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Penn State Scholarship Facts

  • Penn State scholarships and awards comprise 9% of the available funding for undergraduate students.
  • Both Pennsylvania and non-Pennsylvania residents receive equal consideration for scholarships and awards.
  • Approximately 15% of first-year students receive private scholarship support.
  • Typical Penn State scholarships/awards are between $1,500 to $7,000 per academic year.
  • 35% of first-year scholarship/award recipients are at University Park; the remaining 65% at Penn State campuses.
  • Approximately 6,700 first-year students receive a University scholarship (all campuses).
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Peslak in Auckland

Penn State Scranton Professor of Information Sciences and Technology Dr. Alan Peslak recently traveled to the University of Auckland in New Zealand as part of the Joint Collaboration Development Program between the two universities.  

Dr. Brad Kovaleski

Brad Kovaleski

Dr. Brad Kovaleski, director of student services and engagement at Penn State Scranton is among a select group of Penn State faculty, administrators, staff and students from across the commonwealth chosen to take part in the Student Code of Conduct Task Force convened by University President Eric Barron, Ph.D.

Christy Healey

Christy Healey

Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa has announced that Christy Healey, assistant financial officer, is the August Employee of the Month.

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Back to State You Tube Video

A message from Penn State President Eric Barron on ‘Back to State’ plans, which call for flexible, adaptable schedule with classes and activities converting to remote delivery on Nov. 20.