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OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS

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Information concerning private scholarship programs is presented on this page for the convenience of Ƶ students. The University does not endorse, sponsor, or have any role in the administration of these private programs, and therefore disclaims any responsibility or liability for the information provided.

Sponsor:

Bond Club of Philadelphia

Eligibility:

  • Resident of the Greater Philadelphia Area
  • Sophomore or junior at the time of application
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Must demonstrate activity outside of education (extracurricular, work or volunteer)

Amount:

$5,000

How to Apply:

 

 

Due Date:

May 26

 

Sponsor:

Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Eligibility:

  • Work as a full-time employee for a member company of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
  • Female
  • Live & work in the Greater Philadelphia are
  • Completed at least 1 year of college (or equivalent of 29 credits) and must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor, Master, or other advanced degree program
  • Have a minimum of 5 years of full-time work experience with an exemplary work record

Amount:

$5,000

How to Apply:

 

Due Date:

December 15

 

Sponsor:

Blue White Scholarship Foundation

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be a rising junior or senior for academic year  2025-2026.
  • Applicants must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Applicants must have an “Unmet financial need.”
  • Applicants must have a superior “Work Ethic” as demonstrated by employment history.
  • Applicants must be willing to “Pay it Forward.”

Amount:

$6,000 - $8,000

How to Apply:

 

Due Date:

April 30

 

Sponsor:

Sallie Mae Fund

Eligibility:

  • Current High School Seniors, US Citizens or Permanent Residents) who to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school within one year of high school graduation
  • Are able to demonstrate financial need by being Pell Grant-eligible
  • Are a diverse candidate (“Diversity” shall include, but not limited to: gender; disability; race; ethnicity, and being from an underserved community)
  • Are able to demonstrate leadership abilities, (vi) demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of his/her life, including personal, professional, educational, in his/her community, and online presence in accordance with these official Rules

Amount:

$10,000

How to Apply:

Due Date:

March 31

Sponsor:

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Eligibility:

  • Varies based on Scholarship

Amount:

Up to $15,000 per semester

How to Apply:

Due Date:

Varies

Sponsor:

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

Eligibility:

  • Provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty or due to service connection.
  • Aims to bridge the gap in funding between the VA and other resources, and the total cost of undergraduate college education/vocational school.

Amount:

Varies

Scholarships include, but are not limited to:

  • Assistance with: SAT/ACT prep and fees, college applications
  • Registration fees, tuition (in-state, out-of-state, public, & private), room and board, off-campus living stipends, books, computers, tutoring, study abroad, summer enrollment, undergraduate student loans, and other miscellaneous expenses.
  • Retroactive scholarship funding may also be available for students, including college graduates, who have already paid out of pocket for college-related expenses.

How to Apply:

 

Due Date:

Varies

Title:

Engineering Scholarships

Sponsor:

Varies

Eligibility:

Varies

Award:

Varies

How to Apply:

Research available Scholarships at 

Due Date:

Varies

Sponsor:

ExtremeTerrain

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate college/university students and high school seniors who are pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Land Use, Earth & Atmosphere Sciences, Sustainable Land Management, Environmental Biology, Sustainable Agriculture Systems. 

Amount:

$2,500

How to Apply:

Due Date:

October 15 and June 15

Sponsor:

Institute for Humane Studies

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate and Graduate applicants should be passionate about individual liberty and free markets.

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

Due Date:

N/A

Sponsor:

Dept of Veterans Affairs

Eligibility:

  • Children of active duty members of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001.
  • Demonstrate financial need by being Pell Grant-eligible

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

Due Date:

N/A

Sponsor:

The National Catholic College Admission Association

Eligibility:

  • Applicant must be a high school graduate accepted into one or more of the National CCAA member institutions.
  • Recipients must also show proof of enrollment to the institution beginning with the fall semester of their college entry year. A recipient will be selected from each member region. Please see website for further details.

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

Due Date:

TBD

Title:

Sigma Theta Tau International Research Grant

Sponsor:

 Sigma Theta Tau

Eligibility:

Member of Sigma Theta Tau Research Proposal, intent and ability to do study.

Award:

Up to $3,000

How to Apply:

Application online 

Due Date:

N/A

 

Title:

Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

Sponsor:

Health Resources and Services Administration

Eligibility:

  • Be a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident
  • Be enrolled—or accepted for enrollment—in a professional nursing degree program at an accredited school of nursing in the U.S.
  • Begin classes no later than September 30
  • Have no federal judgment liens
  • Have no existing service commitment
  • Not be overdue on a federal debt

Award:

Tuition, Eligible Fees and Monthly Stipend

How to Apply:

Due Date:

N/A

 

Title:

Scholarship Fund for Nursing Educators

Sponsor:

 NLN Foundation for Nursing education, an affiliate of the National League for Nursing (NLN) and Johnson & Johnson

Eligibility:

Nursing school candidates

Award:

Unspecified

How to Apply:

Dennis Hartenstine at (212) 812-0329 or 

Due Date:

N/A

 

Title:

Southeastern Pennsylvania League for Nursing Inc.

Sponsor:

 Southeastern Pennsylvania League for Nursing Inc.

Eligibility:

Professional Nursing Student enrolled in Southeastern PA program

Award:

Varies

How to Apply:

Application online 

Due Date:

N/A

 

 

Title:

Nursing Excellence Fellowship Grant

Sponsor:

 National Hemophilia Foundation

Eligibility:

RN's or Graduates

Award:

$20,000 per research or clinical project (Conduct nursing research or clinical projects in bleeding disorders). 12-18 month term

How to Apply:

Application online 

Due Date:

N/A

 

Title:

Nurse Anesthesia Traineeship

Sponsor:

 Ƶ School of Nursing

Eligibility:

MSN student, full-time

Award:

Varies

How to Apply:

Contact the Dean's Office in the College of Nursing 

Due Date:

N/A

 

 

Title:

Nursing Education Loan Repayment Agreement

Sponsor:

 Division of Health Services

Eligibility:

Maintain good grades.

Award:

60% of loan 2 years, 85% of loan 3 years.

How to Apply:

Application online 

Due Date:

N/A

Sponsor:

PNC Education Loan Center

Eligibility:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States who is 18 years of age or older at the time of opting into the Sweepstakes.
  • Verify to be an undergraduate or graduate college student enrolled at least half-time at a PNC Solution Loan®-eligible college or university during the term the scholarship is awarded. A list of eligible schools can be found in the .
  • Be able to provide documentation of eligibility if name is drawn.

 

Amount:

$2,000

How to Apply:

Due Date:

May 31 and November 30

Sponsor:

United Negro College Fund Scholarships

Eligibility:

  • UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation.
  • To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the on-line application process.
  • As many of the UNCF scholarships require that the scholarship recipient apply for Federal Student Aid, it is recommended that applicants complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

Due Date:

Varies

Title:

Scholarship America

Sponsor:

Scholarship America

Eligibility:

Eligibility varies based on scholarship

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

Application online 

Due Date:

Varies

 

Title:

Big Future Scholarship Search

Sponsor:

College Board

Eligibility:

Eligibility varies based on scholarship

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

Application online 

Due Date:

Varies

 

Title:

FastWeb Scholarships

Sponsor:

FastWeb Scholarships

Eligibility:

Eligibility varies based on scholarship. Get personalized awards based on your individual profile. 

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

Applications online  

Due Date:

Varies

 

Title:

Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

Sponsor:

Varies

Eligibility:

varies

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

Research available Scholarships at