UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Students who are nearing the end of their degree and financial support can apply for Completion Scholarships at select Penn State campuses and colleges. In addition, some central scholarships also are available to students at any college or campus.
The Complete Penn State program, which is overseen by the Student Success Center, supports the University’s retention and degree completion initiatives by offering re-enrollment support, student support resource navigation, and Completion Scholarships.
Completion Scholarships are intended for undergraduate students who are experiencing hardship and having difficulty funding their educational expenses. If a student’s tuition and on-campus housing expenses are covered, funding may be used for nonbillable expenses. Nonbillable expenses include those related to a student’s education, such as housing, food, transportation and child care if tuition and billable expenses are paid.
Scholarships available
Scholarships are still available for the 2022-23 academic year, including spring and summer semesters, for students at select colleges and campuses, listed below. In addition, some University-wide scholarships are available for students regardless of campus or college, but availability is limited. Applications, which can be submitted at complete.psu.edu, will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Funding is still available to students enrolled at the following colleges:
- College of Agricultural Sciences
- College of Health and Human Development
- College of the Liberal Arts
- College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
- College of Education
- Donald P. Bellisario College Communications
- Eberly College of Science
- Schreyer Honors College
- Smeal College of Business
Completion Scholarship funding also is available at the following campuses:
- Penn State Abington
- Penn State Behrend
- Penn State DuBois
- Penn State Greater Allegheny
- Penn State Harrisburg
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre
To be eligible for a Completion Scholarship, students must be in their final two semesters leading up to the completion of their first associate or bachelor’s degree. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher is required. Students also must have exhausted all other forms of student aid (including accepting available loans). Domestic students must have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the University. International students may apply but need to supply detailed information on how the scholarship would supplement other funding sources. Awards are typically up to a maximum of $3,000.
The Completion Scholarship application and additional information are available from the Student Success Center.
Additional resources for students
Students who are experiencing hardship and need immediate support with basic needs should visit the Basic Needs and Support page available through Student Care and Advocacy in Penn State Student Affairs.
Students enrolling in summer 2023 seeking scholarship support also should consider applying for the Summer Success Scholarship.
About Complete Penn State
Complete Penn State is one of five Open Doors programs centered around access and affordability. The program, now in its sixth year of existence, has awarded more than 3,000 eligible students a total of $8 million in scholarship support. Recently, Complete Penn State was selected by the Student Philanthropy Network as the class gift recipient for 2023. The Student Success Center is proud to assist hundreds of students each year in completing their degrees on time.
To find out more about the Completion Scholarship and the Complete Penn State program visit complete.psu.edu. Complete Penn State and the Student Success Center are part of Penn State Undergraduate Education.