We are always in search of scholarship opportunities for Penn State World Campus students. As we confirm the eligibility of distance learners for scholarships, we will post the application information here. Past recipients of the scholarships described below have been awarded scholarships between $1,000 and $3,500.
Fischer Family Scholarship Program (Fall Semester 2008)
This scholarship is funded annually. All scholarship monies awarded will be deposited directly into the recipients' student accounts at Penn State.
Deadline for Fall 2008 Award
June 1, 2008 (postmark date)
Eligibility
Fischer Family Scholarship recipients must be students who:
- are currently enrolled in a World Campus undergraduate degree program
- have completed a minimum of 9 credits in their World Campus program
- have earned a cumulative 3.0 GPA (or higher)
- can demonstrate financial need (online FAFSA form)
Application Checklist
All application materials must be mailed in the same envelope. Incomplete application materials and materials that arrive separately will not be considered.
- Completed and signed Fischer Family Scholarship application form
- Personal statement (500-word limit)
- A copy of your FAFSA must be on file with the Office of Student Aid (online FAFSA form)
- One letter of recommendation. The letter must be a professional reference and on official letterhead.
Mailing Address
Send your application materials (postmarked no later than June 1, 2008) to:
Fischer Family Scholarship
The Pennsylvania State University
128 Outreach Building
University Park PA 16802
Please contact us with any questions you may have about the Fischer Family Scholarship.
World Campus Student Fund (Spring/Summer Semester 2009)
This scholarship is funded annually by World Campus staff members and students who understand that financial aid is not always available to distance learners—and when it is, the eligibility requirements are often difficult to meet. All scholarship monies awarded will be deposited directly into the recipients' student accounts at Penn State.
Deadline for Spring/Summer 2009 Award
September 30, 2008 (postmark date)
Eligibility
World Campus Student Fund recipients must be students who:
- are currently enrolled in a World Campus undergraduate degree program
- have completed a minimum of 9 credits in their World Campus program
- have earned a cumulative 3.0 GPA (or higher)
- can demonstrate financial need (online FAFSA form)
Application Checklist
All application materials must be mailed in the same envelope. Incomplete application materials and materials that arrive separately will not be considered.
- Completed and signed World Campus Student Fund application form
- Personal statement (500-word limit)
- Response to one of three essay questions (500-word limit)
- A copy of your FAFSA must be on file with the Office of Student Aid (online FAFSA form)
- One letter of recommendation, signed, and sealed in its own envelope. The letter must be on official letterhead if your reference serves in a professional capacity (e.g., supervisor, pastor, education counselor, superintendent).
Mailing Address
Send your application materials (postmarked no later than September 30, 2008) to:
World Campus Student Fund
The Pennsylvania State University
128 Outreach Building
University Park PA 16802
Please contact us with any questions you may have about the World Campus Student Fund or if you are interested in donating.
Trustee Scholarship Program (Fall Semester 2008)
Eligible students demonstrating financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be contacted with instructions on how to apply for a Trustee Scholarship for the fall of 2008. Eligible students will be contacted by e-mail by April 30, 2008, with instructions on how to apply.
