Penn State enrolls many outstanding and academically talented students and therefore cannot assist all deserving students. Scholarship funds are competitive and limited. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit or financial need, or a combination, as defined by the specific scholarship program. 

Admitted students are reviewed for scholarship eligibility. No application is required. 

University-wide Scholarships

Academic Achievement Scholarship

For students with high scholastic achievements. Renewable for up to four years at Abington.

Abington Township Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Resident of Abington Township for a minimum of one year prior to application
  • Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at least half-time (6 credits per semester)
  • 2.5 minimum high school GPA for incoming students or 2.5 minimum college GPA for transfer or current students
  • Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need as indicated on the FAFSA

Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Scholarship deadline has passed.

Abington Senior High School Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Resident in the Abington School District for a minimum of one year prior to application
  • Graduate or pending graduate of Abington Senior High School
  • Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at least half-time (6 credits per semester)
  • Demonstrated financial need as indicated on the FAFSA
  • Good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

$5,000 scholarships available. 

Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Scholarship deadline has passed. 

Montgomery County Sheriff's Scholarship at Penn State Abington

This scholarship is for Montgomery County, PA Sheriff's Office Employees, Their Dependents or County Employees of Montgomery County, PA

Deadline: July 31, 2024

Scholarship deadline has passed. 

Academic College Scholarships

Other Penn State Scholarships

RaiseMe Scholarship

Earn a RaiseMe scholarship from Penn State for your high school accomplishments and activities! Set up an account at http://www.raise.me/join/psu-commonwealth and submit your achievements by December 31.