resident or permanent citizen of the United States.

The deadline for the spring 2027 applications is February 3, 2027.

Additional guidelines can be found at Working Student Scholarship.