Shippensburg University Scholarship Search and Applications
At Shippensburg University, our mission is to make college accessible for all students, and one way we do that is through scholarships and grants. Our Shippensburg University Foundation scholarships and grants give deserving students the opportunity to pursue their dreams, and our institutional scholarships provide additional support to high-achieving students.
Current students and prospective students who are admitted to the university may apply for Shippensburg University Foundation scholarships, but all are welcome to view our scholarship opportunities using the “Explore Scholarships” button below. Please note that only current students are eligible to complete applications for the Student Educator Resource Fund, Internship Opportunity Fund and the Student Emergency Fund when they are available.
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The scholarship application for the 2025-2026 academic year is closed, and the scholarship application for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open. The scholarship committee will begin meeting in November 2025 to review scholarship applications and begin the awarding process. Please apply as soon as possible for best consideration.
The application for the Student Educator Resource Fund for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open. Please be sure you meet the qualifications for the grant before you apply. The application deadline is September 12, 2025.
To receive award notifications about scholarships and grants as quickly as possible, please opt-in to receive text messages from the Shippensburg University Foundation.
New Ship Students: To apply for scholarships, select the "Apply Now" button below and log in using your Ship e-mail address and password. (If you do not know what your email is and/or if you have not activated it, you can find it in in your Ship Admissions Portal.) The application is for all available scholarships, and there is no need to apply for individual scholarships. All communication regarding scholarships will be sent via text message (if you have opted to receive text messages from the SU Foundation) or email. When you are admitted, but not confirmed, the email will be delivered to the address indicated on your admissions application. Once you are confirmed, the communication will be sent to your Shippensburg University email address.
Current Ship Students: To apply for scholarships, the Student Educator Resource Fund, or the Internship Opportunity Fund select the "Apply Now" button below and complete the appropriate application. Please note that upper division scholarships and grants are selected through the respective academic departments. See the scholarship information for more information.
FAFSA Requirements
Many Shippensburg University Foundation scholarships require recipients to demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA. Please submit your FAFSA as soon as possible for best consideration for all scholarships.
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Student Emergency Fund - The application for the fall 2025 semester will open after the PA state grants have been issued by PHEAA. If you have a situation that requires immediate attention, please contact Stacey Paul at sgpaul@sufoundation.org.
The Student Emergency Fund was established with donor contributions to the Shippensburg University Foundation to assist undergraduate students who have immediate financial needs that directly affect their ability to continue their education at Shippensburg University. This fund is intended to be a supplemental financial resource when students are unable to meet immediate and essential expenses due to times of crisis such as illness or death of a family member, medical emergency, or job loss. This is NOT a scholarship. Students may apply for funds when they have exhausted all other financial resources. This fund is not meant to replace financial aid, and does not need to be repaid. Funding is awarded on a case by case basis, and factors that are considered include the student's financial need, the nature of the funding request, and the availability of funding at the time the request is made. The fund is open to all students with priority given to students with the highest financial need. A maximum amount of $500 may be requested each academic semester, and students must re-apply each semester for which they are requesting funding.
Financial needs may include assistance paying for tuition, campus meal plan, or student housing. Grants from the Student Emergency Fund may not be used to pay for student fees (i.e. student activity fee, technology fee, wellness fee, student union fee, parking fines, etc.). Students will be notified by email if they are selected to receive a grant from the Student Emergency Fund.
To apply for a grant from the Student Emergency Fund, select the "Apply Now" button below and complete the Student Emergency Fund grant application for the appropriate academic semester.
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