Outside Scholarships
This webpage provides a resource of reputable outside scholarship search engines and outside scholarships.
Outside Scholarship Search Engines
The websites listed below provide popular outside scholarship opportunities for incoming and continuing students to explore. This list is not exhaustive, so please feel free to research other options for funding!
US DOL's Career One Stop - listed under "Find Training"
International student scholarship links:
*You can also research scholarships through professional organizations related to your major.
Scholarship resource aimed to support students with disabilities:
Outside Scholarship Opportunities
Through other organizations, our institution has received information regarding outside scholarship awards. Our office will be updating this section as we receive outside scholarship notifications. Please check back for updates throughout the year.
PNC Student Lending Scholarship. Deadline to apply: rolling deadline.
Awards $2,000 scholarships to undergraduate students once every six months randomly to six students who register for a user account on PNC's Financial Literacy platform. No purchase/transaction is required.
For more information and the fine print: PNC Bank Financial Literacy Education.
PWC Martin R. Sullivan Scholarship for Accounting Majors. Deadline to apply: October 18, 2024.
The Martin R. Sullivan Memorial/PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholarship was created in 1986 to honor the memory of the late Martin R. Sullivan, a partner at Coopers & Lybrand, who had an interest in accounting education at New Jersey’s independent colleges and in the preparation of students entering the accounting profession. There are two $3,500 awards for students enrolled full-time in an accounting degree entering their third year of study with a minimum 3.3 GPA. Students should validate superior academic performance and promise for a career in public accounting, and demonstrate engagement in community and career path opportunities. Details can be found here.
PNC Memorial Scholarship Honoring Humanitarian Service. Deadline to apply: October 31, 2024.
The PNC Barry Gillman Memorial Scholarship Honoring Humanitarian Service recognizes two outstanding students who demonstrate a commitment to serving the community through volunteer service. There are two $5,000 awards offered to full-time juniors or seniors possessing a minimum GPA of 3.0 who actively engage in a volunteer service project. You can find the details of the scholarship here.
Nokia Bell Labs Scholarship. Deadline to apply: October 30, 2024.
Nokia Bell Labs’ 100 year history has been built on the strength of their creative thinkers and continue to encourage creativity by supporting STEM research. This scholarship offers $2,500-$5,000 to full-time juniors and seniors seeking a degree in STEM and an opportunity to conduct independent research. Students must possess a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate a commitment to a career in a STEP or an interest in a filed that utilizes creativity, innovation and research as cornerstones of success. Select here for the application details and the form.
Council of Independent Colleges Educational Endowment Scholarship. Deadline to apply: November 1, 2024.
The Council of Independent Colleges UPS, awards one award up to $3,500 to underserved, minority, low-income students. All recipients must be enrolled full-time, demonstrate financial need and meet criteria for target population to be served by aid. For scholarship details and the application form, select here.
PSEG Scholarship for Advancing STEMP Majors. Deadline to apply: November 30, 2024.
PSEG introduced this $2,500 award to support exceptional students who share in their commitment to building environmental stewardship and developing meaningful sustainability initiatives. While enhancing the educational and learning opportunities in areas of importance to PSEG – science (environmental), technology, engineering and math, the scholarship contributes to an educated citizenry for New Jersey which supports the economic and cultural development of local communities and neighborhoods. Students must be enrolled full time and seeking a STEM major entering their junior or senior year of college, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3. For more details and and how to apply, please select here.
The Council of Independent Colleges UPS, awards one award up to $3,500 to underserved, minority, low-income students. All recipients must be enrolled full-time, demonstrate financial need and meet criteria for target population to be served by aid. For scholarship details and the application form, select here.
HeySunday’s Annual Eco-Warrior Scholarship. Deadline to apply: December 1, 2024.
The Eco-Warrior Scholarship supports students committed to combatting climate change, either by daily eco-friendly choices or by pursuing environmental activism. The application is open to high school seniors, undergraduate student, or graduate students. Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident. For more information about this scholarship and how to apply, please visit here.
Citizens Scholarship Sweepstakes. Deadline to apply: March 31, 2025.
Up to 17 scholarships are awarded throughout the year, ranging from monthly prizes of $2500 to a Grand Prize of $15,000. This is open to High school students 16 years and older, undergraduate students, or graduate degree seeking students. For more information and registration details, please select here.
Outside Scholarship Opportunities for Transfer Students
Eligibility: Students must be enrolled at a community college with plans to enroll at a four-year college or university. Students must have a 3.5 GPA or higher to apply.
Amount: Up to $40,000 per year
Eligibility: (Eligibility for Tau Sigma membership) Students must be enrolled as a full-time student at a community college with plans to enroll at a four-year college or university and hold a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Applicants must have completed 12 to 36 semester hours of college-level coursework before applying.
Amount: $5,000