Scholarships and Awards

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Scholarships are another form of financial assistance that does not need to be paid back. Many organizations offer scholarships based on a variety of criteria, such as: area of study, academic or athletic ability, residence, or need. Possible sources include the Eagles, Elks, Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis, Lions, Knights of Columbus, unions and churches. If you are a high school senior, check with your high school guidance counselor for additional sponsors. Scholarship information is also available via the Internet. You may find the following web sites helpful:

• www.collegenet.com
• www.fastweb.com
• www.brokescholar.com
• www.educationplanner.org
• www.finaid.org
• www.centralsb.org (Maryland residents)

The LHU Foundation Scholarship Program

Lock Haven University also provides scholarships to help our students supplement the cost of education. These scholarships are coordinated and adminstered by the Lock Haven University Foundation.  Detailed descriptions of the scholarships for are listed here . If you are an incoming freshman, and would like to apply for one of these scholarships, please click here .

LHU Foundation Academic Achievement Scholarship Program for Incoming Freshmen

Presidential Scholars Program

The Presidential Scholars Program, established in 1983 to recognize superior academic achievement and leadership, has provided talented students with generous financial awards each year. This is a competitive opportunity and is available to first-semester freshmen who have received a combined SAT score of at least 1270 or rank in the top fifth of their class. The Presidential Scholarship Program offers:

• Opportunity to participate in the Honors Program.

• $2,000 per academic year;
  $1,000 allocated each semester for 8 semesters.

• Campus employment in the honors program.

• A prestigious credential for your academic resume.

Recipients are required to:

• Maintain a 3.2 GPA.

• Participate in the Honors Program during freshman year - participation thereafter is optional.

The Academic Honors Scholarship

The Academic Honors Scholarship Program, established in 1995 to recognize excellent academic performance, provides financial aid to 20 freshmen. This opportunity is available to incoming freshmen who have a combined SAT score of at least 1100 or rank in the top fifth of their class. The Academic Honors Program offers:

• Opportunity to participate in the Honors Program.

• $1,000 for the freshman year; $500 allocated each semester.

• Campus employment in the honors program.

• A prestigious credential for your academic resume.

Note: Each year 5 Academic Honors Scholarships are offered to returning honors students.

Recipients are required to:

• Maintain a 3.2 GPA.

• Participate in the Honors Program during freshman year - participation thereafter is optional.

Application and Determination

• Apply and receive acceptance to Lock Haven University through the admissions office.

• Invitations to apply and application forms are mailed to qualified students for both the Academic Honors & Presidential Scholarships from the Honors Program.

• Return the completed forms and required documentation.

• Applications are reviewed, evaluated and ranked.

• Offers are made to students with a specific response date requirement.

For additional information about Foundation awards and scholarships, and to apply, please contact the Lock Haven University Foundation Office at 570-484-2293.

Board of Governor's Scholarship

Award: Up to full tuition

Requirements: This scholarship, which is for Pennsylvania residents with high academic achievement in high school, is used to promote diversity and to recruit students with special talents. Entering freshmen meeting these requirements will be invitedto apply for this award. This four-year program requires maintenance of a pre-determined grade point average.

Note: The above requirements qualify a student to apply for the scholarship. Selection of BOG winners is based on the most eligible candidates.

APSCUF Scholarships

Lock Haven University's Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculty and the state organization sponsors scholarships for freshmen. Contact the Lock Haven University Foundation Office for details.

Mary Ann Fox Scholarship

The Mary Ann Fox Scholarship awards are made available to graduates of Lycoming or Clinton County high schools who have maintained good standing in both studies and character and whose financial condition and financial condition of their parents or those on whom they are dependent, is such that they could not otherwise attend college, without financial assistance. The awards are made annually in varying amounts. The awards are limited to four institutions, including Lock Haven University. To print a copy of the application, please click here.