University-Wide Scholarships

Barry H. Marshal Undergraduate Scholarship (Available University Wide)

Applications are now being accepted, from all campus locations, for the Barry H Marshal Scholarship. Please see the website for the application and information about the scholarship.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this scholarship shall be to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll at The Penn State University who have 1) demonstrated need for funds to meet their necessary college expenses 2) and who advocate for or contribute to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community. Preference shall be given to students from New York State.

The scholarship will be given out on an annual basis.

TERM OF AWARD: Each scholarship shall be awarded for one academic year. The amount of the award will vary annually contingent on the annual interest from the original endowment. The Office of Student Aid will be notified of the scholarship recipient(s).

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Recipients of this scholarship shall be selected by a committee comprised of members of the LGBTA Student Resource Center Advisory Board and the Commission on LGBT Equity.

Recipients of the award will be recognized at the end of each academic year at the Commission on LGBT Equity Award night and the Lavender Graduation Celebration.

If you are interested in this Scholarship, please fill out an application form that is available online at www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt/ or in the LGBTA Student Resource Center, 101 Boucke Building, University Park

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The Scholarship is given out during fall semester of each academic year. Please call 814-863-1248 or stop by 101 Boucke Building, University Park, for the current deadline.

Bruce Miller and Dean LaVigne Trustee Scholarship

Purpose:The purpose of this scholarship shall be to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll at The Pennsylvania State University, who have a demonstrated need for funds to meet their necessary college expenses. The scholarship is open to students from ALL Penn State University campuses.

Eligibility: Consideration for this scholarship shall be given to all undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll at The Pennsylvania State University who have a demonstrated financial need.  The Office of Student Aid is responsible for identifying the eligible pool of students.  First preference shall be given to students from the eligible pool who have demonstrated an interest in advocating for or contributing to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community at Penn State. If no students meet the first preference in a given year, funds will be awarded to any student in the Division of Student Affairs eligibility pool, regardless of preference.

Application Process: One or two letters of recommendation from a faculty or staff member at The Pennsylvania State University are required.

Also required is a letter of interest covering as many of the consideration points you feel apply to your application:

    • Any particular information you would like to share about your financial needs, i.e., extenuating circumstances, etc.

    • Interest in and concern for the LGBTAQ community at The PennsylvaniaStateUniversity.  

    • Demonstrated efforts toward improving the climate and well-being of LGBTAQ individuals at The Pennsylvania State University

    • Please include any involvement you have had with the LGBTAQ community at The PennsylvaniaStateUniversity. List any groups or clubs you have been involved with and any leadership positions you have held.

Application Deadline Applications are given out once each academic year. Please call 863-1248 or stop by 101 Boucke for the current deadline.

Students from Commonwealth Locations may fax applications to 814-865-0790.

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Past Recipients of the Bruce Miller and Dean LaVigne Trustee Scholarship

Lambda Alumni Outstanding Student Award (Available University Wide)

PURPOSE: To honor and recognize contributions to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community achieved by an undergraduate/graduate student who is enrolled at the Penn State University.

ELIGIBILITY: Consideration for this award shall be given to all full-time undergraduate/graduate students enrolled at all locations of the Penn State University who have demonstrated:

  • Outstanding service to the LGBT community at Penn State University
  • Demonstrated efforts toward improving the climate and well being of gay people at Penn State University
  • Actively involved in increasing the visibility of LGBT issues and concerns within the University community
  • Active participants in educating the University community on LGBT issues and concerns
  • Intend to remain active in gay issues in the future and as Penn State University alumni

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Recipients of award will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of members from Student Affairs, The Commission on LGBT Equity and the LGBTA Student Resource Center Advisory Board.

APPLICATION PROCESS: If you are interested in this Scholarship, please fill out an application form that is available online at www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt/lambda_award.shtml or in the LGBTA Student Resource Center, 101 Boucke Building, University Park. Application forms include one letter of recommendation, and a letter of interest covering the consideration points listed above.

Additional University-wide Scholarship information

For more University-wide scholarship opportunities, visit the University Park Office of Student Aid Web site.

Interest & Affiliation Scholarships

  • Awarding units or administrative areas outside the Office of Student Aid select scholarship recipients based on academic skills, special talents, or particular affiliations.
  • Awarding units may have a separate application process. Decisions regarding eligibility are made directly by the administrative area making the award.
  • Recipients are notified of an award directly by the awarding unit.

ROTC Scholarships