Financial aid—whether in the form of loans, grants, work-study, grants, or scholarships—can be an important part of putting a Penn State degree within reach. MatSE has numerous resources and ways to help eligible students and their families help pay for a Penn State education. Through the generosity of our alumni and friends, the MatSE provides financial aid to our students in good academic standing and awards nearly 500 scholarships annually.
MatSE Scholarships
MatSE offers more than $350,000 in merit-based scholarships to its undergraduate students through the generosity of MatSE alumni, industry partners, and friends.
First-year students are eligible for merit-based department scholarships after the successful completion of their first fall semester. These students are automatically considered for scholarships in January of their first year and do not have to apply.
All other MatSE students must apply online through one application each spring semester by April 15 to be considered for all department scholarships. Awardees will be selected and notified by the summer. In order to retain scholarships granted by the department, students must be enrolled in the major and on a full-time basis. In the event that a student withdraws from the University or changes majors, his or her scholarship will terminate immediately.