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. Spring 2026 Scholarship Applications will be accepted November 3, 2025, through January 9, 2026.

• AT&T Public Safety Scholarship - Spring 2026
• Eileen Showers Secondary Education Scholarship - Spring 2026
• Fitz Dixon Memorial Scholarship - Spring 2026
• The Giant Company Scholarship for Rising Juniors - Spring 2026
• PA State System Board of Governors Chair, Guido M. Pichini, Endowed Scholarship - Spring 2026
• H.E.R.O.E.S Health and Emergency Responders General Excellence Scholarship - Spring 2026
• Highmark Bright Blue Futures Scholarship for Rising Juniors - Spring 2026
• M&T Bank Endowed Scholarship - Spring 2026
• M&T Bank Scholarship - Spring 2026
• PA State System of Higher Education Scholarship Program - Spring 2026
• Wells Fargo Scholarship for Academic Excellence - Spring 2026
• PSECU Scholarship for Rising Juniors and Seniors - Spring 2026
• PSECU Study Abroad Scholarship - Spring 2026
• Supporting Student Success Scholarship - Spring 2026
• Transfer Success Scholarship - Spring 2026
• William D. Greenlee Scholarship - Spring 2026

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

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: March 16, 2026
• 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.

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: February 9, 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.

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.

Freedman Law Workplace Rights Scholarship

This is a $1,000 scholarship opportunity offered by Freedman Law, LLC. The Freedman Law Workplace Rights Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is passionate about improving workers’ rights and civil rights, spreading knowledge about employment law, and positively impacting workers across the country.

Deadline for submission: March 4, 2026

See website for complete eligibility information and to apply: Freedman Law 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.

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.

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: March 30, 2026.

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, an applicant 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; be 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: December 19, 2025

Law Office of Philip R. Nathe Scholarship

The Law Office of Philip R. Nathe Scholarship provides an award of $1,000 to an undergraduate college student each semester. Students who receive this award may use the scholarship funds to address their educational needs, including paying for tuition, room and board, books, supplies, or other expenses. For more information and to apply, please visit Phillip R Nathe Scholarship.

Deadline for submission: February 18, 2026

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.

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.

Application Deadline: February 2, 2026

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.

PHEAA No Essay Scholarship Sweepstakes

Applications open on December 15, 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.

Pond Lehocky Scholarship

Pond Lehocky Giordano is the largest workers’ compensation and Social Security disability law firm in the country. The firm strives to help our community by supporting currently enrolled
students’ educational journeys through multiple scholarships; we are committed to making a
positive impact locally and nationally.

During the month of June 2025, the firm will give away a $1,000 scholarship each day from June 1 to June 25 to currently enrolled students: full-time, part-time, HBCU, trade institution or programs, two-year programs, and more. The opportunity is open to all majors and levels of education.

For additional eligibility requirements and application, please see Pond Lehocky Scholarship.

Application deadline is May 1, 2026.

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, 2026

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 annually. 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: February 17, 2026

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

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

The Weeders and Seeders Garde Club of Ligonier

Are you a college student (or entering freshman) studying agronomy, agriculture, floriculture, horticulture, landscape design, botany, forestry, wildlife science, plant pathology, city planning, habitat or forest ecology, environmental science, conservation, land management, or a related field? If so, a scholarship may be available for you from the Weeders and Seeders Garden Club of Ligonier in the amount of $1000 to assist in your education. (Funds will be distributed directly to the Financial Aid officer at the student’s chosen school.)

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States, a resident of Pennsylvania, and a full-time student. High school seniors who apply must live within the school districts of Derry Area, Greater Latrobe, Greensburg Salem, Hempfield Area, Ligonier Valley, or Mount Pleasant Area

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

For further information: Weeders and Seeders Scholarship