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OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS

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Information concerning private scholarship programs is presented on this page for the convenience of Villanova University students. The University does not endorse, sponsor, or have any role in the administration of these private programs, and therefore disclaims any responsibility or liability for the information provided.

Sponsor:

Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Eligibility:
  • Work as a full-time employee for a member company of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
  • Female
  • Live & work in the Greater Philadelphia are
  • Completed at least 1 year of college (or equivalent of 29 credits) and must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor, Master, or other advanced degree program
  • Have a minimum of 5 years of full-time work experience with an exemplary work record

Amount:

$5,000

How to Apply:

2025 Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women: Application Survey

 

Due Date:

December 15

 

Sponsor:

Blue White Scholarship Foundation

Eligibility:
  • Applicants must be a rising junior or senior for academic year  2023-2024.
  • Applicants must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Applicants must have an “Unmet financial need.”
  • Applicants must have a superior “Work Ethic” as demonstrated by employment history.
  • Applicants must be willing to “Pay it Forward.”

Amount:

$6,000 - $8,000

How to Apply:

https://www.bluewhitescholarship.org/2018-scholarship-application

 

Due Date:

April 30

 

Sponsor:

Sallie Mae Fund

Eligibility:
  • Current High School Seniors, US Citizens or Permanent Residents) who to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school within one year of high school graduation
  • Are able to demonstrate financial need by being Pell Grant-eligible
  • Are a diverse candidate (“Diversity” shall include, but not limited to: gender; disability; race; ethnicity, and being from an underserved community)
  • Are able to demonstrate leadership abilities, (vi) demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of his/her life, including personal, professional, educational, in his/her community, and online presence in accordance with these official Rules

Amount:

$10,000

How to Apply:

https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream/

Due Date:

March 31

Sponsor:

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Eligibility:
  • Varies based on Scholarship

Amount:

Up to $15,000 per semester

How to Apply:

http://www.jkcf.org/

Due Date:

Varies

Sponsor:

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

Eligibility:
  • Provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty or due to service connection.
  • Aims to bridge the gap in funding between the VA and other resources, and the total cost of undergraduate college education/vocational school.

Amount:

Varies

Scholarships include, but are not limited to:

  • Assistance with: SAT/ACT prep and fees, college applications
  • Registration fees, tuition (in-state, out-of-state, public, & private), room and board, off-campus living stipends, books, computers, tutoring, study abroad, summer enrollment, undergraduate student loans, and other miscellaneous expenses.
  • Retroactive scholarship funding may also be available for students, including college graduates, who have already paid out of pocket for college-related expenses.

How to Apply:

https://www.fallenpatriots.org

 

Due Date:

Varies

Title:

Engineering Scholarships

Sponsor:

Varies

Eligibility:

Varies

Award:

Varies

How to Apply:

Research available Scholarships at https://villanova.sharepoint.com/teams/COECurrentUndergrads/SitePages/Scholarships.aspx

Due Date:

Varies

Sponsor:

ExtremeTerrain

Eligibility:
  • Undergraduate college/university students and high school seniors who are pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Land Use, Earth & Atmosphere Sciences, Sustainable Land Management, Environmental Biology, Sustainable Agriculture Systems. 

Amount:

$2,500

How to Apply:

https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html

Due Date:

October 15 and June 15

Sponsor:

Institute for Humane Studies

Eligibility:
  • Undergraduate and Graduate applicants should be passionate about individual liberty and free markets.

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

https://theihs.org/graduate-students/scholarships-and-grants-graduate-students/

Due Date:

N/A

Sponsor:

Dept of Veterans Affairs

Eligibility:
  • Children of active duty members of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001.
  • Demonstrate financial need by being Pell Grant-eligible

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

www.gibill.va.gov

Due Date:

N/A

Sponsor:

The National Catholic College Admission Association

Eligibility:
  • Applicant must be a high school graduate accepted into one or more of the National CCAA member institutions.
  • Recipients must also show proof of enrollment to the institution beginning with the fall semester of their college entry year. A recipient will be selected from each member region. Please see website for further details.

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

http://www.catholiccollegesonline.org/students-parents/financial-aid/nccaa-scholarship.html

Due Date:

TBD

Title:

Sigma Theta Tau International Research Grant

Sponsor:

 Sigma Theta Tau

Eligibility:

Member of Sigma Theta Tau Research Proposal, intent and ability to do study.

Award:

Up to $3,000

How to Apply:

Application online www.nursingsociety.org

Due Date:

N/A

 

Title:

Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

Sponsor:

Health Resources and Services Administration

Eligibility:
  • Be a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident
  • Be enrolled—or accepted for enrollment—in a professional nursing degree program at an accredited school of nursing in the U.S.
  • Begin classes no later than September 30
  • Have no federal judgment liens
  • Have no existing service commitment
  • Not be overdue on a federal debt

Award:

Tuition, Eligible Fees and Monthly Stipend

How to Apply:

Bureau Health Workforce (BHW) Customer Service Portal

Due Date:

N/A

 

Title:

Scholarship Fund for Nursing Educators

Sponsor:

 NLN Foundation for Nursing education, an affiliate of the National League for Nursing (NLN) and Johnson & Johnson

Eligibility:

Nursing school candidates

Award:

Unspecified

How to Apply:

Dennis Hartenstine at (212) 812-0329 or www.discovernursing.com

Due Date:

N/A

 

Title:

Southeastern Pennsylvania League for Nursing Inc.

Sponsor:

 Southeastern Pennsylvania League for Nursing Inc.

Eligibility:

Professional Nursing Student enrolled in Southeastern PA program

Award:

Varies

How to Apply:

Application online www.nln.org

Due Date:

N/A

 

 

Title:

Nursing Excellence Fellowship Grant

Sponsor:

 National Hemophilia Foundation

Eligibility:

RN's or Graduates

Award:

$20,000 per research or clinical project (Conduct nursing research or clinical projects in bleeding disorders). 12-18 month term

How to Apply:

Application online https://www.hemophilia.org/Community-Resources/Scholarships

Due Date:

N/A

 

Title:

Nurse Anesthesia Traineeship

Sponsor:

 Villanova University School of Nursing

Eligibility:

MSN student, full-time

Award:

Varies

How to Apply:

Contact the Dean's Office in the College of Nursing 

Due Date:

N/A

 

 

Title:

Nursing Education Loan Repayment Agreement

Sponsor:

 Division of Health Services

Eligibility:

Maintain good grades.

Award:

60% of loan 2 years, 85% of loan 3 years.

How to Apply:

Application online www.pheaa.org

Due Date:

N/A

Sponsor:

PNC Education Loan Center

Eligibility:
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States who is 18 years of age or older at the time of opting into the Sweepstakes.
  • Verify to be an undergraduate or graduate college student enrolled at least half-time at a PNC Solution Loan®-eligible college or university during the term the scholarship is awarded. A list of eligible schools can be found in the Sweepstakes registration form.
  • Be able to provide documentation of eligibility if name is drawn.

 

Amount:

$2,000

How to Apply:

https://pnc.financialliteracy101.org/scholarship/

Due Date:

May 31 and November 30

Sponsor:

United Negro College Fund Scholarships

Eligibility:
  • UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation.
  • To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the on-line application process.
  • As many of the UNCF scholarships require that the scholarship recipient apply for Federal Student Aid, it is recommended that applicants complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

https://uncf.org/scholarships

Due Date:

Varies

Title:

Scholarship America

Sponsor:

Scholarship America

Eligibility:

Eligibility varies based on scholarship

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

Application online https://scholarshipamerica.org/what-we-do/students-parents/open-scholarships/

Due Date:

Varies

 

Title:

Big Future Scholarship Search

Sponsor:

College Board

Eligibility:

Eligibility varies based on scholarship

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

Application online https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search#

Due Date:

Varies

 

Title:

FastWeb Scholarships

Sponsor:

FastWeb Scholarships

Eligibility:

Eligibility varies based on scholarship. Get personalized awards based on your individual profile. 

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

Applications online  http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships

Due Date:

Varies

 

Title:

Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

Sponsor:

Varies

Eligibility:

varies

Amount:

Varies

How to Apply:

Research available Scholarships at https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/scholarships-financial-aid-for-students-with-disabilities/