Outside Scholarships
Outside Scholarship Listing
Updated: June 20, 2025
Below is a list of private scholarships offered by outside entities. We have no direct involvement in the selections but will periodically update this list for students to identify potential opportunities.
Scholarship Name | Deadline | Award | Major | Requirements | Website |
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1st Art Gallery Art & Design Scholarship | Annually | $1,000 | Arts, | Submit piece of art or writing sample | |
Abbott and Fenner | Annually | $1,000 | Any | Essay | |
ABC Scholarships | Annually | $2,500 | Any | High School Seniors, Current Undergraduates, Essay | |
Access Scholarships Search Tool | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | |
AES Engineering | October Annually | $500 | Any | High school seniors, current ugrads, essay | |
AffordableColleges.com - Search | Varies | Varies | Any | Varies | |
Aging Matters Scholarship | May Annually | $1,500 | Any | Essay | |
Alpha Accident Lawyers Scholarship | December Annually | $2,500 | Any | 3.0 GPA | |
American Association of Colleges of Nursing | Jan 31 and July 15 | $5,000 | Masters or Doctoral Nursing | Member of the Graduate Nursing Student Academy | |
American Association of University Women - Harrisburg Branch | July Annually | Varies | Any | Varies | |
American Association of University Women - Lansdale Branch | March Annually | Varies | Any | Female seniors who attend Souderton High School, North Penn | |
American Association of University Women - West Chester Branch | March Annually | $1,500 | Any | Female student, at least 25 years old, completed at least 60cr prior to Spring 2020, and resides in Chester County | |
American Council of the Blind Scholarship | 2/14/2025 | $2,500 - $7,500 | Any | Legally blind, 3.0 GPA, FT or PT and works at least 32hrs per week | |
American Heritage Scholarship | March Annually | $1,000 | Any | Graduating HS Seniors / Member of credit union / 2.5 GPA | |
Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest | April 30th and November 30th | $500 | Any | Video PSA on how to share the road | |
API Learning Experience Scholarship | Varies | $500 - $1,000 | Any | Study Abroad | |
Applicant Tracking Systems HR Scholarship | February 15th Annually | $1,000 | Human Resources, or HF-related program | Have completed at least one HR course with at least a 2.5 as Undergrad, or a 3.0 as a grad | |
ARK Behavioral Health Scholarship | July Annually | $1,000 | Any | 2.5 GPA, Essay, UG or GR | |
Army Nurse Corps Scholarship | March Annually | $3,000 | Nursing | Serve(d) in a component of US Army and have received an "honorable discharge" | |
ASAP Finance Student Scholarship | 10/15/24 | $1,000 | Any | 2.6 GPA | |
Ascent's $1000 Power of Education Scholarhip Giveaway | 6/30/2025 | $1,000 | Any | None | |
Autolist Scholarship | 3/1, 6/1, 9/1, 12/1 | $1,500 | Any | Undergrad or Grad student, US Citizen | |
Baird, Mandalas, Brockstedt and Federico Scholarship Contest | 8/1/2025 | $1,000 | Any | Personal Statement | |
BankMobile Annual Financial Empowerment Scholarship | July | $1,500 | Any | Undergrad or Grad | |
Baron & Budd Attorneys Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarship | July | $2,500 (4) | Any | Essay or Video Essay | |
Banyan Treatment Centers Next Generation Healers Scholarship | 6/25/2025 | $1,000 | Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Healthcare Admin | Employed while attending school | |
Beacon Scholarship for Rural America | Fall: 06/30, Spring: 11/30 | $1.000 | Any | Essay | |
beautiful.ai | April 30 and October 31 | $2,500 | Any | UG or GR | |
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship | Varies | Up to $5,000 | Any | Student Studying or Interning Abroad | |
Big Sun Athletics Scholarship | June Annually | $500 | Any | Must be an athlete | |
Blankstyle Scholarship Fund | Bi-Annually | $1,000 | Any | Essay | |
Bold.org | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | |
Boster Scholarship | November Annually | $1,000 (2) | Biology/medical-related lab research position | 3.6 GPA, letter of recommendation | |
Cappex Search Engine | Varies | Varies | Any | Varies | |
CAPTRUST Scholarship | May 31st | $2,000 | Any | 3.7 GPA | |
Career Fitter Scholarship | January Annually | $1,000 | Any | GPA Avg. 2.4 or above, full time Undergrad or Grad. | |
Chairish Scholarship Program | January 1st & June Annually | $2,500 | Any | Underrepresented in higher education, first-generation college students, women pursuing a degree in a STEM or typically male-dominated industries, students with disabilities, and or similar situations. min 2.0 GPA, HS Seniors, Undergrad or Grad seeking degree, | |
CHCI Scholar-Intern Programs | Varies | $1,500 - $5,000 | Depends on Scholarship | Varies | |
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network annual scholarship program | April 30th Annually | $5,000 | Any | 3.0 GPA, 2 references | |
ComputerScience.org | Varies | Varies | Any | Varies | |
Coolidge Scholarship for America, The | January Annually | Full Tuition/ Fees/ Room & Board | Any | HS Juniors - FT accredited US college/university | |
Cornaro Scholarship | April Annually | $5,000 | Any | Kappa Gamma Pi member, Grad or professional program | |
CouponBirds | October Annually | $1,500 1st | Any | Video | |
Course Hero Scholarships | Varies | $5,000 | Varies | Varies | |
Crew Network Foundation Scholarships | April Annually | (25) $5,000, paid internship, CREW Network Membership, registration for convention | Any | Pursuing career in commercial real estate, 3.0 GPA, Upperclassman or Grad Student | |
Derrick Law Firm Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship | December Annually | $1,000 | Any | Has had life altered due to an injury of themselves or loved one from a car accident | |
Diamocycle Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs | June 1 Annually | $1,000 | Business | Essay, at least a sophomore | |
Discover Early Childhood Edu Scholarship Listings | Varies | Varies | Education | Varies | |
Discover Student Loans Scholarship Search | Varies | Varies | Any | Varies | |
The Dominguez Firm | July 31 & Dec 31 - Annually | $5,000.00 | Any | GPA 3.0, involved in community activities | |
Dr Arthur A. Kezian Science Scholarship | March 31 Annually | $1,200.00 | Science | Essay | |
Earnest Scholarship Fund | June/December Annually | (50) $5,000 | Any | Essay | |
Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship | November Annually | $500 | Any | Any | |
Elizabeth Auger Annual Scholarship | Annual 7/31 | $1,000 | Any | Have Type I or Type II Diabetes, 2.8 GPA | |
Elk County Community Foundation Scholarships | Varies | Varies | Varies | Resident of Elk County | |
Emergency Dentists USA 5th Annual Scholarship | Annually - 07/01 | $5,000 | Any | Essay & Video Essay | |
Equitable Excellence Scholarship | Application window October-January Annually | $5,000 for 4 years (100) | Any | HS Senior, min 2.5 GPA | |
Fastweb Scholarship Engine | Varies | Varies | Any | Varies | |
First Cash Advance Scholarship | 05/15 & 11/15 | $500.00 | Any | 3.0 GPA, essay, video | |
First-Gen Futures Quarterly Scholarship | Quarterly | $1,000 | Any | First-gen student (UG or GR) | |
Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program | 12/15 Annually | $2,500 | Any | Essay | |
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses Associtation, Inc. (FNSNA) | Varies | Varies | Nursing | Varies | |
Greenspan Scholarship - Phila Continental Chapter Sons of the American Revolution | Annually | $2,000 | Any | Students entering Fall term of the academic year in which they expect to receive a degree | |
Grow PA Scholarship | Early 2025 | $5,000 | In-Demand Occupation | Must be willing to agree to live and work in PA in an in-demand occupation for at least one year for each year they accept the scholarship | |
Harrisburg AAUW Scholarships | Varies | Varies | Any | Varies | |
Healthline Stronger Scholarship | April Annually | $5,000 | Any | Essay | |
Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia | April Annually | $2,000 to $5,000 | Any | UG or GR of Greek descent | |
HelpTeaching.com Scholarship | Annually by 6/1 | $1,000 | Any | Must be current High School or College Students located in the United States | |
HonorsGradU Multimedia Scholarship | March 1 Anually | (5) $10,0000 | Art | Design and work on a community improvement project | |
Horatio Alger Association | Open Annually 8/1 - 10/25 | Varies | Varies | HS Seniors pursuing a bachelors degree at a non- profit public or private US school. Maintain 2.0 min GPA, US citizen | |
HRSA Nurse Corps Scholarship | Open | Tuition, fees, and stiped | Nursing | Nursing major - must work in CSF when you graduate | |
Innovative Architects Scholarship | Annually by 1/31 | $1,000 | Any | Essay | |
iSeeCars.com | Annually 03/31 | $1,000 | Any | Essay | |
IvyPanda | Oct 31 - Annually | $1,000 - 1st | Any | Video | |
Justice Solutions Group 'Future Mentors' Scholarship | Anually 8/31 | $1,500 | Any | Essay | |
Karman Healthcare Mobility Disability Scholarship | Annually 9/1 | (2) $500 | Any | Mobility disability, 2.0 GPA | |
Keith Williams Law Scholarship | June 1st Annually | $500 | Pursuing a | Essay | |
Kitchen Cabinet Kings | 12/23/2024 | $2,500 | Any | UG or GR, essay | |
LA Tutors 123 | Monthly by 20th | $500 | Any | 3.0 GPA, designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others | |
Law Offices of Kinney, Fernandez & Boire Academic Scholarship | May 1 - Annually | $1,000 | Any | Essay | |
Law Office of Pamela C Bratcher | 7/30/2025 | $1,000 | English | Essay | |
Lemon Law Experts Scholarships | 08/31 Annually | $1,000 | Any | 3.0 GPA, plans to apply to law school | |
Little Bundle Supermom Scholarship | 6/30 & 12/31 Annually | $2,000 | Any | Single mother, child of a single mother, or closely impacted by a single mother | |
Live Your Dream Awards | Annually by 11/15. (Opens on 7/1) | Varies | Any | Women with financial need | |
Memorials.com Remembering a Life Scholarship | June 30 Annually | $3500.00 | Any | GPA 3.0, Video Essay | |
Mensa Foundation Scholarship | January 15 Annually | Varies | Any | Essay | |
Mental Health Scholarships | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | |
Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship | August 1 Annually | $1,500.00 | Athletic Training, | Outstanding achievement in school, participation in activities, work experience | |
MoneyKey Key Thinkers Scholarship | March 31/Sept 30 | $1,000 | Any | Essay | |
National Italian American Foundation | March 1 Annually | Varies | Any | Varies | |
National Organization of Italian American Women | March 18 | Varies | Any | Italian American women, GPA 3.5 | |
Nucleus Scholarship for Nursing Students | Announcing soon | $1,500 | Nursing | 2.5 GPA & Nursing Student | |
Nursing Foundation of America | March 31 - Annually | Varies | Nursing | Multiple scholarships available | |
NY Women in Communications | January Annually | Varies | Communications-related field | US Citizen or permanent resident living in NY, NJ, CT or PA | |
Online MBA Review | Varies | Varies | MBA | Varies | |
OppU | 9/30, 12/31, 3/31, 6/30 | $2,500 | Any | 3.0 GPA | |
PA Forward and Keystone Student Loans No Essay Scholarship Sweepstakes | N/A | $2,500 | Any | Opt in to receive communications from PHEAA between June and December 2025 | |
Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women | December - Annually | $5,000 | Any |
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Patient Care Medical Scholarship | December 1 Annually | $1,000 (3) | Any | Essay | |
PayDayAllDay Scholarship | Annually - 04/30 & 10/31 | $500 | Any | Video/infographic, essay, 2.8 GPA | |
Pennslyvania Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (PASFAA) | Annually by 5/15 | $1,000 | Any | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
PA Institute of CPAs | January Annually | Varies | Accounting | Accounting majors | |
Philadelphia Foundation | Varies | Varies | Any | Residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia Counties | |
Philadelphia Injury Lawyers | July 31 Annually | $500.00 | Any UG or GR major planning to go to law school | Essay | |
Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers | July 31 Annually | $500.00 | Any UG or GR major planning to go to law school | Essay | |
Pixelplex Scholarship | December 5 Annually | $2,000 | STEM,Economics, or Business | Essay | |
PNC Education Loan Center Achiever Scholarship Sweepstakes | 6/1 & 12/1 | $2,000 | Any | Create a Financial Literacy Account; US Citizen | |
PNC Education Loan Center Achiever Scholarship | Annually by 6/1 | $2,000 | Any | Full-Time Undergraduate | |
PsychologyJobs.Com Scholarships | Varies | Varies | Psychology | Varies | |
Recovery Village Scholarships | Varies | Varies | Graduate Psychology Programs | Gradute or Doctoral Psych Students | |
Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship | October Annually | $1,000 | Any | Essay | |
Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship From Check City | Annually | $2,000 | Any | GPA 2.5, Essay, References | |
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship | Annually | $1,000 - $10,000 | Accounting, Business, Financial, Criminal Justice | UG or GR | |
Schmidt Kramer Academic Excellence Scholarship | Annually | $1,500 | Any | Undergrad or Grad students with min GPA 3.0 | |
Scholarships360 | Varies | Varies | Any | Varies | |
SDL365 Achievers Scholarship | Annually | $500 | Any | Essay, 2.8 GPA | |
Senior Lifestyle | Varies | Varies | Considering a career in eldercare or gerontology | Varies | |
Shinesty Work Hard, Play Hard Scholarships | Annually | $2,500.00 | Any | Essay | |
Sister to Sister Scholarship | Annually | $1,000 | Any | At least 21 years of age, Essay | |
Skin Care Ox: Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women | Quarterly | $1,000 | Any | Female committed to maintaining personal wellness | |
Sleep Family Scholarship for those with Disabilities | 12/31 Annually | $1,500 | Any | 2.5 GPA, Essay, medically recognized physical or mental disability | |
Spencer & Associates Community Leaders Scholarship | 08/01/2025 | $1,000 | Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement of enrolled or planning to enroll in law school | UG or GR, family income of less than $100k | |
StangerLaw Roadway Safety Scholarship Contest | 07/16 Annually | $1,000 | Any | Video Essay | |
Student Loan Hero | Annual | $2,000 - $5,000 | Any | Currently enrolled in degree-seeking program | |
Student Scholarships | Varies | Varies | Any | Varies | |
Study.com | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | |
Study Abroad Scholarships | Varies | Varies | Any | Varies | |
Sure Oak Be Awesome Scholarship | TBA | $1,000 | Any | Essay | |
Sygma Technology Promotion of STEM Education for Minority Students Award | Annually | $1,000 | STEM-related | Underrepresented minority | |
Test Prep Insight | 06/30 Annually | $1,500 | Any | Physical or Mental Disability, 2.5 GPA | |
Transgender First Scholarship | Annually | $2,500 | Any | Identify as Transgender or Non-Binary | |
Tylenol Scholarship | Annually | $5,000 or $10,000 | Healthcare | Healthcare major with one more years of school remaining | |
Unigo (Scholarship Experts) | Varies | Varies | Any | Varies | |
United Negro College Fund | Varies | Varies | Any | Varies | |
Utopia Management Scholars Fund | 05/01 & 11/01 Annually | $1,000 | Any | Essay | |
Varsity Tutors College Scholarship | 15th of | $1,000 | Any | Essay | |
Wells Call Annual Scholarship Contest | 7/14/2025 | up to $1,500 | Any | Essay | |
Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship | Annually | up to $5,000 | Any | GPA of 2.5 above, significant need, family income 5k or less, must be in Greater Philadelphia Area | |
Women in Mathematics Scholarship | Annually | $1,000 | Math | Essay | |
Worthy Woman's Professional Scholarship | Annually | $5,000 | Continuing Education Professional Studies | Must identify as female and 30 years old or older/ essay |