If you plan to attend graduate school, the Learning Resource Center can help you obtain scholarships, fellowships, and grants to fund your education.
- Contact the LRC for more information or to make an appointment in person or through Zoom.
- For information about selecting a graduate school, visit Career Services.
Scholarships and Fellowships Information Sessions
Prestigious scholarships and fellowships—such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Gates, and Fulbright—grant awards that cover tuition, books, room and board, research, travel, or other education-related expenses. General information about these and other scholarships can be found on the Undergraduate Fellowships Office website.
Start by attending an information session in the fall or spring semester.
Dates for Spring 2024
No registration is required. Information sessions will be held in 208 Lilley Library.
- Thursday, January 11, at 1:00 p.m.– Scholarships: NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates
- Tuesday, February 20, at 3:00 p.m. – Scholarships: Funding for Graduate School
- Monday, March 18, at 11:00 a.m. – Scholarships: Significant – Student Fulbright
- Wednesday, March 27, at 1:00 p.m. – Scholarships: Small opportunities
- Tuesday, April 2, at 10:00 a.m. – Scholarships: Significant – Goldwater: funds undergraduate tuition (relevant for first- and second-year students)
- Wednesday, April 10, at 12:00 p.m. – Scholarships: DAAD Research Internships in Science & Engineering (Germany-Summer)
If you’ve identified an opportunity, meet with Ruth Pflueger, a member of the National Association of Fellowship Advisors, for advice.
Research Grants
Penn State Behrend offers a number of undergraduate research opportunities, and participating students are eligible for grants of $700 to $1,200. Learn more about Student Research opportunities at Behrend.