Pennsylvania Scholarships
Living or studying in Pennsylvania qualifies you for scholarships that most students never see: statewide awards restricted to PA residents, where the applicant pool is a fraction of any national contest. These verified awards sit on top of the national scholarships and Pennsylvania's own state aid programs, so treat them as one layer of a larger funding plan.
- Open scholarships
- 3
- Median award
- $3,400
- Largest award
- $3,400
- Next deadline
- Jul 31
LeCoMASE Fund Scholarship
$3,400Due Sep 30, 2026Lehigh County, Pennsylvania residents enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. medical school may apply for the LeCoMASE Fund Scholarship administered by the Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Two awards of $3,400 are offered. Applications are accepted from July through September 30. Submit proof of Lehigh County residency and current medical school enrollment with the foundation's application form. The fund is supported by contributions from the Lehigh County Medical Auxiliary's Scholarship and Educational Fund.
Essay written for youBeverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship
$2,500Due Jul 31, 2026Women who are permanent residents of Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, or the Northern York School District in Pennsylvania and attend an accredited Pennsylvania college or university in pursuit of a bachelor's degree may apply. Applicants need at least 60 completed credits, a minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA, full-time enrollment, and demonstrated financial need. One $2,500 award is offered. Submit a complete application packet by mail or email with a postmark or receipt date of July 31. Finalists may be invited to interview. The scholarship honors Beverly J. Smith, a past president of the Harrisburg Branch AAUW known for her work in refugee resettlement and immigration.
Essay written for youJimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Amount variesDue Feb 5, 2027U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores under age 20 and residing in eligible states or the District of Columbia may apply. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA (high school seniors) or 2.75 GPA (college students), plus demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need. Award amounts vary based on need and may renew for up to four academic years. Complete the application with details on honors, leadership, community service, financial need, and future goals. Funds must be used at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Student-athletes in intercollegiate sports and exclusively online students are ineligible. The Jimmy Rane Foundation has awarded hundreds of scholarships to help deserving students pursue college educations.
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Common questions
How many Pennsylvania scholarships are there?
Award Scholar currently lists 3 verified scholarships for Pennsylvania students, with amounts and deadlines checked against each sponsor's official page. The median award is around $3,400, and the largest reaches $3,400.
What Pennsylvania financial aid exists beyond scholarships?
Pennsylvania runs its own aid programs, including PA State Grant, administered by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). File the FAFSA (May 1, 2026 for most applicants; August 1, 2026 for first-time applicants at community colleges and certain two-year programs.) to unlock them, then stack private scholarships on top. See the full Pennsylvania financial aid guide for deadlines and eligibility.
Can Pennsylvania students also win national scholarships?
Yes. Statewide awards restrict the applicant pool to Pennsylvania residents, which improves your odds, but they are one layer. Most winning students combine state-restricted awards, national scholarships that match their profile, and state aid.
When is the next deadline?
The next verified deadline in this group is July 31, 2026. Deadlines are spread across the whole year, so a miss is never fatal — new windows open every month.