Pennsylvania scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to Pennsylvania residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local Pennsylvania scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for Pennsylvania residents (1)
- Pennsylvania State GrantUp to $6,000
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Pennsylvania residents who graduated high school (or got a GED) and are enrolled in an approved program at least two years long can get up to $6,000 a year through this need-based grant, as long as they haven't already earned a bachelor's degree. Just make sure to file the FAFSA by May 1.
Apply by May 1, 2027