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Top Pennsylvania Scholarships in 2021
Pennsylvania is a historical goldmine and a huge state, both in area and population. Thankfully, it boasts ample financial aid opportunities for its diverse and populous residents. This is a great place to go to school, and with the help of these Pennsylvania scholarships, you’ll be able to pay for it.
- Top Pennsylvania Scholarships
- Resources for Pennsylvania Students
- Summary of Pennsylvania Scholarships
- Recently Closed Scholarships
Top Pennsylvania Scholarships in 2021
Pittsburgh Promise Scholarship
- Eligibility: Pittsburgh, PA high schoolers demonstrating financial need
- Amount: $20,000
- Deadline: May 1, 2021
NAAAP Philadelphia Scholarship
- Eligibility: Asian or Asian-American students in the greater Philadelphia area with at least 3.0 GPAs
- Amount: $1,000
- Deadline: May 15, 2021
Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship
- Eligibility: Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland County high school seniors planning to pursue environmentally-related fields
- Amount: $2,500
- Deadline: July 1, 2021
ACMS Scholarship
- Eligibility: Allegheny County, PA med schools students
- Amount: $4,000
- Deadline: July 1, 2021
MCMS Scholarship
- Eligibility: Montgomery County, PA med schools students
- Amount: $2,000
- Deadline: July 1, 2021
Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship
- Eligibility: Female residents of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County with at least a 3.4 GPA
- Amount: $2,500
- Deadline: July 15, 2021
PA Chafee Grant Program
- Eligibility: PA residents under 26 who have been in foster care programs
- Amount: Up to $5,000
- Deadline: December 31, 2021
Pennsylvania State Grant
- Eligibility: PA residents demonstrating financial need
- Amount: Varies depending on need
- Deadline: Rolling
Resources for Pennsylvania Students
FAFSA Guide
The FAFSA opens nationwide on October 1st of each year. For PA, students enrolled in a community colleges, business, trade, or technical schools, hospital schools of nursing, designated Pennsylvania Open-Admission institutions, or nontransferable two-year programs, the application due date is Aug. 1st by midnight CT. All other applicants: May 1st by midnight CT. Make sure you apply for the FAFSA as soon as possible, as additional forms may be required.
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) offers loan guaranty, loan servicing, financial aid processing, and various other student aid programs to Pennsylvania students. The PHEAA manages a number of scholarships, including the state sponsored Pennsylvania State Grant Program and their own Pennsylvania Targeted Industry Program and
Summary of Pennsylvania Scholarships
- Pittsburgh Promise Scholarship
- NAAAP Philadelphia Scholarship
- Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship
- ACMS Scholarship
- MCMS Scholarship
- Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship
- PA Chafee Grant Program
- Pennsylvania State Grant
Expired Scholarships Opening Again Soon:
Hope Through Learning Award
- Eligibility: Allegheny County, PA residents up to 24 years old who have experienced houselessness
- Amount: $2,500
- Deadline: April 30, 2021
Lou Manzione Scholarship
- Eligibility: New Jersey, Delaware, or Pennsylvania high school hockey players
- Amount: $1,000
- Deadline: February 1, 2020
NIADA Regional Scholarship
- Eligibility: High school seniors who have displayed outstanding abilities in education, leadership, and service in their community
- Amount: $3,500
- Deadline: March 12, 2021
Road to Safety Scholarship
- Eligibility: Winners of a creative project contest designed to raise awareness about safe driving
- Amount: $500 to $1,000
- Deadline: April 16, 2021
