Outside Scholarships and Aid

After receiving an official financial aid package from Elizabethtown College, a student may be the recipient of an outside scholarship, award or grant. It is the policy of Elizabethtown College that outside scholarships, awards or grants will first be applied to unmet need which includes need based self-help awarded. If the total amount of outside scholarships, awards or grants exceed the unmet need, the College will reduce its institutional need-based gift aid (i.e. Trustee) dollar for dollar.

This policy allows the student to benefit from outside scholarships, and, at the same time, the College is able to maintain the parameters of its program. If the student has not received any need-based gift aid, this policy does not apply. If outside aid is not renewed in subsequent years and contingent upon the financial profile remaining the same, need-based gift aid will return to the original level of funding. Merit-based scholarships (Presidential, Founders, and Dean’s), as well as the Achievement Award, are not reduced by outside scholarships but could be reduced by receipt of VA benefits or tuition benefits.

Outside awards and loans could have an impact on the financial aid package. Federal law requires that the Financial Aid Office must be notified in writing of any outside awards, including loans. If a student receives an award because of postsecondary enrollment, it must be included in their financial aid award package. A copy of the letter from the outside organization is preferable.

Important note: When a student’s aid package includes assistance from multiple programs and those programs have different overpayment regulations/requirements, a school must apply the most stringent/restrictive requirements.

STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

Elizabethtown College Study Abroad Office
Find outside scholarship opportunities for studying abroad.

OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC)
TFEC offers over 120 scholarship opportunities through various scholarship funds and management agreements. In 2016, more than $1.28 million in scholarships was awarded to 447 students.

Microsoft Scholarship Program
Microsoft awards tuition scholarships and conference scholarships each year to encourage students to pursue studies in Computer Science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines. Recipients for both scholarships will be awarded in recognition of their demonstrated passion for technology, academic excellence, and leadership while working to push the software industry forward.

AAUW Harrisburg (PA) Branch
In 2018 the Harrisburg branch of the American Association of University Women will award three scholarships: the Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship, the Martha M. Dohner Memorial Scholarship, and the Mary Lou McDowell Memorial Scholarship. Scholarship recipients may attend any accredited college or university in Pennsylvania but must be a resident of Dauphin or Cumberland County; the Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship is also open to residents of Perry County. Eligibility, financial need and academic achievement must be demonstrated. An essay and references are also part of the application package.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Search the AAUW website by state or use the branch locator to find scholarship opportunities. For more information regarding these local scholarships contact your local AAUW branch.

The Actuarial Foundation
The Actuarial Foundation supports the future of the actuarial profession and fosters the best and brightest students through its scholarships and reimbursement programs.

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship
The Davidson Institute is looking for students whose projects are at, or close to, the college graduate level with a depth of knowledge in their particular area of study. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be 18 or younger, be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident. The 2018 application will open in the fall and deadline is usually in early February.

The Society of Women Engineers
Scholarships for women who major in engineering in an ABET accredited program.

The Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers
Scholarships available for undergraduate students ranging from $1,000 - $2,000.

Pennsylvania American Legion
Doctor Almo Sebastianelli Drum corps Scholarship Fund is available to any senior residing in Pennsylvania who meets the following criteria: A child or grandchild of a Pennsylvania legionnaire in good standing or a child or grandchild of a deceased Pennsylvania legionnaire.

American Institute of CPAs Scholarships
AICPA offers many scholarship opportunities for accounting students at varying points in their academic careers. Undergraduate scholarships available to accounting majors who plan to become CPAs.

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports more than 1,400 exceptional students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.45 million awarded through 3 nationally recognized programs. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship application is currently closed. It will reopen in August 2018 to accept applications from students who will be high school seniors at that time.

National Association for Campus Activities (Mid Atlantic Region)
The NACA Foundation offers numerous scholarships that are available to undergraduate and graduate students, student leaders, professional staff, and associate members on an annual basis.

The Pittsburgh Promise
If you live in the city and attend Pittsburgh Public schools from 9th grade on, a Promise scholarship will be waiting for you at graduation. The Promise is not like most scholarships. If you meet the requirements, you receive the scholarship. Neither is it a limited process, as you and all of your siblings can receive it. If you can dream of a promising future and are willing to work hard to get there, the scholarship will be waiting for you.

PHEAA PATH Program
Through the PATH (Partnerships for Access to Higher Education) Program, qualifying students who have already been awarded a scholarship or grant by one of the PHEAA PATH Partners may be eligible to have their awards matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis up to $2,500.

RMHC Scholarships
The Ronald McDonald House Charities offer scholarships to high school seniors who reside in a participating local RMHC Chapter's geographic area. Scholarship recipients are selected by community involvement, academic achievement, and financial need. Eligible students can apply online.

NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program
The NCAA awards up to 174 postgraduate scholarships annually. The scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically and who are at least in their final year of intercollegiate athletics competition. The one-time non-renewable scholarships of $7,500 are awarded three times a year corresponding to each sport season (fall, winter and spring). Please see the program's website for important deadline information.

J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship

Available to students who have caddied for at least one season at one or more Member Clubs of the Golf Association of Philadelphia. The selection of caddies to receive scholarship funds is made on an annual basis by the Trustees. The scholarship award range up to $10k each year depending on need and as long as the student continues caddying. The College provides a $1000 match to recipients of the scholarship.

SCHMIDT KRAMER ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

The Schmidt Kramer Annual Scholarship for Academic Excellence is available to all in-state students enrolled in an accredited university or college. The winning applicant must travel to the Harrisburg, PA location of Schmidt Kramer to receive the Scholarship in person. Each year we will award (one) $1,500 scholarship to a Pennsylvania student enrolled at any accredited university or college. All eligible candidates must complete and return the application before the December 1^st, 2019 deadline.

Penn-Cumberland Garden Club

The Penn-Cumberland Garden Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship. This scholarship is available to current college/university students enrolled in a bachelor or graduate degree in 2019-2020 with a major is Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Architecture, Conservation, Forestry, Urban or Regional Planning, Environmental Science, Botany, or plant or ecology related studies. Applications are available on our web site www.penncumberlandgardenclub.org. Applications for the Penn-Cumberland Garden Club Scholarship are due by March 31, 2019 .

Citizens Bank Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships

Citizens Bank is offering four scholarships to help students fund their potential and gain peace of mind. They offer two scholarships for undergraduate students for $2500 each, and two scholarships for graduate students for $5000 each. Applying is simple, students can learn about eligibility requirements and submit an application online until August 1st, 2019 at either, www.citizensbank.com/scholarship or www.citizensbank.com/gradscholarship.The application deadline is August 1, 2019

Commonwealth Good Citizenship Scholarship

The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) presents the Good Citizen Scholarship worth $2,500 for the 2019-2020 academic year. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students with an extraordinary commitment to community service and has demonstrated creativity in shaping their volunteer activities. Applications can be found here or stop by the office to pick up a copy. Applications should be dropped off at the Financial Aid Office in Zug Memorial Room 208 or emailed to finaid@etown.edu, no later than Monday, April 22, 2019. Please see the Financial Aid Office for additional information.

George E. & Dolly L. Martz Educational Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is open to students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement, who are citizens of the United States of America, and who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies at public or private schools. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need in order to continue their studies, and preference will be given to those applicants whose parents fall in the middle - or - lower income brackets. The application deadline is June 15th with the selection process completed by June 30th. Click here to access the application.

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH RESOURCES

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