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πŸ’° Central Penn College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
20
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$1,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$10,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA

Central Penn College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA. Against tuition of $18,324, students receiving the largest award pay about $17,324 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Central Penn College

Tuition & fees
$18,324
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Largest annual award
$1,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$17,324/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $7,581), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Central Penn College's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Central Penn College β€” no separate application

2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Award
$2,000 total in-state
$2,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Awarded to accepted students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher to be used toward their first six terms.
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TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
Award
$1,500 total in-state
$1,500 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
Available to transfer students with at least 30 credits and a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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Other scholarships at Central Penn College (18)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
$6,000-$10,000 total
Available to high school graduates with a GPA of 3.5 or higher who demonstrated academic excellence.
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BAILEY FOUNDATION
$5,000 one-time
Scholarship awarded to one current Central Penn student during each application process.
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Central Penn College Education Foundation Scholarships
$500-$2,000 total
General scholarships provided through the Education Foundation for students with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
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Central Penn College Graduate Scholarship
$1,000/yr
For Central Penn College graduates returning to earn their next level of education.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Scholarship
$1,000 total
A one-time scholarship for eligible Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees.
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CORPORATE & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD
$1,000 total
Available to new students currently employed by one of Central Penn's Corporate Partners.
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ELIMINATING BOUNDARIES SCHOLARSHIP
$5,000 total
Designed to assist first-time Central Penn students with a GPA of 2.2 or higher in pursuing their educational goals.
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Excellence in Scouting Scholarship
$5,000 total
Awarded to Eagle Scouts, Gold Award recipients, and Venturing Silver scouts.
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FBLA / DECA SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 total
Available to active high school senior members of FBLA/DECA with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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HACC GRADUATE AWARD
Assists HACC graduates with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who have unmet financial needs.
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HACC GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD
$500 total
Awarded to new students who have graduated with an associate's degree from HACC.
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LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
$1,500 total
Available to full-time students who are siblings, children, or grandchildren of a Central Penn graduate.
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OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
$5,000 total
Available to high school graduates with a GPA of 2.8 or higher who demonstrate a strong desire to continue their education.
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OUT OF STATE SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000/semester
Awarded to out-of-state students who meet GPA and Student Aid Index requirements.
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PA National Guard Appreciation Scholarship
$1,000 total
Awarded to students using their Pennsylvania National Guard EAP Benefit.
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PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIP MATCHING
$1,000 one-time
Matches outside scholarship funds awarded to full-time students up to $1,000.
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REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
$3,000 total
Awarded to high school graduates from select Pennsylvania counties with a GPA of 2.2 or higher.
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THADDEUS STEVENS GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
$500 total
Awarded to new students who have graduated with an associate's degree from Thaddeus Stevens.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Central Penn College

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Central Penn College scholarships

How much merit aid does Central Penn College give?

Published awards range $1,000/yr. Central Penn College lists 20 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Central Penn College?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Central Penn College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Central Penn College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 5% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Central Penn College?

2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Central Penn College?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Central Penn College's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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