Scholarships

As a Pennsylvania resident, you may be eligible for a $7,000 annual scholarship if you meet the following criteria.

• Are a new, admitted freshman and plan to enroll full-time.
• Plan to live on campus
• Have a cumulative weighted high school GPA of at least 2.70 (82%) (with college-prep course coursework)
• Have a combined SAT score of 1230 (new test) or greater (or ACT score of 25 or greater)

 -OR-

• Are a new, admitted freshman and plan to enroll full-time
• Plan to live on campus
• Have a cumulative weighted high school GPA of at least 3.80 (93%) (with college-prep coursework) 

As a Pennsylvania resident, you may be eligible for a $5,000 annual scholarship if you meet the following criteria.

• Are a new, admitted freshman and plan to enroll full-time
• Plan to live on campus
• Have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.70 (82%) (with college-prep coursework)
• Have a combined SAT* score of 1030 (new test) or greater (or ACT score of 20 or greater)

-OR-

• Are a new, admitted freshman and plan to enroll full-time
• Plan to live on campus
• Have a cumulative weighted high school GPA of at least 3.00 (85%) (with college-prep coursework) 

As a Pennsylvania resident, you may be eligible for a $1,000 annual scholarship if you meet the following criteria.

• Are a new, admitted freshman who plans to enroll full-time
• Plan to commute (not reside on campus)
• Have a cumulative weighted high school GPA of at least 2.70 (82%) (with college-prep coursework)
• And have a combined SAT* score of 1030 (new test) greater (or ACT score of 20 or greater)

-OR-

• Are a new, admitted freshman who plans to enroll full-time
• Plan to commute (not reside on campus)
• Have a cumulative weighted high school GPA of at least 3.00 (85%) (with college-prep coursework)

If you are a new transfer student and you plan to live on campus, you may be eligible for a $2,500 annual scholarship while you pursue your first undergraduate degree or for up to four consecutive years if you:

• Have never enrolled as a degree-seeking student at Pitt-Bradford in the past
• Plan to enroll full-time
• Have a combined and cumulative college GPA of 2.50 or higher
• Have already earned at least 12 credits
• If you are a relocating student who is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, you may be eligible for a PTK award of $500 per academic year.

*The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford considers only the math and critical reading (formerly called verbal) portions of the new SAT to determine scholarship eligibility.

Merit Scholarship Terms and Conditions

If you are not a Pennsylvania resident, you may be eligible for a $12,500 annual scholarship if you meet the following criteria.*

• Are a new, admitted freshman and plan to enroll full-time
• Plan to live on campus
• Have a cumulative weighted high school GPA of at least 2.70 (82%) (with college-prep coursework)
• Have a combined SAT* score of 1230 (new test) or greater (or ACT score of 25 or greater)

OR

• Are new, admitted freshmen and plan to enroll full-time
• Plan to live on campus
• Have a cumulative weighted high school GPA of at least 3.80 (93%) (with college-prep coursework)

*NOTE:    Students from specific Western New York State counties who qualify for our Go Beyond New York State award (GBNYS) are not eligible to combine with this Panther Scholarship.  Details about the GBNYS.

If you are not a Pennsylvania resident, you may be eligible for a $10,500 annual scholarship if you meet the following criteria.**

• Are a new, admitted freshman and plan to enroll full-time
• Plan to live on campus
• Have a cumulative weighted high school GPA of at least 2.70 (82%) (with college-prep coursework)
• Have a combined SAT* score of 1030 (new test) or greater (or ACT score of 20 or greater)

-OR-

• Are a new, admitted freshman and plan to enroll full-time
• Plan to live on campus
• Have a cumulative weighted high school GPA of at least 3.00 (85%) (with college-prep coursework)

**NOTE:    Students from specific Western New York State counties who qualify for our Go Beyond New York State award (GBNYS) are not eligible for this Panther Scholarship.  Details about the GBNYS.

If you are a new transfer student and plan to live on campus, you may be eligible for a $9,500 annual Panther Scholarship for Out-of-State Students if you:

• Have never enrolled as a degree-seeking student at Pitt-Bradford in the past
• Plan to enroll full-time
• Have a combined and cumulative college transfer GPA of at least 2.50
• Have earned at least 12 credits
• If you are a relocating student who is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, you may be eligible for a PTK award of $500 per academic year.

This annual scholarship is awarded for up to four consecutive years or until you complete your bachelor's degree, whichever comes first.

*The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford considers only the math and critical reading (formerly called verbal) portions of the new SAT to determine scholarship eligibility.

Merit Scholarship Terms and Conditions

If you are a new incoming student from one of the counties below, you may qualify for the Go Beyond NYS Award that enables students to pay the equivalent to standard tuition as PA students instead of the higher out-of-state tuition:

That's a savings starting at $11,874 a year.

To qualify you need to:

• Live in one of the following New York counties: Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Cortland,   Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Onondaga, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates
• Be a new student
• Be a full-time student
• Maintain at least a 2.25 grade point average throughout your four years at Pitt-Bradford.

The award applies only for eight consecutive Fall and Spring terms (four years) and cannot be used for courses taken during the summer. You should also be aware of the award terms and conditions.

Many students are already taking advantage of this award.

If you are eligible for this award and also a Panther Scholarship for Out-of-State Students, you will receive the larger of the two. You cannot combine the two.

If you are a new incoming international student (non-U.S. citizen) at Pitt-Bradford, you may be eligible to receive a Panther Scholarship or Room and Board Scholarship for International Students.

For international students living on campus, you may be eligible for an annual Room and Board Scholarship of $11,874 (Your scholarship will cover all costs associated with our average double-room occupancy and average meal plan (260 meals/10 guest meals.)

You could be eligible if you:

• Are a new, admitted freshman and plan to enroll full-time
• Must have a secondary school cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.70 (82%) (U.S. equivalent)
• Must have an SAT combined score of 1030+ or Composite ACT score of 20 or TOEFL score of 100+, or IELTS score of 6.50+ or a Duolingo Score of 105+

Incoming International students could also be eligible for other merit-based scholarships. Qualifications are as follows:

• US GPA Equivalent of 3.00+ (with or without test scores) – Scholarships = Room and Board
• US GPA Equivalent of 3.80+ (with or without test scores – scholarship = US $12,500.00

If you qualify for either of these awards – you will only be awarded the larger of the two scholarships. You are not able to receive both.

If you are transferring from another international institution and entering Pitt-Bradford in the fall, and if you live on campus, you may be eligible for an annual Room and Board Scholarship of $11,874 if you:

• Apply as a full-time student
• Must live on campus
• Show proof of high school graduation (complete with graduation date)
• Must have an overall GPA from all other post-secondary institutions attended of at least 2.50 (US equivalent)
• Must have earned at least 24 credits
• Must have an overall TOEFL score of 100+, or IELTS score of 6.50+ or Duolingo Score of 105+
• Do not have to take an SAT or ACT

The award is renewable each year for four years as long as you maintain eligibility.

Beginning in the fall of 2024, new students enrolling at Pitt-Bradford majoring in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) or Energy Engineering Technology (EET) are eligible for a MET/EET Grant.

• Pennsylvania Resident MET/EET Grant = $1,000 per year.    
• Non-Pennsylvania Resident MET/EET Grant = $5,000 per year.

Students can change their major to Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) or Energy Engineering Technology (EET) during their first semester and still receive this award.

The MET/EET Grant is automatically renewed annually for up to 4 years in total if the student maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25.  This award is stackable on top of a Panther, Go Beyond New York State or Maple Leaf Scholarship.

There are no GPA or SAT/ACT requirements to be awarded the MET/EET Grant.  The only criterion is maintaining the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) or Energy Engineering Technology (EET) major.  The scholarship is awarded during the admission process and if a major is changed during the first semester it is the responsibility of the student to alert the Admissions Office of the change in major.

If you think you are eligible for this grant – please email or call the Office of Admissions.
Call 814-362-7555 or email: admissions@upb.pitt.edu.

As a Canadian citizen, you may be eligible for an $11,500 annual scholarship toward tuition costs and a full room grant worth $7,136 if you meet the following criteria.

• Are a Canadian citizen who has or will graduate from a Canadian high school
• Are a new, admitted freshman and plan to enroll full-time
• Plan to live on campus
• Have a cumulative weighted high school GPA (US equivalent) of at least 3.00 (with college-prep course coursework) and with or without test scores
• The award is renewable each year for four years if you maintain eligibility

Beginning fall of 2024 - Incoming Freshmen who have older siblings already enrolled at Pitt-Bradford are eligible for our new exclusive room grant!

New, enrolling students with an older brother or sister enrolled and living on campus at Pitt-Bradford – are eligible for a room grant. The grant will cover all costs associated with our average double-room occupancy until your older sibling graduates.  Upon the graduation of the older sibling – you will begin to pay for your room charge.   Currently – the grant would be $7,136.00/year (or $3,568/semester).

This also applies to twins, triplets, etc. enrolling at Pitt-Bradford.

If you think you are eligible for this grant – please email or call the Office of Admissions.
Call 814-362-7555 or email: admissions@upb.pitt.edu.

If you are an official member of the Seneca Nation, you may be eligible to receive a $1,000 book award -- $500 each semester toward the purchase of books and supplies at our Panther Shop.

To be eligible, you need to:

• Provide documentation of your Seneca Nation membership (tribal ID card)
• Be enrolled full-time

Also, if you qualify for one of our merit awards, the $1,000 will be added to that award.

The award is renewable each year for four years as long as you maintain eligibility.

If you are a new transfer student as well as a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, you may receive a PTK award that is equal to $500 per year over and above any other award you may be eligible to receive.

To be eligible, you need to:

• Enter with a 2.50 GPA & 24 credits earned
• Maintain a 2.25 GPA to retain the award for a max of 3 years.

The award is renewable each year for four years as long as you maintain eligibility.

Because of the special relationship that exists between Pitt-Bradford and Pitt-Titusville, qualified Pitt-Titusville students are eligible for special enhanced annual Panther Scholarships when they relocate directly to Pitt-Bradford.

If you have one of the following:

• An associate’s degree from Pitt Titusville
• Minimum 60 earned credits at Pitt Titusville and a 2.50 cumulative grade point average, or
• Minimum 45 earned credits at Pitt Titusville and a 3.00 cumulative grade point average

You may be eligible for a:

• $5,500 annual Panther Scholarship if you are a PA student who plans to live on campus
• $1,000 annual Panther Scholarship if you are a PA student who plans to commute
• $11,000 annual Panther Scholarship if you're an out-of-state student who plans to live on campus 
• If you are a relocating student who is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, you may be eligible for a PTK award of $500 per academic year.

This scholarship is awarded for up to four consecutive years or until you complete your bachelor's degree, whichever comes first.

If you do not meet the criteria listed above, please refer to the Panther Scholarship for PA Students or the Panther Scholarship for Out-of-State Student tabs also located on this page.

For those Pitt-Titusville students who are residents of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua or Erie Counties in NY State, you may qualify for the Go Beyond NY State Award in lieu of the Panther Scholarship.

NOTE: These awards do not apply to students who remain at Pitt-Titusville in Pitt-Bradford's bachelor’s degree completion programs, nor do they apply to students relocating to Pitt-Bradford from the other campuses of the University of Pittsburgh.

Merit Scholarship Terms and Conditions

Each year hundreds of donor scholarships are awarded to deserving students.

These scholarships are made possible by the generosity of various individuals, clubs, organizations, industries and foundations. These privately funded scholarships range from $200 to $3,000 and are awarded to eligible returning students based on specifications pre-determined by individual donors. Over $824,473 was awarded in the 2022-23 academic year from donor scholarships helping to ease the financial burden for students at Pitt-Bradford.

If you're a returning student, you will be considered for a donor scholarship if you:

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). Your FAFSA must be received by the Federal Student Aid Information Center by March

Meet the following  "General Award Requirements"

• Have at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA
• Be making satisfactory academic progress
• Is seeking a degree
• Previously attended Pitt-Bradford for at least one semester (as a degree-seeking student)
• Is registered in at least six (6) credits by April 15
• Filed a FAFSA by March 1
• Wrote a thank you letter for any donor scholarship received in the past
• Preference given to students who took educational loans in the previous academic year

New students – transfers and freshmen (including students who were in the Bridges program and College in High School) – will not be considered for Donor Scholarships in general even if they meet the General Award Requirements, since most donor scholarships are for returning students ONLY.

Scholarship recipients are chosen based on the specific criteria established for each scholarship by the donors. We also consider the academic record and financial circumstances.

You don't need to apply for these scholarships. There is no application!

See a list of scholarships you will be considered for.

PittFund$Me

Current students and new incoming students who have committed to Pitt-Bradford have access to Pitt's searchable scholarship database, PittFund$Me. Log into my.pitt.edu and search for "PittFund$Me" to access the tool. Respond to questions in PittFund$Me to discover what you are eligible to apply for and unlock your scholarship matches!

We encourage you to explore all the opportunities for financial support from your local community. Funding sources and agencies include:

• Civic groups
• Churches
• Charitable foundations
• Fraternal organizations
• Hospitals Unions Businesses

The Internet is a great place for free scholarship search services like fastweb and others.

If you receive a scholarship or grant from a source other than the federal or state government or Pitt-Bradford, you need to report that award to our office. You can do so by sending a written statement providing information about the outside scholarship/grant or by sending us notification you received from the organization that made the award. We are required by the federal government to monitor the total amount of financial aid each student receives from all sources.

Army ROTC scholarships range from 2-4 years depending on graduation date.

All scholarship recipients enjoy the same benefits:

• 100% payment of tuition or $10,000 for room and board per year
• A $600 per-semester cadet book allowance
• A tax-free monthly stipend of up to $500

To apply for a scholarship you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be between 17 and 26.
• Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required test scores)
• Meet physical standards
• Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on active duty or in a reserve component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

Your Commitment:

• Serve full-time in the Army for four years and four years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) or
• Choose to serve part-time for six years in the Army Reserve or National Guard while pursuing a civilian career.
• Either option incurs an eight-year service commitment to the Army.

You can apply for an Army ROTC Scholarship by creating an account and following the application instructions.

We want to make a college education affordable.