Penn State enrolls many outstanding and academically talented students and therefore cannot assist all deserving students. Scholarship funds are competitive and limited. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit or financial need, or a combination, as defined by the specific scholarship program. 

Discover Award

This award is available to incoming Penn State students from states bordering Pennsylvania (Ohio, New York, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and West Virginia), as well as the District of Columbia and Virginia. Students from these states may be considered for an award of $6,000 in their first and second years, and $7,000 in their third and fourth years. Consideration is given to first-year students who have a complete application on file by November 30 and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by December 1.

Provost Award

Dedicated to Pennsylvania residents, the Provost Award is $5,000 in the first and second year and $7,000 in the third and fourth year.

Abington Honors Scholarship

For high-achieving students selected to participate in the Abington Honors Program. Renewable for up to four years at Abington.

Academic Achievement Scholarship

For students with high scholastic achievements. Renewable for up to four years at Abington.

Abington Township

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Resident of Abington Township for a minimum of one year prior to application
  • Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at least half-time (6 credits per semester)
  • 2.5 minimum high school GPA for incoming students or 2.5 minimum college GPA for transfer or current students
  • Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need as indicated on the FAFSA

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Abington Senior High School

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Resident in the Abington School District for a minimum of one year prior to application
  • Graduate or pending graduate of Abington Senior High School
  • Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at least half-time (6 credits per semester)
  • Demonstrated financial need as indicated on the FAFSA
  • Good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

$5,000 scholarships available. 

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RaiseMe Scholarship

Earn a RaiseMe scholarship from Penn State for your high school accomplishments and activities! Set up an account at https://www.raise.me/join/psu-commonwealth and submit your achievements by December 31.