Provost's Award
The Provost Award is a four-year award that is available to first-time, first-year students with offers of admission to Penn State University Park campus. Pennsylvania and non-Pennsylvania residents are considered for this award, as well as international students, and it is very competitive. This award is not available to students enrolled in an Associate degree program or for transfer students.
There is no additional application to be considered for the Provost Award. We evaluate students for this award based on your admission and financial aid information. While other forms of financial aid can be combined with the Provost Award, the Provost and Discover Awards cannot be combined.
Provost's Award Eligibility
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year and have demonstrated financial need.
The Provost Award is awarded for fall and spring terms only, not summer.
First-year, first-time undergraduate students must:
Be admitted to Penn State University Park campus.
Be enrolled in a Baccalaureate degree program.
Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
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Provost's Award Renewal and Timeline
You must meet the following award criteria every year to continue receiving the award:
You must meet the following award criteria every year to continue receiving the award:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Be in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0) at the end of the spring semester of each academic year.
Complete successfully (students must pass the courses) a minimum of 24 credits each year.
Remain enrolled in a Baccalaureate degree program.
Remain continuously enrolled.
At any time during the academic year your award will be canceled if:
You receive the University grant-in-aid discount as the child of a Penn State employee.
You transition from a Baccalaureate degree program to an Associate degree program.
Awarding Timelines
Eligible first-year students who have an offer to University Park will be considered for the Provost Award through May 1st.