At the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus, academic scholarships are available for students with potential or demonstrated academic success. All incoming freshmen and transfer students are automatically considered for Penn State Wilkes-Barre scholarships when they apply for admission (exception: consideration for the Mary Sesson Memorial Endowed Scholarship requires a separate application form). Upperclass and returning students are requested to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to April 15 for maximum consideration. Students will be reviewed based on need, merit, and scholarship criteria.
In addition to the Penn State Wilkes-Barre scholarships listed below, University scholarships may be available to those who qualify, including the Penn State Commonwealth Award and the Discover Award.