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Scholarship Application

A&A Scholarship Application

Making Possibilities Possible

All current A&A undergraduate students who have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA*), and are enrolled in the college part-, half- or full-time, are welcome to submit an application to be considered for any available A&A scholarships.

A few things to note:

  • This application is for scholarships offered at the college level (for an A&A major). For more information about scholarships available in your specific school or department, please contact the school or department directly.
  • Students who experience financial hardship at any point while enrolled in the college can reach out to Cori Donaghy in the Office of Undergraduate Education at cxh271@psu.edu, 814-865-9523, or visit the office at 104 Borland Building to make an appointment.
  • The college is grateful to have a generous pool of donors who contribute to our scholarship funds; however, amounts are limited and we are not able to make awards to everyone who applies.

* International students cannot file a FAFSA, but are welcome to apply via this form to be considered for non-FAFSA linked assistance.

Application Deadline

Applications are being accepted now through Friday, February 13, 2026, for the 26–27 academic year.

Apply now!

Applying is easy – complete the electronic form below with your basic info and then get real with us. Compose a brief narrative explaining how financial assistance would help you complete your A&A degree. (Items marked with an asterisk are required.)

Tell Us About You!

Name

Please indicate your current semester standing.

Are you a Schreyer Honors College student?

Please indicate your current major, or if undeclared, your intended major.

Please provide your current Penn State overall GPA.

Home State/Country of Origin

Some awards are available specifically for students from specific states. Please select your home state/province and country of origin.

If you wish to do so, indicate your diversity status; for example, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Hawaiian, LGBTQ+, veteran, neurodivergent, student with disabilities, or other as you define.


Scholarship Application Essay

Craft a short essay that answers the prompt above. Note: your essay is limited to 1,250 characters (appx. 180–300 words).

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