Application Instruction

Applicants should fill the PSU Scholarship Application and answer all questions legibly and completely so that the application will be processed and evaluated in a timely manner. Applicants should attach an essay responding to the essay topic of the respective scholarship category. It is recommended that the applicant also include a letter of recommendation from a PSU member. Incomplete application will not be accepted.

Students may apply for scholarships for the Spring Quarter and Fall Quarter for Tuition Credit only. These scholarships are funded through the University’s General Funds and generosity of independent donors, PSU alumni and the campus community. Scholarships are awarded through the PSU Scholarship Committee and/or the recommendation of the individual scholarship category coordinator.

 

Application Procedure

For categories 1 to 6: Students must submit full application to Student Services during the first week of the Spring Quarter or Fall Quarter. Completed applications will be reviewed by the PSU Scholarship Committee. Nominees are presented to the President for final approval. Awards will be made near the end of the third week of the quarter with adjustments made to the student’s account.

Scholarship Application Form

 

General Eligibility Criteria

For categories 1 to 6: Students must:

  • Be enrolled full-time in the current quarter;
  • Show no outstanding balances up to previous quarter, made at least 1/3 tuition payment for the current quarter, and clear the balance of the current quarter by the end of the quarter;
  • Submit a well-written essay in 12-point Times New Romans font, 1” page margin, and at least 1 page in length (reused essays will be considered sufficient cause to cancel application);
  • Be present at the award ceremony (or send a representative on your behalf);

 

 

Restrictions

Students may apply for a maximum of three scholarships semi-annually. Students may receive a maximum of three scholarships annually. For graduate level students, the maximum number of scholarships awarded is four; for undergraduate level students, the maximum number of scholarships awarded is eight. Accounting Certificate Program students are ineligible for scholarship.

 

Categories of Scholarship

 

1. Presidential Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship will be awarded to the students who may be recognized under special circumstance and based on need via the Committee and the recommendation of the President.

Essay Topic:Why are you studying at PSU and what do you plan to do with your degree after graduation?

Student must meet the general eligibility criteria.
Additional Eligibility Criteria:

  • 3.0 GPA or higher;
  • Have completed three or more courses in a degree program;
  • Submission of transcript (unofficial is accepted); and
  • Recommendation letter(s) [recommended].


Value: Multiple scholarships may be awarded; the value will range between $100 - $2,000

 

 

2. Academic Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to the students who made the highest scholastic achievement.

Essay Topic:What do you do to excel in your academic achievements? What recommendations can you give to your classmates?

Student must meet the general eligibility criteria.
Additional Eligibility Criteria:

  • 3.5 GPA or higher;
  • Have completed three or more courses in a degree program;
  • Submission of transcript (unofficial is accepted); and
  • Recommendation letter(s) [recommended]


Value: Multiple scholarships may be awarded; the value will range between $100 - $2,000

 

 

3. Alumni Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to the PSU alumni association selected nominee.

Essay Topic:What areas of contributions can you do to support the PSU Alumni Association?

Student must meet the general eligibility criteria.
Additional Eligibility Criteria:

  • 3.0 GPA or higher;
  • Be in the last or second to last quarter of degree program;
  • Participated in PSU Alumni Association activities;
  • Submission of transcript (unofficial is accepted); and
  • Recommendation letter(s) [recommended]


Value: Multiple scholarships may be awarded; the value will range between $100 - $2,000

 

 

4. Community Leadership Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to the students who had shown a great leadership and devote themselves to the PSU Community.

Essay Topic:What are your community involvements? How do the experiences benefit you?

Student must meet the general eligibility criteria.
Additional Eligibility Criteria:

  • 3.0 GPA or higher;
  • Have completed three or more courses in a degree program;
  • Submission of transcript (unofficial is accepted); and
  • Recommendation letter(s) [recommended]


Value: Multiple scholarships may be awarded; the value will range between $100 - $2,000

 

 

5. Performance Improvement Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to the students who made drastic improvement on GPA form the previous quarter.

Essay Topic:What is the most challenging aspect of attending PSU for you? What you have done to overcome that challenge?

Student must meet the general eligibility criteria.
Additional Eligibility Criteria:

  • 3.0 GPA or higher;
  • Have completed three or more courses in a degree program;
  • Submission of transcript (unofficial is accepted); and
  • Recommendation letter(s) [recommended]


Value: Multiple scholarships may be awarded; the value will range between $100 - $2,000

 

 

6. Special Scholarship

Special scholarship may be available throughout the year. Please contact Student Services for availability and application procedure.
Value: Varies