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Penn State Commonwealth Award

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Scholarship overview

Annual award for first-year Pennsylvania residents at Penn State campuses other than University Park and World Campus. Transfer students are not eligible. It cannot be combined with the Discover Award.

Award Information

  • First-time, first-year student admitted to Penn State, enrolling at a campus other than University Park or World Campus
  • Resident of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • FAFSA encouraged but not required; students with need may qualify for an additional Commonwealth Assistance Award
  • Be a full-time student (twelve or more credits each semester)
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher at the end of the spring semester
  • Complete at least 24 credits at the end of the spring semester
  • Award amounts vary with the student's academic profile, demonstrated financial need and other institutional grants and scholarships received.
  • Renewable annually with full-time enrolment, a 2.0 cumulative GPA and 24 credits completed; cancelled if the student moves to University Park or World Campus.

Eligible first-year Pennsylvania residents with an offer to a Commonwealth campus are considered through May 1.

  1. Apply for admission to Penn State through MyPennState or the Common App.
  2. Submit the FAFSA where the award requires or encourages it.
  3. No separate scholarship application is needed; eligible admitted students are evaluated automatically from admission and financial aid information.

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How selection works

Awards are evaluated from admission and financial aid information; no separate application is made.

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