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Outside Scholarship Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

The following list of scholarship opportunities was compiled jointly by the Financial Aid Office and Learning Resource Center at Penn State State Erie, The Behrend College. Paper copies (if available) of individual scholarship opportunities are stored in the Financial Aid Office.

Inquiries about specific scholarship eligibility requirements or application procedures should be directed to the awarding organization.

We hope you find this information helpful. In addition to the scholarships listed below, you may find it helpful to visit these other important sites:

Penn State's Office of Student Aid

Penn State's Undergraduate Fellowships Office

Business & Professional Women's Foundation AARP Women's Initiative Scholarship 
Contact: Business & Professional Women's Foundation
2012 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Fifteen to twenty scholarships of $1,000-$3,000

Eligibility:

• Women 

• 50+ years old 

• Accepted into an accredited program 

• Financial Need 

• Plans to continue 

• Use training to enter/re-enter work force or to get out of a low wage or obsolete job 

• Requires: Application request via letter 

SAE Engineering Scholarship Program BMW / SAE Engineering Scholarship 
Contact: Connie Harnish
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale PA 15096-0001 Phone: 724-776-4841 Fax: 724-776-5760
sae@sae.org
www.sae.org

One scholarship of $6,000 or $1,500/year

Eligibility:

• High School seniors or juniors 

• GPA >3.75 

• Engineering major 

• 90th percentile in both math and English scores on SATs

• Maintain 3.0 GPA 

• Requires: Application request via letter, telephone, e-mail, or Internet

American Business Women's Association, The Presque Isle Chapter 
Contact: Joan Masi
820 West 50th Street
Erie, PA 16509

Eligibility:

• Financial Need 

• Requires: Application request via letter 

• Open to all students, not necessarily business majors 

• Info and application available in Behrend Financial Aid Office 

AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students (Updated 2-23-05)
Contact: Daniel B. Hobson
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036-8775 Phone: 212- 596-6270 Fax: 212-596-6213
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/index.htm

Eligibility:

• Minorities 

• GPA 3.0 or higher

• Accounting Major

• Completed 30 credits with 6 in Accounting

• Enrolled in an accredited institution

• Copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) 

• Requires: Request application via letter, telephone, or Internet 
  Info and applications available in the Behrend Financial Aid Office 

Eligibility:

• GPA 3.0 or higher, full-time enrollment

• Accounting, finance, or information systems major

• Completed 30 credits with 6 in Accounting

• Enrolled in an accredited institution

• An AICPA student affiliate member

• US citizen

SAE Engineering Scholarship Program
Edward D. Hendrickson SAE Engineering Scholarship 
Contact: Connie Harnish
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale PA 15096-0001 Phone: 724-776-4841 Fax: 724-776-5760
sae@sae.org
www.sae.org

One Scholarship of $4,000 or $1,000/year

Eligibility:

• High School seniors or juniors 

• GPA >3.75 

• Engineering major 

• 90th percentile in both math and english scores on SATs 

• Maintain 3.0 GPA 

• Requires: Application request via letter, telephone, e-mail, or Internet. 

Alpha Sigma Tau National Foundation - Mary Alice Peterson American Indian Grant 
Contact: Dr. Rose Marie Schmidt
Awards, Grants & Scholarship Committee
5106 Harvard Road 
Detroit, MI 48224
Scholarships of $250

Eligibility:

• American Indian 

• Financial Need 

• Requires: Application request via letter 

American Production & Inventory Control Society Erie Chapter Scholarship 
Contact: c/o Plastek Industries Inc.
3001 West 15th Street
Erie, PA 16505 Phone: 814-838-9667
$250 scholarship

Eligibility:

• Materials Management major

• Requires: Application request via letter or telephone 

ASME, American Society of Mechanical Engineers: Sylvia W. Famy Scholarship 
Contact: ASME Midwest Regional Office
17 North Elmhurst Ave.
Suite 108
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 Phone: 1-800-628-6437
$1,000 Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Mechanical Engineering Major 

• Final year of study

• Requires: Application request via letter or telephone 

ASME International Gas Turbine Institute: William J. and Mary Jane E. Adams Scholarship 
Contact: ASME Midwest Regional Office
17 North Elmhurst Ave.
Suite 108
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 Phone: 1-800-628-6437
$1000 Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Mechanical Engineering 

• Attending college in ASME Region IX 

• Requires: Application request via letter or telephone 

American Society for Quality Control, Energy Division Scholarship I 
Contact: Mrs. Esther I. Coulombe
ASQC Membership & Examining Committee
1735 Peppermint Lane
Westminster, MD 21157 Phone: 301-848-0415
Scholarship of $1,000/two years

Eligibility:

• Completed minimum of two academic years 

• Enrolled in a degree in quality sciences 

• GPA > 2.75

• Maintain > 2.75 GPA to get the second year 

• Requires: Application request via letter or telephone 

American Society for Quality Control, Energy Division Scholarship II 
Contact: Mrs. Esther I. Coulombe
ASQC Membership & Examining Committee
1735 Peppermint Lane
Westminster, MD 21157 Phone: 301-848-0415
Scholarship of $500/2 semesters

Eligibility:

• Completed one year 

• Enrolled in associate degree in quality sciences 

• GPA > 2.75 

• Maintain GPA > 2.75 to get second semester 

• Requires: Application request via letter or telephone 

American Society for Training & Development Erie Tri-State Chapter
Erie Chapter of ASTD Scholarship 
Contact: Valerie Clemens
P.O. Box 3291
Erie, PA 16508-0291
One scholarship of $500

Eligibility:

• Erie County resident enrolled in college in the region

• Based on merit, essay, and need

• Good academic standing

• Requires: Application request via letter or Internet

AmeriCorps National Service
Contact: National Service Trust Office
1201 New York Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20525 Phone: 1-800-942-2677
http://www.americorps.org
Award of $4,725 for education

Eligibility:

• 10-12 months of service 

• Requires: Application/information available via letter, telephone, or Internet 

SAE Engineering Scholarship Program Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship 
Contact: Connie Harnish
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale PA 15096-0001 Phone: 724-776-4841 Fax: 724-776-5760
sae@sae.org
www.sae.org

Six Scholarships of $1,000

Eligibility:

• High School juniors or seniors with GPA >3.75 

• Engineering major

• 90th percentile in both math & english SATs

• Requires: Application request via letter, telephone, e-mail, or Internet. 

Air & Waste Management Association: Western Pennsylvania Section Scholarship
Contact: Mr. Edward G. Stets 
342 Ben Avon
Meadville, PA 16335 Phone: 814-336-1478 
One $1,000 scholarship awarded

Eligibility:

• Studying environmental science, engineering, or law 

• Accepted or enrolled in a full-time 4-year college

• GPA between 3.0 and 4.0, or B average 

• Requires: Write or e-mail for an application 

SAE Engineering Scholarship Program TMC/SAE Donald D. Dawson Technical Scholarship 
Contact: Connie Harnish
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale PA 15096-0001 Phone: 724-776-4841 Fax: 724-776-5760
sae@sae.org
www.sae.org
One Scholarship of $1,500

Eligibility:

• High School seniors with GPA >3.25 

• Or Transfer students with GPA >3.0

• Engineering major

• >600 math and >550 English scores on SATs

• Maintain 3.0 GPA 

• Requires: Application request via letter, telephone, e-mail, or Internet.

SAE Engineering Scholarship Program Fred M. Young, Sr. / SAE Engineering Scholarship 
Contact: Connie Harnish
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale PA 15096-0001 Phone: 724-776-4841 Fax: 724-776-5760
sae@sae.org
www.sae.org

One Scholarship of $4,000 or of $1,000/year

Eligibility:

• High School seniors with GPA >3.75 

• OR Transfer students with GPA >3.0 

• Engineering major 

•  > 600 math and >550 english scores on SATs

• Maintain 3.0 GPA 

• Requires: Application request via letter, telephone, e-mail, or Internet. 

SAE Engineering Scholarship Program Information Handling Services/Women Engineers 
Contact: Connie Harnish
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale PA 15096-0001 Phone: 724- 776-4841 Fax: 724-776-5760
sae@sae.org
www.sae.org

One Scholarship of $1,500

Eligibility:

• High School seniors with GPA >3.0 

• Engineering major

• Freshman year only 

• Requires: Application request via letter, telephone, e-mail, or Internet. 

SAE Engineering Scholarship Program: Penn State Erie The Behrend College 
Contact: Connie Harnish
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale PA 15096-0001 Phone: 724-776-4841 Fax: 724-776-5760
sae@sae.org
www.sae.org
One Scholarship of $500-$1,000

Eligibility:

• Incoming freshman accepted at Penn State Behrend

• Engineering major 

• Freshman year only

• Requires: Application request via letter, telephone, e-mail, or Internet. 

Backpacker Outdoor Scholarship Program 
Contact: Backpacker
33 East Minor Street
Emmaus, PA 18090-0099 Phone: 610-967-5171 Fax: 610-967-8181
Twenty-five scholarships of $1,000

Eligibility:

• Full-time college student in 4 year program

• College Junior or Senior 

• GPA > 3.0 

• Requires: Application request via letter or telephone 

Business & Professional Women's Foundation
AVON Products Foundation Scholarship for Women 
Contact: Business & Professional Women's Foundation
2012 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036

Eligibility:

• Women 

• Business Studies

• Requires: Application request via letter 

Business & Professional Women's Foundation
BPW Career Advancement Scholarships 
Contact: Business & Professional Women's Foundation
2012 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036

Eligibility:

• Women 

• Requires: Application request via letter 

Business & Professional Women's Foundation
New York Life Scholarship for Women 
Contact: Business & Professional Women's Foundation
2012 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036

Eligibility:

• Women 

• Health Professions

• Requires: Application request via letter 

Business & Professional Women's Foundation: Engineering Loan Fund 
Contact: Business & Professional Women's Foundation
2012 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Loan of up to $10,000

Eligibility:

• Women 

• Engineering 

• Financial Need

• Requires: Application request via letter 

Business & Professional Women's Foundation: Clairol Loving Care Scholarship Program 
Contact: Business & Professional Women's Foundation
2012 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Scholarship of $1,000

Eligibility:

• Women over 30 years old 

• Financial Need 

• Will complete training in twenty-four months 

• Requires: Written request for application sent to above address 

Council of Three Rivers, American Indian Center 
Contact: 120 Charles Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Phone: (412)782-4459
$1,000 Scholarship

Eligibility:

• American or Canadian Native American 

• Native Hawaiian or Alaskan 

• Tribal ID or birth or death certificates of parents 

• Requires: Application request via letter or telephone call. 

Crawford County Sportsmen's Council, Inc.: Conservation Education Scholarship 
Contact: Neal Williams
19575 Park Street
Meadville, PA 16335
$1,000 scholarship

Eligibility:

• College junior or senior 

• Successful completion of any Youth Conservation

• Resident of Crawford County

• Requires: Application request via letter 

Provide grants and interest-free loans to local students.

Eligibility:

• Must be a Jewish high school senior, or undergraduate student 

• Demonstrate financial need

• Must be resident of Allegheny, Beaver, Washington, or Westmoreland counties (PA)

• First-time applicants must be interviewed by CSLRS staff

• Requires: Application from above address/phone 

Zionist Organization of America (Updated 3-2-2005)

• Resident of the Greater Pittsburgh area
• Have completed at least one year of college-level study
• Scholarship is used to fund research projects on Zionism

Quaker City Life Insurance Company: Elmer R. Deaver Foundation Scholarship
$1,000 Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Persons who were employees of Quaker City Life Insurance Company at any time during the lifetime of Mr. Elmer R. Deaver and to spouses, parents and children of such employees, and 

• All persons who at any time were, or are employees of Quaker City Life Insurance  Company, its predecessor companies or any company affiliated with any thereof, and to spouses, parents and children of such employees. 

• Students must be enrolled or planning to enroll as full-time undergraduate students at Penn State University, have achieved superior academic records or manifest promise of outstanding academic success, have a proven financial need, and have a predicted or cumulative grade-point-average of 3.0 or better.

• Students wishing to be considered for the scholarship should contact the Office of Student Aid by March 1 of each year (prior to the award year) and present verification of their relationship with the company. 

American Association of University Women Re-entry Scholarship 
Contact: Dr. Elizabeth Emling - emlingel@aol.com
810 Chelsea Ave.
Erie, PA 16505
Two scholarships of $1,000

Eligibility:

• Non-traditional women students 

• Completed high school more than five years ago 

• Pursuing FIRST undergraduate degree 

• Completed 12 credit hours in the last three years 

• At least sophomore standing

• GPA > 3.0 

• Application available in Financial Aid Office 

American Association of University Women - Harrisburg Branch

• Full-time, female student
• Permanent resident of Dauphin, Perry, or Cumbland County (PA)
• Minimum 3.45 gpa
• demonstrated financial need
• completion of at least 60 credits toward a bachelor's degree

Erie Ad Club Presidents Scholarship 
Contact: Connie Buzzard
Benzur Advertising
3212 Perry Street 
Erie, PA 16508 Phone: 814-866-2232
Four scholarships of $1,000

Eligibility:

• Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior

• Majoring in graphic design, illustration, advertising

• Or photography, writing, film/video, communications

• Or marketing, public relations, journalism

• GPA 3.0 or higher

• Enrolled in a regional college 

• Requires: Application request via letter or telephone 

Financial Women International Scholarship 
Contact: Cindy Williams
1105 West 39th Street
Erie PA 16509 Phone: 814- 866-2881
Scholarship $350

Eligibility:

• Woman

• Financial Services Industry 

• Requires: Application request via letter or telephone

Garden Club of America: Katherine M. Grosscup Regional Scholarship (Updated December 13, 2004) 
Contact: Mrs. Nancy Stevenson, Chairman
Grosscup Scholarship Committee
c/o Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Boulevard 
Cleveland, OH 44106 Phone: 212-753-8287 Fax: 212-753-0134
$3,000 scholarships awarded

http://www.gcamerica.org 

Eligibility:

• Preference given to residents of IN, KY, OH, PA, WV, or MI  

• Financial Need

• College sophomore, junior, or senior

• 3.0 or better gpa

• Majoring in horticulture or related field 

• Application available in Behrend Financial Aid Office

Eligibility:

• Enrolled in an accredited college pursuing engineering or technical degree program related to automation and control

ISA Pittsburgh Scholarship (Updated February 25, 2005)

• Must be enrolled at an accredited school
• Must be pursuing a career in engineering, instrumentation, or process control

John Gyles Education Fund (Updated 1-15-04)
Contact: The John Gyles Education Fund 
Attention: The Secretary 
P.O. Box 4808, 712 Riverside Drive
Fredericton, New Brunswick 
Canada E3B 5G4

Telephone (506)459-7460
Students awarded this scholarship may receive up to $3,000

Eligibility:

• Must be a full U.S. or Canadian citizen 

• Available to males and females in all areas of study

• Minimum GPA of 2.7 

• Decisions based upon academics, financial need and other areas

• Requires: Send U.S. first-class cent stamped, self-addressed business size (#10) envelope to the above address to receive an application 

Dr. Edward L. & Dessa B. Keller Scholarship 
Contact: Sandra Rothrock
210 J. Orvis Keller Building
University Park, PA 16802 Phone: 814-863-7752
$400 Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Penn State student

• Special consideration to Continuing Education Students

• Full- or part-time studies 

• Enrolled in regular or extended degree program 

• Requires: Application request via letter or telephone.

Katey Lehman Creative Writing Awards Contest 
Contact: Penn State
English Department
116 Burrows Building
University Park PA 16802 
Scholarship of $750

Eligibility:

• Awards in poetry, fiction, and journalism

• Penn State undergraduate

• At least sophomore standing 

• Requires: Application request via letter or office visit. 

National Association of Insurance Women-Erie Association Scholarship Award 
Contact: Lisa DeHaven
College Scholarship
P.O. Box 1980
Erie, PA 16507-0980
Scholarships of $1,000

Eligibility: 

• Local college junior in the insurance field 

• GPA > 2.5

• Financial Need 

• Preference to Erie County residents

• Continue to meet criteria in senior year

• Requires: Application request via letter. 

Philadelphia Rubber Group Henry C. Remsberg Memorial Scholarship 
Contact: Warren J. Smith
c/o Aldan Engineered Coated Fabrics
2701 East Tioga Street
Philadelphia PA 19134
Scholarship of $1,500

Eligibility:

• Entering Junior or Senior year 

• Science or Engineering major

• Requires: Application request via letter. 

Eligibility: 

• Resident of Meadville or surrounding area

• Financial need

• Will graduate within twenty-four months of award date

• Requires: Application request via letter.\

Erie Community Foundation: Hugh M. Nelson Engineering Scholarships 
Contact: Erie Community Foundation
127 West 6th Street
Erie PA 16501 Phone: (814) 454-0843 Fax: (814) 456-4965
ecf@team.org
Scholarships from $3,000 to $5,000

Eligibility:

• Sophomore or junior enrolled in a B.S. engineering program 

• Letter of recommendation from department faculty

• Priority given to Erie County resident 

• Transcript 

• Cover Letter listing activities, engineering interests and goals 

• Requires: Application request via letter, telephone, or e-mail. 

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Caterpillar Scholars Award 
http://www.sme.org/foundation

• Five Scholarships of $2,000

• Eligibility:

• Minority 

• Incoming freshman 

• GPA >3.0

• Manufacturing engineering or technology major 

• Requires: Application request via Internet. 

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Lucille B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship Fund 
http://www.sme.org/foundation
One Scholarship of $1,000

Eligibility:

• Female Student 

• GPA >3.5

• Enrolled in a manufacturing engineering or technology co-op program 

• Requires: Application request via Internet. 

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Wayne Kay High School Scholarship 
http://www.sme.org/foundation
Two Scholarships of $2500 / two years

Eligibility:

• GPA >3.5 

• Engineering major 

• Requires: Application request via Internet. 

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Wayne Kay Co-Op Scholarship 
Contact: http://www.sme.org/foundation
Two Scholarships of $2.500

Eligibility:

• GPA >3.5 

• Enrolled in a manufacturing engineering or technology co-op program

• Requires: Application request via Internet. 

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Wayne Kay Scholarship 
http://www.sme.org/foundation
Ten Scholarships of $2,500

Eligibility:

• GPA >3.5 

• Enrolled in a manufacturing engineering or technology co-op program 

• Requires: Application request via Internet. 

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship Fund 
http://www.sme.org/foundation
Twenty Scholarships of $1,000

Eligibility:

• GPA >3.5 

• Enrolled in a manufacturing engineering or technology co-op program

• Requires: Application request via Internet. 

Society of Manufacturing Engineers William E. Weisel Scholarship Fund 
http://www.sme.org/foundation
One Scholarship of $1,000

Eligibility:

• GPA >3.5 

• Enrolled in a manufacturing engineering or technology program 

• Career interest in manufacturing or robotics 

• Requires: Application request via Internet. 

Scholarships of up to $4,000

Eligibility:

• Full time student 

• Enrolled in a 4 or 2 year college

• Financial Need considered 

• Interest in plastics industry 

• Requires: Application request via Internet. 

Eligibility:

• Italian Descent 

• American Citizens 

• High School seniors may apply before college

• Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program 

• Requires: Written request to above address 

Eligibility:

• Italian Descent 

• American Citizens

• Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program

• Requires: Written request to above address 

Eligibility:

• Italian Descent 

• American Citizens 

• Sophomore to study in Rome

• Requires: Written request to above address 

Truckload Carriers Association TCA Scholarship 
Contact: TCA
2200 Mill Road
Alexandria VA 22314
Phone: 703-838-1950 Fax: 703-836-6610
tca@truckload.org
One Scholarship of $1,500 to $2,500

Eligibility:

• College junior or senior 

• Transcript 

• Schedule of tuition and fees

• Picture of applicant

• Requires: Written, telephone, fax, or e-mail request to above address 

The Housing Authority of the City of Erie: Louis J. Tullio Memorial Scholarship 
Contact: John Horan
606 Holland Street
Erie PA 16501-1285 Phone: 814-452-2425
One Scholarship of $1,000

Eligibility:

• Public Housing or Section 8 Resident 

• 2.5 GPA during entire H.S. or college career

• Essay 

• Requires: Written or telephone request to above address 

William H. Locke Memorial Scholarship Fund 
Contact: Barbara Staab
P.O. Box 374 
Oil City PA 16301
Scholarships of $100 to $600

Eligibility: 

• Oil City Area High School

• Financial need 

• Requires: Application request via letter.

Eligibility:

• Full time college junior or senior 

• Essays submitted on behalf of student by a college or university representative

• No more than three essays, 3,000-4,000 words, on ethics 

• Requires: Written request to above address 

• Info and application available in Behrend Financial Aid Office 

ASME Council on Education (COEd)
Student Loan
Contact: 
Contact: Nellie Malave Deadline: October 15
ASME, Engineering Education
Three Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-591-8131 Fax: 212-591-7143
malaven@asme.org
www.asme.org/
ASME Loan: $3,000 at 5.86%

Eligibility:

• ASME member or student member in good standing

• Enrolled in full-time academic studies in U.S.

• Minimum GPA: 2.2 undergraduate

• Financial Need

• Requires: Write, call, or e-mail for an application

Margaret W. and Irvin Lesher Foundation Scholarships 
Contact: Barbara Staab
P.O. Box 374 
Oil City PA 16301
Scholarships of $100 to $2,900

Eligibility: 

• Financial need 

• Renewable 

• Requires: Application request via letter.

Charles Wein Memorial Fund Scholarship Program 
Contact: Barbara Staab
P.O. Box 374
Oil City PA 16301
Scholarships of $100 to $3,000

Eligibility:

• Graduate of Clarion Area High School in Clarion, PA 

• Financial Need

• Resident of Clarion Borough 

• Requires: Application request via letter.

Clara Louise Kiser Memorial Scholarship Program 
Contact: Barbara Staab
P.O. Box 374
Oil City PA 16301
Scholarships of $100 to $3,000

Eligibility:

• Clarion Area High School in Clarion PA 

• Financial need 

• Requires: Application request via letter.

John R. Loeffler Memorial Golf Scholarship 
Contact: Barbara Staab
P.O. Box 374 
Oil City PA 16301
Scholarships of $500

Eligibility: 

• Venango County, Titusville Area High School 

• Financial need 

• Requires: Application request via letter.

Laura M. Smedley Scholarship Fund 
Contact: Barbara Staab
P.O. Box 374
Oil City PA 16301
Scholarships of $100 to $1,250

Eligibility:

• Resident of Venango County, PA 

• Enrolled full-time 

• Financial need 

• Requires: Application request via letter. 

Frank D. Williams & Clara R. Williams Scholarships 
Contact: Barbara Staab
P.O. Box 374
Oil City PA 16301
Scholarships of $100 to $1,250

Eligibility:

• Resident of Venango County, PA

• Enrolled full-time

• Financial need

• Requires: Application request via letter. 

Venus Telephone Corporation Scholarship 
Contact: Barbara Staab
P.O. Box 374
Oil City PA 16301
Scholarships of $1,000

Eligibility:

• Graduate of Cranberry Area High School 

• Have a phone line in the Venus Telephone Corp. Service area (354-xxxx) 

• Must apply for a Baum, Williams, or Smedley Scholarship

• Requires: Application request via letter. 

Cranberry High School Girls Volleyball Scholarship 
Contact: Barbara Staab
P.O. Box 374
Oil City, PA 16301
$700 Scholarship

Eligibility: 

• Senior girls on the Cranberry High School Volleyball team 

• Must apply for a William Baum or Smedley Scholarship

• Requires: Application request via letter 

Chester A. & Belulah A. Baum Memorial Scholarship 
Contact: Barbara Staab
P.O. Box 374
Oil City, PA 16301
Scholarships of $100 to $300

Eligibility:

• Cranberry High School, PA, Senior 

• Will be full-time college student 

• Financial Need 

• Requires: Application request via letter 

Eligibility:

• Agriculture or related fields 

• GPA > 3.0 

• Requires: Application request via letter 

St. Mark's United Church of Christ McCracken-Freyermuth Memorial Scholarship 
Contact: Kenneth Gibbons
704 Seneca Road
Meadville PA 16335
Five Scholarships of $5,000

Eligibility:

• Member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ 

• Crawford Central School District graduate 

• GPA >2.0

• Or Resident of Cochranton 

• Requires: Written request to above address 

Eligibility: 

• Majors in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation 

• Forestry, city planning, environmental concerns, land management, botany, and/or other related fields 

• GPA >3.0 

• Financial Need 

• Applications available in Penn State Behrend Financial Aid Office 

National Association of Purchasing Managers Scholarship Award 
http://www.napm.org

Eligibility: 

• Purchasing, Material & Business Management

• GPA >3.0

• Requires: Application request via Internet. 

MENSA Education & Research Foundation
Scholarship Essay Competition 
Contact: MENSA
2626 East 14th Street
Brooklyn NY 11235 Phone: 718-934-3700
Scholarships of up to $1,500

Eligibility:

• Essay of career and vocational goals 

• 550 words or less 

• Requires: Application request via letter or telephone. 

Western Pennsylvania MENSA

ASTD Erie Tri State Chapter Scholarship
American Safety for Training & Development Scholarship 
Contact: Scholarship Committee
ASTD Erie Tri State Chapter
P.O. Box 3291
Erie, PA 16508-0291
$500 scholarship

Eligibility:

• Resident of Erie County 

• Enrolled in a college or University in the region

• Short essay of 150 words explaining interest 

• Completed one or more years of college 

• Requires: Application request via letter 

Peter A. Yeager Memorial Foundation 
Contact: Peter A. Yeager Memorial Foundation
5146 Erie Road
Harrisburg PA 17111
One Scholarship of $1,000

Eligibility:

• Environmental engineering/science major 

• Junior or senior at qualified college

• Academic excellence

• Career Plans 

• Priorities given to Northwest PA residents

• Community involvement

• Requires: Application request via letter. 

Sylvia Stein Memorial Space Grant 
Contact: 
Dr. Lisa Brown, Associate Director 
The PA Space Grant Consortium 
101 S. Frear Laboratory 
University Park PA 16802 Phone: 814-863-7688 
paspace@psu.edu
http://www.psu.edu/spacegrant
One Scholarship of $7,500

Eligibility:

• Penn State Erie

• Junior 

• Enrolled in science, engineering, or math 

• Pursue a career in an area on interest to NASA

• Two-page essay 

• Letter of recommendation

• Requires: Written request to above address 

The Freedom-Forum-NCAA Foundation Sports Journalism 
Contact: 
Suzy Hays
NCAA Foundation
PO Box 6222
Indianapolis, IN 46206
317-917-6222
Eight scholarships of $3,000 each

Eligibility:

• College Junior 

• Career goals in sports journalism 

• Majors in journalism or experience in campus sports journalism

• Three examples of sports journalism work

• College transcript 

• Requires: Application request via letter or telephone.

• Application and info available in Behrend Financial Aid Office 

Institute of Management Accountants
IMA National Scholarship Program 
Contact: Carl S. Bassoo, CMA, CPA
IMA Committee on Student-Scholarship Selection 
10 Paragon Drive
Montvale NJ 07645-1760 Phone: 800-638-4427
imastmbr@psu.edu
Many scholarships of $2,000+

Eligibility:

• Management, Financial Accounting or Accounting related program 

• Transcripts 

• Letter of Recommendation

• Requires: Application request via letter, telephone, or e-mail. 

American Meteorological Society: AMS/Industry/Undergraduate Scholarships 
Contact: Donna Fernandez or Stephanie Armstrong
American Meteorological Society
Attn: AMS/Industry/ Undergraduate Scholarship Program
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3693 Phone: 617-227-2426 Ext. 235 or Ext. 236
dfernand@ametsoc.org
armstrong@ametsoc.org
http://www.ametsoc.org/AMS
Twelve scholarships awarded; each scholarship is $2000 per year in the junior and senior years 

Eligibility: 

• Full time student entering junior year 

• Successfully completed 2 years of study at an accredited institution

• Minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale 

• Enrolled or planning to enroll in a bachelor's degree program in atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences 

• OR be enrolled in science or engineering fields with a demonstrable clear intent to pursue a career in the above fields 

• Requires: Application available by mail or on the Internet 

Women's Overseas Service League 
Contact: Scholarship Committee March 1
Women's Overseas Service League
P.O. Box 7124
Washington, D.C. 20044-7124
Average awards of $500 to $1,000 annually--possibility of renewal

Eligibility:

• WOMEN committed to advancement in military or public service careers 

• Successfully completed 12 semester credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.5 

• Must be in a degree program (Associate or higher) 

• Must continue with at least 6 credit hours each semester 

• Requires: Write the above address for application information

Eligibility:

• Accounting major 

• Attending Pennsylvania college or university

• Full-time college student 

• Sophomore standing or higher

• Accounting grades >3.0

• GPA >3.0

• Requires: Application request via letter or telephone.

Eligibility:

• Hispanic-American undergraduate students 

• US citizen or permanent resident or passport stamped I-551

• Must have completed 15 credits

• 3.0 or better cumulative GPA

• Must also apply for federal financial aid

• Awards range from $1000-$2500

National Science Foundation: Education and Human Resources
Contact: Norman Fortenberry 
703-306-1670 
nfortenb@nsf.gov 
$2,500 scholarship 

Eligibility: 

• U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or refugee alien 

• must be pursuing accredited associate or bachelors degree 

• Computer science and technology, engineering, engineering technology, and math majors

International Society for Measurement and Control - College and Technical School Scholarships 
Contact: Mary Cotter 412-795-8933
Or Write: ISA
5562 Zieger Road
Verona, PA 15147
There are two $1000 scholarships awarded.

Eligibility:

• Candidates must be pursuing a career in Control System Engineering (CSE) or Control Systems Technologies (CST). 

• Candidates for the College Program must be enrolled in an accredited college for Engineering and Computer Science related courses of study. 

• Candidates must be a current student member of ISA and can join at the time of application to this program.

• Requires: Application form and one-page essay 

• Studying horticulture, floriculture, landscape architecture, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, or environmental control or city planning 

• Financial Need 

• Sponsored by a Federated Garden Club 

• Requires: Applications available in Penn State Behrend Financial Aid Office

Erie Business an Professional Women's Organization - Erie BPW Scholarship 
Contact: Alice Winkelman
Erie Business & Professional Women Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1505
Erie, PA 16507-0505
814-898-6005
Scholarships up to $1,000

Eligibility:

• Working women 

• Erie County residents 

• Financial Need 

• Application in Behrend Financial Aid Office 

Zonta Club of Erie 
Contact: Juanita Reichel
3301 Cindy Lane
Erie PA 16506

Eligibility:

• Resident of Erie County, PA 

• Good Academics

• Good Character 

• Attend a 4-year accredited college

• Financial Need

• Requires: Application request via letter.

Addison Gibson Foundation (Updated 11-09-2005)
Contact: Ms. Lynn Dunbar
Addison Gibson Foundation
One PPG Place, Suite 2230
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: 412-261-1611 Fax: 412-261-5733
ldunbar@gibson-fnd.org
http://www.gibson-fnd.org

Eligibility:

• Low-interest loans for residents of Western Pennsylvania 

American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Contact:
American Chemical Society
ACS Scholars Program
Department of Minority Affairs
1155 16th Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20036
Phone: 1-800-227-5558 x6250 OR 202-872-6250
http://www.acs.org/minorityaffairs/

Eligibility: 

• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

• Minority

• Full-time

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or other chemistry-related field

• Financial need

• Two letters of recommendation

• Info and application available in Behrend Financial Aid Office

Eligibility:

• Junior, Senior, Graduate level 

• Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Business, or any field leading to a career in the water-supply industry 

• Attending a Pennsylvania College or a Pennsylvania Resident

• Info and application in the Behrend Financial Aid Office

Associated Italian American Charities Joseph Vincent Paterno Honorary Scholarship (not Penn State sponsored) 
Contact: Office of Student Aid 
314 Shields Building
University Park, PA 16802 Phone: 814-865-6301 Fax: 814-863-0322
Scholarship of $1,000

Eligibility: 

• U.S. citizen, or plans to become a naturalized citizen shortly 

• American of Italian Heritage 

• Financial Need 

• GPA 2.75 or higher 

• Requires: Application request via letter, telephone, or fax 

• Resume and color photograph required 

Charles and Sharon Bell Scholarship for Citizenship and Leadership 
Contact: Office of Student Affairs
101 Boucke Building
University Park, PA 16802 Phone 814-)863-4926

Eligibility:

• Full-time undergraduate student 

• Penn State-enrolled or planning to enroll 

• Financial need-complete FAFSA 

• Commitment to leadership and service

• First preference given to Eagle Scouts or the Gold Scout Award recipient 

• Positive academic performance

• Requires: Application request via letter or telephone 

Benjamin and Ida Mann Scholarship Loan Of the Jewish Women International of Pittsburgh 
Contact: Career Development Center of Jewish Family & Children's Service
5743 Bartlett Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Phone: 412-422-5627
Awarded WITHOUT regard to religious affiliation
Funds are VERY limited

Eligibility:

• Demonstrate financial need 

• First-time applicants must be interviewed by CSLRS staff

• Requires: Application from above address/phone 
  

College and University Public Relations Association of Pennsylvania - Communications Internship Award for Students of Color
Contact: Tysen Kendig
Penn State University
814-865-7517
tysen@psu.edu
$1,500 Stipend

Eligibility:

• Minority student with internship in a communication-related field

• Full-time

• Must have completed first year of college
  

Eligibility:

• Legally blind

• Full-time

• Several scholarships with various criteria

• Application and info available in Behrend Financial Aid Office

Public Employees Roundtable (PER) Scholarship
Contact: Ms. Irma Salley
Public Employees Roundtable
PO Box 75248
Washington, DC 20013-5248
Phone 202-927-4923
Fax 202-927-4920
isalley@throundtable.org
http://www.theroundtable.org

Eligibility:

• Majoring in government-related field

• sophomore or higher standing

• 3.5 or higher gpa

• Evidence of public service, volunteerism, or community service

Eligibility:

• Returing adult women

• Enrolled in bachelor's program

• Apps available in Behrend Financial Aid

Third Wave Scholarship Program for Young Women 
Contact: 212-338-1898
Thirdwavef@aol.com
Scholarships from $1,000 to $5,000

Eligibility:

• WOMEN up to age 30 

• Full- or part- time student

• Enrolled in accredited university, college or community college 

• Involved in social justice movement 

• Requires: application from FA Office or above phone or e-mail 

Western Reserve Herb Society Scholarship
Contact:Jenifer P. Richter
Scholarship Chair
WRHS
3073 Fairfax Road
Cleveland, OH 44118
216-371-2266
Five Scholarships of $2,000-$5,000

Eligibility:

• Horticulture or related field

• Applications available in Behrend Financial Aid
  

Erie County Conservation District
Contact: Erie County Conservation District
12723 Route 19
PO Box 801
Waterford, PA 16441

Eligibility:

• Senior in High School

• Intention to have a career in conservation-related field

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships Updated 11-11-2005
Contact:

http://www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship/index.html?link=USA%20Funds:scholarship

$1,500 Scholarships

Eligibility:

• US citizen

• Family income less than $35,000

• Full-time or half-time enrollment

• Not currently in default on any student loans
  

• US citizen pursuing a bachelors degree in an ABET accredited engineering program. 
• Must be entering junior or senior year.

• Women pursuing bachelors degrees in ABET accredited engineering programs
• minimum gpa 3.5 for freshmen and 3.0 for upperclassmen

• Must be first in family to attend college
• Must be US citizen of Hispanic background residing in the 50 states or Puerto Rico
• Full-time enrollment at a college or university in one of the 50 states or Puerto Rico
• Minimum 3.0 grade point average

• US Citizen; full-time enrollment at accredited institution
• African American Descent
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Minimum 2.5 gpa on a 4.0 scale

• US Citizen; full-time enrollment at accredited institution
• Family adjusted gross income less than $30,000
• Unmet financial need of at least $1000 after financial aid package
• Cumulative gpa between 2.5 - 3.0 on 4.0 scale OR GED average test score between 42 and 52

• High school seniors residing in Harborcreek, Lawrence Park, or Wesleyville (PA) or the child of a member of the Harborcreek Chamber of Commerce.
• High school gpa of 2.5 or better
• Must be admitted to institution of higher learning and include copy of acceptance letter with application
• Applications available at Harborcreek or Iroquois HS guidance offices or by contacting the Harborcreek Chamber of Commerce.

• African-American students enrolled full-time with at least junior standing majoring in life or physical sciences.
• 3.3 or better gpa
• US citizen or permanent resident

• Dependent children/grandchildren and spouses of members in good standing or deceased members who were in good standing at the time of death

• Undergraduate students enrolled full-time
• Dependent children of Airmen on active duty, in the Guard or Reserve performing full-time active duty, retired, or deceased.
• Spouses of active duty and deceased Airman also eligible

• Must be a US veteran who is an AMVETS member
• Must be a US citizen with proven financial need