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 Foundation Scholarships

The State System Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships to all students who are attending a State System university. Fall 2025 Scholarship Applications will be accepted June 2 through August 15, 2025.

• AT&T Public Safety Scholarship - Fall 2025
• Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) - Fall 2025
• Eileen Showers Secondary Education Scholarship - Fall 2025
• Edith Davis Eve Endowed Scholarship - Fall 2025
• Ellmaker-Page Family Commuter Scholarship - Fall 2025
• Fitz Dixon Memorial Scholarship - Fall 2025
• PA State System Board of Governors Chair, Guido M. Pichini, Endowed Scholarship - Fall 2025
• Harry and Lorraine Ausprich Endowed Scholarship for the Arts - Fall 2025
• Highmark Academic Success Scholarship - Fall 2025
• Highmark Bright Blue Futures Scholarship for Rising Juniors - Fall 2025
• Lynn Miller Leadership Scholarship - Fall 2025
• M&T Bank Endowed Scholarship - Fall 2025
• M&T Bank Scholarship - Fall 2025
• Minnie Patton Stayman Endowed Scholarship - Fall 2025
• PA State System of Higher Education Scholarship Program - Fall 2025
• Dr. Peter H. Garland Endowed Scholarship - Fall 2025
• Supporting Student Success: Post Foundation - Fall 2025
• Wells Fargo Scholarship for Academic Excellence - Fall 2025
• PSECU Scholarship for Rising Juniors and Seniors - Fall 2025
• PSECU Study Abroad Scholarship - Fall 2025
• The Rosemary Gido Scholarship for Rural Educational Opportunity - Fall 2025
• Supporting Student Success Scholarship - Fall 2025
• Transfer Success Scholarship - Fall 2025
• William D. Greenlee Scholarship - Fall 2025

To apply for any of the scholarships listed above, please visit the PA Foundation.

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

Allied Van Lines Scholarship

This scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students. Allied Van Lines is a large moving company and is looking to provide a scholarship to three students whose area of study focuses on logistics and moving-related fields. Each scholarship is $1,000 and is available to current students and to those who are enrolling in college. For more information and to apply, please visit Allied Van Lines Scholarship.

Deadline for Submission: December 15, 2025

The American Association of University Women (AAUW), Harrisburg Branch 

The AAUW, Harrisburg Branch, offers five scholarships to women in the Central Pennsylvania region who are pursuing degrees in the 2025–26 academic year. Applicants must be female residents of Cumberland County, Dauphin County, Perry County, or Northern York School District. Awards range from $1,500 to $2,500 in four different scholarship programs.

Additional details, eligibility and applications are available at AAUW Harrisburg Scholarships.

Deadline for Submission: July 31, 2025

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

Attorney Ambitions Scholarship

At Robinson Law, PLLC, we respect the ambition it takes to study law and related disciplines like criminology, political science, or human rights. The coursework for these degree programs can be arduous, testing one’s ability to read and interpret the letter of the law. We open the Attorney Ambitions Scholarship to students who want to carve out a career in a law-related profession.

• Deadline: September 17, 2025
• For eligibility information and to apply: Robinson Law Attorney Ambitions 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.

Deadline: June 25, 2025

Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship

In honor of his mother, Bobbie Blossom, who was a caregiver for his father, Rashad established the Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship in 2022 to offer financial relief to students who have a parent who has been the primary caregiver for a loved one or who have served as caregivers themselves. Twice a year, Blossom Law offers college students the opportunity to receive $1,000 through the Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship. The award may be used to supplement the costs of tuition, room and board, and other educational expenses.

To learn more, please visit Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship.

Deadline: August 11, 2025

Colin U. and Mary H. Miller Charitable Trust for the Advancement of Education

This scholarship program was established by Elizabeth Ann Norris in memory of her parents, and in honor of their dedication to the pursuit of academic excellence. Applicants must be accepted into an accredited college or university

Further details and application information is available as a file at Colin U. and Mary H Miller Scholarship.

Deadline: May 15, 2025

Diamocycle Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs

Diamocycle is pleased to offer an annual $1,000 future entrepreneurs’ scholarship for students who are enrolled as at least a sophomore in a business program. Applicant must be a high school graduate or have a GED and be taking classes toward the degree. For more information about the scholarship, please visit Diamocycle Scholarships.

Deadline for submission: June 1, 2025

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.

Evergreen Garden Club

Scholarships are offered to residents of Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Applicant should demonstrate intent to obtain undergraduate or graduate studies in one of the following closely related fields: Agriculture, Agronomy, Biology, Botony, Civic Planning, Earth Sciences, Environmental or Environmental Health Studies, Forestry, Horticulture, Land Conservation, Wildlife Science, or any other field or science, or has a documented interest in gardening.

Application is available at Evergreen Garden Club 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.

Fox Pest Control Scholarship

At Fox Pest Control, we believe in investing in future leaders who are dedicated to making a difference in their communities. That’s why we created the Fox Pest Control Future Leaders Scholarship—to support students who demonstrate leadership, commitment to their communities, and a passion for growth.

FPC Holdings, LLC d/b/a “Fox Pest Control” (“Sponsor”) is committed to more than just protecting homes—we’re dedicated to protecting and strengthening our communities. This scholarship was created to support students who share our values of leadership, service, and community involvement. We want to encourage young individuals who strive to make an impact and demonstrate the qualities of a future leader.

• Prize: $7,500 ($5,000 scholarship, $2,500 charitable donation) 
• Deadline to Apply: October 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MT
• Winners Announced: December 1, 2025

See website for complete eligibility information and to apply: Fox Pest Control Scholarship

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.

Indiana Garden Club (IGC) Scholarship

The Indiana Garden Club (IGC) Scholarship is an annual award for a minimum of one $500 scholarship for undergraduate students who are currently pursuing a degree in Agriculture Education, Agronomy, Floriculture, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Botany, Biology (excluding Medical), Conservation, Environmental Concerns, Forestry, Plant Pathology, City Planning, Wildlife Science, Land Management, and/or allied subjects, as well as being a resident of Indiana County. This scholarship requires the completion of an application, a copy of the student’s official transcript, and a letter of recommendation. The application can be found at Indiana Garden Club Scholarships, and the application and supporting documents must be completed and mailed to the Indiana Garden Club, Attention: Scholarship, P.O. Box 1447, Indiana, PA 15701 by July 15. Recipients will be notified by mail by August 1.

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 high schools 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.

John Pauciulo STEM Scholarship

This $1,000 scholarship is sponsored by the Pauciulo Law Firm and is designed to support students pursuing degrees in STEM-related fields who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to community service. Open to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited US college or university who are pursuing a degree in a STEM-related field. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Deadline for submission: June 15, 2025

Apply at John Pauciulo STEM Scholarship.

JWCC Zaida Weaver Scholarship

The education committee of the Indiana Junior Women’s Civic Club is accepting applications for its Zaida Weaver Scholar Award. The award is named for the late Mrs. W. Clair Weaver, former sponsor for nearly 30 years and an honorary life member. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a female Indiana county resident, 21 years of age or older, who is beginning a course of study or returning to school to complete an interrupted education. It may be used at any institution of higher learning, but not toward a graduate program.

Deadline for submission: April 17, 2025

Application information available at JWCC Zaida Weaver Scholarship.

Kadzai Law Group First-Generation College Student Scholarship

Attorney David Kadzai appreciates the resilience and hard work it takes to become a first-generation college student. The journey of becoming the first person in your family to attend university is often filled with intimidating challenges and difficult circumstances. Attorney Kadzai hopes to alleviate some of the stress and difficulty of this journey by offering financial assistance to students. His law firm established the Kadzai Law Group, LLC First-Generation College Student Scholarship to make higher education more attainable for those who are embarking on this journey. This scholarship provides a college student with $2,500.

Deadline for submission: October 1, 2025.

For more information and to apply, please visit Kadzai Law Group 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

KURU Footwear Scholarship

KURU Footwear is excited to announce our $1,000 Future Educators Excellence Scholarship for students who are pursuing a teaching career. To participate in the scholarship, applicants must be a US citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States, an incoming undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior entering the Fall 2024 semester, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, pursuing a degree in education, childhood education, or any teaching-related course, and be enrolled as a full-time student. For more information and to apply, please visit Kuru Footwear.

Deadline for submission: July 4, 2025

Lariat Future Innovators Foundation STEM Scholarship

The scholarship is designed to empower students aged 18 to 24 who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math. To be eligible, students should be from a small town with a population of fewer than 25,000 and have a family household income of $55,000 or less. We seek those who are highly motivated, have a track record of excelling in projects or winning science/math awards, and demonstrate a passion for STEM studies. Strong performance in math and science with a 3.5 GPA or above is valued. To learn more about the scholarship and to apply, please visit LariatFoundation.org.

Deadline for submission: June 15, 2024

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.

Montgomery County PSEA-Retired Susan K. Castle Memorial Scholarship

The retired educators in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (PSEA-Retired), annually offer scholarships to rising college juniors or incoming seniors who have graduated from a Montgomery County public high school and who are pursuing an education degree with the intention of teaching. Deadline for submission: June 15, 2025

For complete eligibility information and application to apply: Montgomery County PSEA-Retired 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

PACAC Scholarship

The Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling is offering the PACAC scholarship to high school seniors who are graduating from PACAC member schools, with the goal of supporting students in their post-secondary educational goals. High school seniors will be selected based on academic performance, financial need, commitment to cultural and intellectual diversity, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of the first semester of the student’s senior year.

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

Pharmica International Scholarship Program

Pharmica, a UK online pharmacy, understands the importance and value that an education provides to shape the leaders of tomorrow. However, they also understand that financial barriers can sometimes hold back individuals who wish to contribute to making a positive difference in the world, whether that be in the medical industry or any other industry.

The Pharmica International Scholarship Program was launched in 2022 to provide a USD $1,000 grant each year to subsidize the higher education fees of one student at an accredited North American University.

Applications open on April 16, 2025.

For additional eligibility requirements and application, please see Pharmica International Scholarship Program.

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 PMACC Foundation Scholarship.

Quota of Indiana, PA Gold Scholarship

Quota of Indiana, PA, is a 100-year-old service organization that links members of all ages, occupations, and nationalities in a worldwide network of service and friendship. With a motto of “we share,” Quotarians are known especially for their service to deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech-impaired individuals as well as disadvantaged women and children.

The Quota Gold Scholarship, established in honor and memory of charter members Rose Reschini and Fran Supinka upon the occasion of Quota’s fiftieth (gold) anniversary, is designed to offer financial support to a nontraditional female student who has gained acceptance to a program to further her education in order to accomplish her professional and career goals. The scholarship is for a minimum of $500 to be used for educational and/or professional development.

Application Deadline: May 5, 2025

For additional eligibility requirements and application, please see Quota of Indiana Gold Scholarship.

SPOKEO Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scholarship

Spokeo is relaunching its scholarship program with a new essay contest with a $5,000 award to the writer of the top essay. Students must be 18 years of age or older and accepted to a US-based university or college in any field of study.

Application Deadline: June 25, 2025

See website for complete eligibility information including the essay topic and the application procedure.: SPOKEO AI Scholarship

Study.com Scholarships

Study.com is committed to making education accessible through engaging content and step-by-step solutions to improve students’ understanding of concepts as well as reducing the financial barriers to a high-quality education. With this in mind, study.com has created many scholarships to support students in their studies. The deadline to apply for these scholarships is November 1. The scholarships we are offering are:

• College Scholarship for High School Seniors
• Computer Science Scholarship
• Biology Scholarship
• Scholarship for Economics Majors
• Math Scholarship
• Scholarship for Accounting Majors

Please visit Study.com Scholarships.

Suzanne M. Lynch Memorial Scholarship

The Suzanne M. Lynch memorial scholarship was created to assist interior design majors who are completing their junior year at one of the following colleges: IUP, LaRoche College, Mercyhurst College, or Carlow College. Applicants must be US citizens and demonstrate financial need.

Deadline for submission: April 1, 2025

See website for complete eligibility information and to apply: Suzanne M. Lynch Memorial Scholarship Fund — The Pittsburgh Foundation.

The Pearce Law Firm Scholarship

The Pearce Law Firm is led by Edith Pearce, a lawyer who is invested in the success of other aspiring lawyers. This scholarship is a part of the firm’s commitment to guiding the next generation of lawyers, ensuring they have the support and opportunities needed to succeed in the legal profession. The aspiring attorney scholarship will be offered annually, and one student will receive $1,500 to alleviate some of their financial pressure.

Student must be a resident of Pennsylvania. They can attend any college or university in the United States. Student must be a first-year student currently attending college or university in the United States. The student must complete the form on the scholarship page, including the essay response of 700–1,000 words outlining their reasons for deciding to pursue a career in law. Please explain the main reason or reasons why you decided to become a lawyer and how you see yourself having an impact in this field.

Deadline to apply is May 31, 2025. For more information: Pearce Law Firm Scholarship.

The Ralph and Mary Lou McAllister Scholarship Trust Fund

The Armstrong Center for Community Learning is awarding scholarships to students who are planning or who are currently pursuing a four-year college education. The applicant must be or will be enrolled in an approved institution of higher learning leading to a bachelor’s degree and must live in the Borough of Ford City or at a residence with a Ford City Post Office address.

For more information, please visit Armstrong Center Scholarships.

The Pittsburgh Foundation — Scholarship Opportunities

The Pittsburgh Foundation is the seventeenth-largest community foundation in the country. Since 1945, it has worked to improve the quality of life in the Pittsburgh region by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting charitable giving, and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community. Numerous scholarship opportunities are available for students enrolled at IUP.

• Deadline: Various dates
• Eligibility information and to apply: The Pittsburgh Foundation

Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Inc. Tuition Award 

The Tri-County Workforce Investment Board Inc. is sponsoring the Build Back Better Regional Challenge for high school students in Armstrong, Butler, and Indiana counties. This essay contest, for students pursuing a degree, diploma, or certificate in an AI/Robotics field (cybersecurity, robotics, engineering, automation, design, mechatronics, computer sciences, etc.), will provide a $2,000 dollar tuition award to the winner. 

Deadline to apply is May 2, 2025.

Application can be found at Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Inc. Build Back Better Regional Challenge.

Vito Proietti Grant

The Vito Proietti Grant is a prestigious financial award designed to support ambitious and deserving students pursuing higher education in the United States. Established by entrepreneur and philanthropist Vito Proietti, this grant aims to ease the financial burden of college tuition and promote academic excellence among future leaders.

Open to both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at accredited US institutions, the Vito Proietti Grant encourages applicants to showcase their passion, vision, and commitment to their academic and career goals. By offering a $1,000 one-time award, the grant seeks to empower students to stay focused on their studies and make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields.

Application deadline: July 15, 2025

For additional information and to apply, see Vito Proietti Grant.

Wells Call Annual Scholarship

Win $500 by creating an advertisement to promote “Don’t Text and Drive.” 

The Texting and Driving Ban in Pennsylvania prevents the use of texting and driving to prevent fatal accidents, yet people still decide to be distracted while behind the wheel.   

In 2019, there were a reported 3,142 people killed in the US after being involved in a distracted driving-related accident. Additionally, nearly 424,000 were injured the same year by distracted drivers. 

As injury attorneys, we work to help make our communities safer and we are now introducing a scholarship contest to help prevent people from being distracted behind the wheel. Our scholarship contest will only be open to those in Pennsylvania, and we want to see how you would create an advertisement to prevent distracted driving or texting and driving. 

For additional information, see Wells Call Annual Scholarship.