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There’s no one-size-fits-all scholarship—and that’s a good thing. As an incoming first-year student, there are multiple opportunities to help you fund your degree. Some scholarships are automatic based on your application, while others require a bit of searching or additional steps.
This page highlights key resources to help you find and apply for scholarships, including:
- Admissions Scholarships—Automatically considered when you apply to MU.
- Scholarship Universe—Millersville's personalized scholarship-matching portal, available to confirmed students.
- State-funded scholarship programs —Available to Pennsylvania residents
- Additional tools and tips—For finding and researching scholarships
Opportunities when you apply!
No extra forms. No essays. Just apply to MU—and you're considered for a scholarship! If you're selected by the Admissions team, the award will be included in your acceptance letter and later reflected in your financial aid offer once the award is shared with the Financial Aid Office.
Want to learn more about Admissions Scholarships? Click the link below to explore the different awards and their terms. If you haven’t applied to Millersville yet, what are you waiting for? Click the link to apply today!
More Opportunities for Millersville Students!
Millersville’s scholarships offered through Admissions are just the beginning! Additional opportunities can be found through the state, community organizations, employers, and national scholarship databases.
Ready to explore? Click the links below to learn about state-funded scholarship opportunities and what Millersville University's Scholarship Universe and other search databases can do for you!
Finding Other Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships are available from many sources—you just need to ask and apply to maximize your funding opportunities! Here are some key tips to guide your search:
| Explore State-Funded Opportunities: | The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and Commonwealth initiatives offer additional support opportunities for Pennsylvania residents. |
| Utilize Scholarship Universe: | If you've confirmed with MU, take advantage of the thousands of properly vetted external scholarships you can access now—even if internal apps aren't available to you |
| Access Scholarship Databases: | There are many online tools to help you find scholarships that match your background and interests. If you haven't committed to MU yet, these databases will have some of the same external opportunities. |
| Check Local Resources: | Start with your high school, local organizations, clubs, employers, and places of worship. Many offer scholarships for students like you! |
| Report Your Scholarships: | If you receive an external scholarship, send a copy of your award notification to both the Office of Financial Aid (OFA) and the Office of Student Accounts (OSA) so it can be included in your financial aid offer and reflected on your bill. |
New to the scholarship search?
Searching for and applying for scholarships can feel overwhelming, but we're here to help you make the most of your time and the information you gather.
Are you wondering if that scholarship you found is real? Spot scams before they spot you with these tips on how to identify and protect yourself from them.
Are you feeling lost in your search for scholarships? With our financial aid video learning series, we try to guide you through different topics. The video shorts below are the perfect topics to explore for scholarships. Click the play button on the videos below and head on over to check out other help videos.
Get Started with Confidence
Practical tips to help you search smarter—not harder.
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