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Penn State University Merit Scholarships

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Our easy to use, quick guide for Merit Scholarships at Penn State University. Get key information and the most important details to look at.

Penn State University Merit Scholarships

Published November 18, 2020 | Last Updated October 7th, 2024 at 03:02 pm

Our easy to use, quick guide for Merit Scholarships at Penn State University. Get key information and the most important details to look at.
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Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to know about Penn State University’s merit scholarships, at a quick glance.

Before diving in, make sure to review The Ultimate Guide to Merit Scholarships.

Penn State University’s Merit Scholarships Statistics

  • Percentage of students with no financial need: 52%
  • Percentage of students with no financial need who were awarded merit scholarships: 10%
  • Average dollar amount of non-need based merit scholarships: $5,266

Provost Scholarship

Requirements: Every student with an offer of admission is considered for the scholarship.

Award Amount: $24,000 four-year value 

Due Date: Students are automatically considered 

To learn more about Penn State University’s Merit Scholarship opportunities, visit here

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