The Penn State Provost Award
The Penn State Provost Award is a four-year award that is available to first-time, first-year students with offers of admission to Penn State University Park campus. Pennsylvania and non-Pennsylvania residents are considered for this award, as well as international students, and it is very competitive. This award is not available to students enrolled in an Associate degree program or for transfer students.
There is no additional application to be considered for the Provost Award. We evaluate students for this award based on your admission and financial aid information.
Award Eligibility
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year and have demonstrated financial need
The Provost Award is awarded for fall and spring terms only, not summer
First-year, first-time undergraduate students must:
Be admitted to Penn State University Park campus
Be enrolled in a Baccalaureate degree program
Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
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Award Renewal
You must meet the following award criteria every year to continue receiving the award:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Be in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0) at the end of the spring semester of each academic year
Complete successfully (students must pass the courses) a minimum of 24 credits each year
Remain enrolled in a Baccalaureate degree program
At any time during the academic year your award will be canceled if:
You receive the University grant-in-aid discount as the child of a Penn State employee
You transition from a Baccalaureate degree program to an Associate degree program
Awarding Timeline
Eligible first-year students who have an offer to Penn State University Park will be considered for the Provost Award through May 1.