Scholarships & Awards
University-wide Scholarships
Barry H. Marshal Undergraduate
Scholarship
(Available University Wide)
Applications are now being accepted,
from all campus locations, for the Barry H Marshal Scholarship. Please see
the website for the application and information about the scholarship.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this scholarship shall be to provide recognition and financial
assistance to outstanding undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll
at The Penn State University who have 1) demonstrated need for funds to meet
their necessary college expenses 2) and who advocate for or contribute to the
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community. Preference shall be given
to students from New York State.
The scholarship will be given out on an
annual basis.
TERM OF AWARD:
Each scholarship shall be awarded for one academic year. The amount of the award
will vary annually contingent on the annual interest from the original
endowment. The Office of Student Aid will be notified of the scholarship
recipient(s).
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Recipients of
this scholarship shall be selected by a committee comprised of members of the
LGBTA Student Resource Center Advisory Board and the Commission on LGBT Equity.
Recipients of the award will be recognized
at the end of each academic year at the Commission on LGBT Equity Award night
and the Lavender Graduation Celebration.
If you are interested in this Scholarship,
please fill out an application form that is available online at
http://www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt/ or
in the LGBTA Student
Resource Center, 101 Boucke Building, University Park
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The Scholarship is given out during fall semester of each academic year. Please
call 814-863-1248 or stop by 101 Boucke Building, University Park, for the
current deadline.
Lambda Alumni Outstanding Student
Award (Available University Wide)
To honor and recognize contributions to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender community achieved by an undergraduate/graduate student who is
enrolled at the Penn State University.
:
Consideration for this award shall be given to all full-time
undergraduate/graduate students enrolled at all locations of the Penn State
University who have demonstrated:
• Outstanding service to the LGBT community at Penn State University
• Demonstrated efforts toward improving the climate and well being of gay people
at Penn State University
• Actively involved in increasing the visibility of LGBT issues and concerns
within the University community
• Active participants in educating the University community on LGBT issues and
concerns
• Intend to remain active in gay issues in the future and as Penn State
University alumni
Recipients of award will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of members
from Student Affairs, The Commission on LGBT Equity and the LGBTA Student
Resource Center Advisory Board.
If you are interested in this Scholarship,
please fill out an application form that is available online at
http://www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt/lambda_award.shtml or
in the LGBTA Student
Resource Center, 101 Boucke Building, University Park. Application forms
include one letter of recommendation, and a letter of interest covering the
consideration points listed above.
Additional University-wide Scholarship information
Interest & Affiliation Scholarships
- Awarding units or administrative areas outside the Office of Student Aid select scholarship recipients based on academic skills, special talents, or particular affiliations.
- Awarding units may have a separate application process. Decisions regarding eligibility are made directly by the administrative area making the award.
- Recipients are notified of an award directly by the awarding unit.
Additional Interest & Affiliation Scholarship
information
