Outside Scholarships

Outside Scholarship Listing

Updated: November 5, 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

URL

1st Art Gallery Art & Design Scholarship

Annually    
June 1

$1,000

Arts,     
Natural Science,     
Social Science

Submit piece of art or writing sample

Link

Abbott and Fenner

Annually     
June

$1,000

Any

Essay

Link

ABC Scholarships

Annually     
June

$2,500

Any

High School Seniors, Current Undergraduates, Essay

Link

Access Scholarships Search Tool

Varies

Varies

Varies

Varies

Link

AES Engineering

October Annually

$500

Any

High school seniors, current ugrads, essay

Link

AffordableColleges.com - Search

Varies

Varies

Any

Varies

Link

Aging Matters Scholarship

May Annually

$1,500

Any

Essay

Link

America250PA Semiquincentennial Scholarship Program

1/31/2026

$10,000 (25)

Any

HS Senior planning to attend an accredited PA college or university

Link

American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Jan 31 and July 15

$5,000

Masters or Doctoral Nursing

Member of the Graduate Nursing Student Academy

Link

American Association of University Women - Harrisburg Branch

July Annually

Varies

Any

Varies

Link

American Association of University Women - Lansdale Branch

March Annually

Varies

Any

Female seniors who attend Souderton High School, North Penn     
High School, Wissahickon High School, Dock Mennonite Academy and Lansdale     
Catholic, or live within the Souderton, North Penn or Wissahickon school districts

Link

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

Link

American Council of the Blind Scholarship

February Annually

$2,500 - $7,500

Any

Legally blind, 3.0 GPA, FT or PT and works at least 32hrs per week

Link

American Heritage Scholarship

March Annually

$1,000

Any

Graduating HS Seniors / Member of credit union / 2.5 GPA

Link

Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest

April 30th and November 30th

$500

Any

Video PSA on how to share the road

Link

API Learning Experience Scholarship

Varies

$500 - $1,000

Any

Study Abroad

Link

Army Nurse Corps Scholarship

March Annually

$3,000

Nursing

Serve(d) in a component of US Army and have received an "honorable discharge"

Link

Ascent's No-Essay Scholarships

Varies

Varies

Any

None

Link

Baron & Budd Attorneys Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarship

July     
Annually

$2,500 (4)

Any

Essay or Video Essay

Link

Banyan Treatment Centers Next Generation Healers Scholarship

6/25/2025

$1,000

Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Healthcare Admin

Employed while attending school

Link

Beacon Scholarship for Rural America

Fall: 06/30, Spring: 11/30

$1.000

Any

Essay

Link

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Varies

Up to $5,000

Any

Student Studying or Interning Abroad

Link

Big Sun Athletics Scholarship

June Annually

$500

Any

Must be an athlete

Link

Blankstyle Scholarship Fund

Bi-Annually

$1,000

Any

Essay

Link

Bold.org

Varies

Varies

Varies

Varies

Link

Boster Scholarship

November Annually

$1,000 (2)

Biology/medical-related lab research position

3.6 GPA, letter of recommendation

Link

Cappex Search Engine

Varies

Varies

Any

Varies

Link

CAPTRUST Scholarship

Fall: 11/30 Spring: 5/31

$2,000

Any

3.7 GPA

Link

Career Fitter Scholarship

January Annually

$1,000

Any

GPA Avg. 2.4 or above, full time Undergrad or Grad.

Link

Citizens CollegeRaptor Scholarship Page

Varies

Varies

Any

Varies

Link

Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network annual scholarship program

April 30th Annually

$5,000

Any

3.0 GPA, 2 references

Link

ComputerScience.org

Varies

Varies

Any

 Varies

Link

Coolidge Scholarship for America, The

January Annually

Full Tuition/ Fees/ Room & Board

Any

HS Juniors - FT accredited US college/university

Link

Cornaro Scholarship

April Annually

$5,000

Any

Kappa Gamma Pi member, Grad or professional program

Link

CouponBirds

October Annually

$1,500 1st     
$1,000 2nd     
$500 3rd

Any

Video

Link

Course Hero Scholarships

Varies

$5,000

Varies

Varies

Link

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

Link

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

Link

Designli Empowering Women in Tech

11/30 Annually

$3,000

Any - interest in technology and entrepreneurship

Female, bio and essay

Link

Diamocycle Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs

June 1 Annually

$1,000

Business

Essay, at least a sophomore

Link

Discover Early Childhood Edu Scholarship Listings

Varies

Varies

Education

Varies

Link

Discover Student Loans Scholarship Search

Varies

Varies

Any

 Varies

Link

The Dominguez Firm

July 31 & Dec 31 - Annually

$5,000.00

Any

GPA 3.0, involved in community activities

Link

Dr Arthur A. Kezian Science Scholarship

March 31 Annually

 $1,200.00

 Science

 Essay

 Link

Earnest Scholarship Fund

June/December Annually

(50) $5,000

Any

Essay

Link

Elizabeth Auger Annual Scholarship

Annual 7/31

$1,000

Any

Have Type I or Type II Diabetes, 2.8 GPA

Link

Elk County Community Foundation Scholarships

Varies

Varies

Varies

Resident of Elk County

Link

Emergency Dentists USA 5th Annual Scholarship

Annually - 07/01

$5,000

Any

Essay & Video Essay

Link

Equitable Excellence Scholarship

Application window October-January Annually

$5,000 for 4 years (100)
$2,500 one-time (100)

Any

HS Senior, min 2.5 GPA

Link

Extra Space Storage Scholarship

May Annually

$3,000 (8)

Any

Essay

Link

Fastweb Scholarship Engine

Varies

Varies

Any

 Varies

Link

First Cash Advance Scholarship

 05/15 & 11/15

 $500.00

 Any

 3.0 GPA, essay, video

Link

First-Gen Futures Quarterly Scholarship

Quarterly

$1,000

Any

First-gen student (UG or GR)

Link

The Flusche & Fitzgerald Undergrad Scholarship Contest

11/30 Annually

$500

Any

Video

Link

Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program

12/15 Annually

$2,500

Any

Essay

Link

Greenberg and Ruby Injury Attorneys

12/31/2025

$1,000

Any

Essay

Link

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

Link

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

Link

HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

Varies

Varies

Any

Varies

Link

Harrisburg AAUW Scholarships

Varies

Varies

Any

Varies

Link

Healthline Stronger Scholarship

April Annually 

$5,000

Any

Essay

Link

HelpTeaching.com Scholarship

Annually by 6/1

$1,000

Any

Must be current High School or College Students located in the United States

Link

HonorsGradU Multimedia Scholarship

March 1 Anually

(5) $10,0000

Art

Design and work on a community improvement project

Link

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

Link

HRSA Nurse Corps Scholarship

Open

Tuition, fees, and stiped

Nursing

Nursing major - must work in CSF when you graduate

Link

iSeeCars.com

Annually 03/31

$1,000

Any

Essay

Link

IvyPanda

Oct 31 - Annually

$1,000 - 1st     
$500 - 2nd

Any

Video

Link

Karman Healthcare Mobility Disability Scholarship

Annually 9/1

(2) $500

Any 

Mobility disability, 2.0 GPA

Link

Keith Williams Law Scholarship

June 1st Annually

$500

Pursuing a     
career in law

Essay

Link

Kitchen Cabinet Kings

December Annually

$2,500

Any

UG or GR, essay

Link

LA Tutors 123

Monthly by 20th

$500

Any

3.0 GPA, designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others

Link

Law Offices of Jon Friedman

7/25/26

$500

Pre-Law

Essay, 3.0 GPA

Link

Law Offices of Kinney, Fernandez & Boire Academic Scholarship

May 1 - Annually

$1,000

Any

Essay

Link

Lemon Law Experts Scholarships

08/31 Annually

$1,000

Any

3.0 GPA, plans to apply to law school

Link

Live Your Dream Awards

Annually by 11/15. (Opens on 7/1) 

Varies

Any

Women with financial need

Link

Memorials.com Remembering a Life Scholarship

June 30 Annually

 $3500.00

 Any

 GPA 3.0, Video Essay

Link

Mental Health Scholarships

Varies

Varies

Varies

Varies

Link

Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship

August 1 Annually

$1,500.00

Athletic Training,     
Psychology,     
Biology,     
Kinesiology,     
Nursing,     
General Medicine,     
Dentistry,     
Behavioral Sciences,     
Personal Training,     
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching,     
Health and Physical Fitness,     
Exercise Science,     
Sports and Recreation Management,     
Health Sciences,     
Physical Therapist,     
or another health- related major     
 

Outstanding achievement in school, participation in activities, work experience

Link

National Italian American Foundation

March 1 Annually

Varies

Any

Varies

Link

National Organization of Italian American Women

March 18

Varies

Any

Italian American women, GPA 3.5

Link

NJ Injury Lawyers Scholarship

12/31/25

$500

Any

Essay

Link

Nucleus Scholarship for Nursing Students

Announcing soon

$1,500

Nursing

2.5 GPA & Nursing Student

Link

Nursing Foundation of America

March 31 - Annually

Varies

Nursing

Multiple scholarships available

Link

NY Women in Communications

January Annually

Varies

Communications-related field

US Citizen or permanent resident living in NY, NJ, CT or PA
UR or GR
Member of NYWICI

Link

Online MBA Review

Varies

Varies

MBA

Varies

Link

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

Link

Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women

December - Annually

$5,000

Any

  • Be a woman employed (30+ hours) by a Chamber member company
  • Have completed at least one full year of college and currently be enrolled (within the last 18 months) at a two- or four-year accredited institution
  • Have a total minimum of five years of work experience
  • Submit an official copy of her college transcript and two letters of recommendation, including one from her current supervisor
  • Submit a 200-word essay on why she should be selected as a recipient of this scholarship Submit a copy of her employer's tuition reimbursement policy (if one exists)

Link

Patient Care Medical Scholarship

December 1 Annually

$1,000 (3)

Any

Essay

Link

PA Institute of CPAs

January Annually

Varies

Accounting

Accounting majors

Link

Philadelphia Foundation

Varies

Varies

Any

Residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia Counties

Link

Philadelphia Injury Lawyers

July 31 Annually

$500.00

Any UG or GR major planning to go to law school

Essay

Link

Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers

July 31 Annually

$500.00

Any UG or GR major planning to go to law school

Essay

Link

PNC Education Loan Center Achiever Scholarship

Annually by 6/1

$2,000

Any

Full-Time Undergraduate

Link

PsychologyJobs.Com Scholarships

 Varies

 Varies

Psychology

 Varies

Link

Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship

October Annually

$1,000

Any

Essay

Link

Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship From Check City

Annually     
June 1

$2,000

Any

GPA 2.5, Essay, References

Link

Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship

Annually     
February

$1,000 - $10,000

Accounting, Business, Financial, Criminal Justice

UG or GR

Link

Schmidt Kramer Academic Excellence Scholarship

Annually     
December

$1,500

Any

Undergrad or Grad students with min GPA 3.0

Link

Scholarships360

Varies

Varies

Any

Varies

Link

Senior Lifestyle

Varies

Varies

Considering a career in eldercare or gerontology

Varies

Link

Sister to Sister Scholarship

Annually     
September

$1,000

Any

At least 21 years of age, Essay

Link

Skin Care Ox: Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women

Quarterly

$1,000

Any

Female committed to maintaining personal wellness

Link

Sleep Family Scholarship for those with Disabilities

12/31 Annually

$1,500

Any

2.5 GPA, Essay, medically recognized physical or mental disability

Link

Storage Center The Space to Succeed Scholarship

11/30/25

$5,000

Any

Essay

Link

Student Scholarships

Varies

Varies

Any

 Varies

Link

Study.com

Varies

Varies

Varies

Varies

Link

Study Abroad Scholarships

Varies

Varies

Any

 Varies

Link

Taco Bell Foundation Live Mas Scholarship

January Annually

Varies

Any

Under 26 years old, submit video

Link

Transgender First Scholarship

Annually     
December

$2,500

Any

Identify as Transgender or Non-Binary

Link

Tylenol Scholarship

Annually     
July 1

$5,000 or $10,000

Healthcare

Healthcare major with one more years of school remaining

Link

Unigo (Scholarship Experts)

Varies

Varies

Any

Varies

Link

United Negro College Fund

Varies

Varies

Any

Varies

Link

Utopia Management Scholars Fund

05/01 & 11/01 Annually

$1,000

Any

Essay

Link

Varsity Tutors College Scholarship

15th of     
each month

$1,000

Any

Essay

Link

Wells Call Annual Scholarship Contest

July Annually

up to $1,500

Any

Essay

Link

Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship

Annually     
April

up to $5,000

Any

GPA of 2.5 above, significant need, family income 5k or less, must be in Greater Philadelphia Area

Link

Women in Mathematics Scholarship

Annually     
August 1

$1,000

Math

Essay

Link

Worthy Woman's Professional Scholarship

Annually
May 1

$5,000

Continuing Education Professional Studies

Must identify as female and 30 years old or older/ essay

Link