External Scholarships

Penn State University Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring Office

The Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring Office is a great resource for information on scholarships and fellowships funded by sources other than the University.

Penn State Office of Student Aid 

The Penn State Office of Student Aid encourages all students who are offered admission and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to Penn State are considered for scholarships awarded by the Office of Student Aid.

Penn State Colleges, Departments, and Commonwealth Campuses 

Resources are available in many colleges, departments, and through Commonwealth campuses. These have specific eligibility requirements and students are encouraged to seek financial opportunities in their academic units. If you are a student in a unit not displayed, it does not mean funding for study abroad is not available.

Search for a number of different scholarships, grants and other funding opportunities through organizations outside of Penn State:

Scholarships.com
Sallie Mae/CASHE
Rotary International – Ambassadorial Scholarships
Fast Web Scholarship Database
StudyAbroad.com Scholarship Database

Resources in your hometown may prove to be a valuable component of your search. Some of the organizations listed below may offer scholarships, or may be willing to help sponsor your education abroad in other ways.

Service Clubs - Consider Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, etc.
Town Hall and/or Chamber of Commerce
Local Newspaper
Your High School
Religious Organizations
Your Employer/Family Member's Employer