Penn Engineering Graduate Scholarship

The purpose of the Penn Engineering Graduate Scholarship is to recognize and support outstanding students enrolled in Penn Engineering’s master’s degree programs on the basis of academic and professional merit. Through this scholarship program, Penn Engineering aims to:

  • Elevate the caliber of the student body by rewarding individuals with exceptional academic, research, and professional achievements.
  • Align with the School’s strategic mission of advancing excellence, innovation, and leadership in engineering education.

Applications for the Penn Engineering Graduate Scholarship are open to all U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents

Scholarship application is only available before the scholarship deadline, at the time of initial application for admission.

Eligibility

This scholarship opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.

Applicants will only be eligible at their time of initial application for admission — students are no longer eligible to apply for the scholarship after they have applied, been accepted or enrolled in a program.

Scholarship Application Cycle

SPRING 2027 SCHOLARSHIP DATES

Application Opens: May 22, 2026

Scholarship Application Due: August 3, 2026

Scholarship Decision Notification: August 28, 2026

How to Apply

The application for the Penn Engineering Graduate Scholarship application is embedded within the overall Penn Engineering Online master’s degree application.

PLEASE NOTE: The application for the Penn Engineering Graduate Scholarship is ONLY available prior to the designated Scholarship Application Deadline. Applicants interested in being considered for a scholarship must complete and submit their entire admissions application prior to this deadline.

You will find the scholarship application located within the overall application for admission when you visit our application portal. The scholarship application will only be available to those who apply before the scholarship deadline, so please be mindful that any application not completed by the scholarship deadline will not be eligible for scholarship consideration.

In addition to completing a full admissions application, scholarship applicants must submit a Scholarship Statement (500–750 words) highlighting academic achievements, professional experiences, and professional goals. You may wish to address the following:

Academic Background: Key accomplishments that prepared you for graduate study.

Career Experience: Roles, projects, or experiences that shaped your skills.

Future Goals: Your short- and long-term plans, including how this program will help you achieve them and the contributions you hope to make.

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How much financial support will scholarship recipients receive?

For privacy reasons, scholarship recipients and amounts awarded will be kept confidential.

When can I apply for the Penn Engineering Graduate Scholarship?

Scholarship applications will need to be completed (along with a completed admissions application) by the designated scholarship deadline. If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you will be able to apply for the scholarship at the time of application to your master’s degree program of interest. Any application that is incomplete after the designated scholarship deadline will NOT be eligible for scholarship consideration. Please refer to our scholarship page for more information.

Is full-time enrollment a requirement for the Penn Engineering Graduate Scholarship program?

Students awarded the Penn Engineering Graduate Scholarship for a Penn Engineering Online degree may elect to attend on a full or part-time basis.

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