Level Up: What's Next in Scholarships


Take advantage of Millersville University's scholarship portal, which offers access to thousands of properly vetted external scholarships and hundreds of internal awards!

SCHOLARSHIP UNIVERSE

Scholarship Universe allows you to answer questions about yourself, which will help to match you to awards you can apply for. The matching questions and criteria may include GPA, number of credits earned, major, degree level, extracurricular activities, personal identifiers, and more.

External Scholarships Applications are accessible throughout the academic year. Just make sure to pay attention to deadlines!
Internal Millersville University Scholarships

Applications are available every December for the upcoming Academic Year.

  • 2025-2026 apps opened December 20, 2024 and closed March 9, 2025.
  • 2026-2027 applications will open after the 2025 fall grades post.
Plan Ahead: View a public list of internal scholarships to see what scholarships may be available next academic year!

Click the link below to watch a quick video with helpful tips on using the Scholarship Universe Portal. Then dive in and start answering your matching questions!

More Opportunities for Millersville Students! 

Millersville scholarships are just the beginning! There are more ways to fund your education with external scholarship opportunities.

STATE DEDICATED RESOURCES

Raising funds and building partnerships—the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) offers a variety of scholarships to ensure student success and support university excellence. These scholarships are designed to make higher education more accessible and affordable—supporting your educational goals.

If you are a PA resident attending Millersville —1 of the 10 PASSHE universities — check out some of the exclusive scholarship opportunities listed below that are available to you.

Grow Pennsylvania – NEW Scholarship Opportunities for 2025

✅ Part of Act 89 of 2024—Grow PA—designed to make college more affordable and accessible.
✅ Targeted scholarship support available for students pursuing degrees in high-demand fields and planning to work in PA after graduation.
✅ Available to students enrolled in qualifying programs.

🔗 Learn more about Grow PA Scholarships

PASSHE Foundation Scholarships – Dedicated to Student Success

Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to students attending a state school. These scholarships are funded by generous donors, corporate sponsors, and partner organizations that are dedicated to student success.

✅ Open to students from all backgrounds and education levels.
✅ Award amounts and eligibility criteria vary by scholarship.
✅ Deadlines and application requirements differ—check early!

🔗 Search PASSHE Foundation Scholarships

Commonwealth scholarships—exclusive for PA state employees & dependents

This scholarship provides financial assistance to employees of select Pennsylvania Commonwealth agencies and their eligible dependents pursuing higher education at a PASSHE university, including Millersville University.

✅ Provides financial support to active Commonwealth employees and their dependents.
✅ Available to use at any university in the PA State System of Higher Education.

🔗Search eligible Commonwealth agencies, check eligibility and apply!

FINDING OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarships are available from many sources—you just need to ask and apply! Here are some key tips to guide your search:

✅ Check Local Resources – Start with your high school, local organizations, clubs, employers, and places of worship. Many offer scholarships for students like you!

✅ Use Scholarship Databases – There are many online tools to help you find scholarships that match your background and interests. Click the Search Databases link below to explore available opportunities.

✅ Report Your Scholarships – If you receive an external scholarship, send a copy of your award letter 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.

  1. Watch this short video.
  2. Check out the links below.
  3. Start your scholarship search.

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Are you a MU student looking for additional scholarships? Click below to learn about the different opportunities available to you!

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