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Penn State University scholarships and fundings are available for international students seeking admissions in undergraduate and graduate programs. Apart from scholarships and funding opportunities at Pennsylvania State University, international students may also receive graduate assistantship and fellowships to meet their educational expenses. It also includes several other benefits such as health insurance, subsidies and stipends.

For Penn State University scholarships, both undergraduate and graduate applicants must have good academic standing with satisfactory GPA in their previous qualifications. Some of the Pennsylvania State University scholarships for international students also require FAFSA, letters of recommendation and prior experience as a part of eligibility criteria. Each of the scholarships and fundings have separate deadlines with the nearest upcoming deadline being May 15, 2024 for Special International Grant-in-Aid.

Benefits Available with Penn State University Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Tuition Remission
Stipend
Health Insurance
Merit based awards
Financial Aid
Family Coverage

Highlights

Scholarship Type	College-Specific, Merit-Based
Offered by	Institution
Organization	N/A
Application Deadline	May 15 ,2025
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	Variable Amount
Renewability	No
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://student.worldcampus.psu.edu/finances/scholarships

Eligibility Criteria

Penn State University Scholarships: Undergraduate Requirements

There are several Penn State University scholarships available for undergraduate degree seeking students with amounts ranging between 100 to 5,000 USD. With varying requirements, below mentioned are basic eligibility requirements which scholarship seeking students must meet:

Eligibility Requirements:

2.0 GPA (75%) in high school
Bachelor's degree applicant
Application for admissions to Penn State
Letter of recommendation
Financial statement
FAFSA

Penn State University Graduate Scholarships Specific Eligibility Requirements:

Scholarships	Eligibility Requirements	Deadline	Award
World Campus Scholarships	First time or returning student \| Full-time or part-time student with at least 6 credits/ semester \| Submitted FAFSA	Fall: Early January \| Spring: October	Variable
Edward L. and Dessa B. Keller Memorial Scholarship	Application for admissions \| Professionals LOR	Closed	Variable
Special International Grant-in-Aid	Students enrolled in Education abroad program \| 2.0 GPA in high school	Spring programs [Sept 10, 2024] \| Summer [Feb 1, 2025 ] \| Academic year and fall programs [March 1, 2025]	Annual Aid: 1,000-2,000 USD \| Fall/Spring: 500-1,500 USD \| Summer: 500 USD
Penn State Tuition Assistance Grant	Undergraduate students with 2.0 GPA in high school \| Submitted FAFSA \|	October 15, 2024	100- 2,000 USD
Academic Excellence Scholarship	Students admitted to Schreyer Honors College with good academic standing	N.A	5,000 USD / year (Renewable for up to 8 semesters )

Penn State University Scholarships: Graduate Requirements

Penn State University scholarships for graduate degree seeking students are offered on the basis of academic merit while the additional fundings such as assistantships and fellowships are offered based on demonstrated financial need. Not every student may receive additional fundings as they are highly competitive.

Eligibility Requirements:

3.0-3.5 GPA (85-90%) in bachelor's degree
Master's or doctoral degree applicant
Professional experience
Creative work or project samples
Alumni of Penn State University
Financial statement
FAFSA

Penn State University Graduate Scholarships Specific Eligibility Requirements:

Scholarships	Eligibility Requirements	Deadline	Award
Penn State Alumni Association Scholarship	Student previously enrolled in a ug degree at Penn State	N.A	Variable
Professional Master's Excellence Award	For Doctoral Students \| A GPA of 3.5 in the final year of graduate degree \| Academic excellence in master’s degree \| Professional experience, creative work, etc \|	N.A	Variable
Special International Grant-in-Aid	Students enrolled in Education abroad program \| 3.0 GPA in bachelor’s	Spring programs [Sept 10, 2024] \| Summer [Feb 1, 2025 ] \| Academic year and fall programs [March 1, 2025]	Annual Aid: 1,000-2,000 USD \| Fall/Spring: 500-1,500 USD \| Summer: 500 USD

Some Additional Funding Opportunities Available for International Graduate Students:

Award Name	Benefits Available	Award
Graduate assistantships	Stipend \| Tuition remission \| Insurance premiums \| Subsidies \| Student-Initiated Fee	57,868-66,589 USD (Individual) \| 65,891-74,612 USD (Family)
Graduate Fellowships	Stipend \| Health Insurance	31,500 USD/ 10 months

Application Process

To be eligible for Pennsylvania State University scholarships and other funding opportunities, an individual must review the admission requirements and submit the application for admission. The further steps of the application process are as follows:

Apply for admission to PSU or be admitted to UG or PG course
Explore the available scholarships on the scholarship opportunities page of Pennsylvania State University.
Click on the suitable scholarship based on the admission profile.
Review the requirements and deadlines for scholarships.
Look for other external sources by viewing How to find scholarships outside of Pennsylvania.
Students who are unable to find any suitable funding opportunities may contact the Penn State World Campus Financial Aid Office:
- Email: financialaid@worldcampus.psu.edu
- Phone: 814-867-4244

Selection Process

Selection criteria for Pennsylvania State University scholarships are based on several academic factors along with non-academic factors. High achieving students with GPA above the minimum requirements are preferred for scholarships. Some scholarships may also look for non academic factors like creative work or project, professional experience. For graduate assistantships and fellowships, international students must demonstrate financial need and submit financial proof documents and FAFSA.