If you plan to attend graduate school, the Learning Resource Center can help you obtain scholarships, fellowships, and grants to fund your education.
- Contact the LRC for more information or to make an appointment in person or through Zoom.
- For information about selecting a graduate school, visit Career Services.
Scholarships and Fellowships Information Sessions
Prestigious scholarships and fellowships—such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Gates, and Fulbright—grant awards that cover tuition, books, room and board, research, travel, or other education-related expenses. General information about these and other scholarships can be found on the Undergraduate Fellowships Office website.
Start by attending an information session in the fall or spring semester.
Dates for Fall 2023
No registration is required. Information sessions will be held in 208 Lilley Library.
- Friday, September 8, at 12:00 p.m.– Scholarships: Small Opportunities
- Monday, September 18, at 1:00 p.m. – Scholarships: NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates
- Thursday, October 19, at 1:00 p.m. – Scholarships: Funding for Graduate School
- Wednesday, October 25, at 11:00 a.m. – Scholarships: Significant – Goldwater: funds undergraduate tuition (relevant for first- and second-year students)
- Tuesday, November 14, at 2:00 p.m. – Scholarships: Significant – Student Fulbrights
- Friday, December 1, at 10:00 a.m. – Scholarships: Significant – NSF Graduate Fellowship
If you’ve identified an opportunity, meet with Ruth Pflueger, a member of the National Association of Fellowship Advisors, for advice.
Research Grants
Penn State Behrend offers a number of undergraduate research opportunities, and participating students are eligible for grants of $700 to $1,200. Learn more about Student Research opportunities at Behrend.