The 2023 Pennsbury Scholarship Foundation application is now closed. Applications for the 2024-25 school year will be available in January 2024.

 

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Overview

1. Completed Application Form
2. Processed Student Aid Report (SAR) from www.FAFSA.ed.gov
   • Sample Student Aid Report 
3. Financial Aid Award Letter from College
4. Official Transcript (sent directly to the PSF from the PHS Guidance Office or educational institution)
   • Sample Official Pennsbury High School Transcript
5. Character Essay
   • The Selection Committee wants to get to know you on a personal level and gain insight into your character. In an essay of 600 words or less, single spaced on a single 8.5 x 11 page, identify one to three of your most positive character traits (example: courteous, responsible, independent). Describe how these character traits were developed or reinforced in your life. Explain how these traits improve your interactions with others. Be specific and give examples. If you are a previous applicant, we require you to update your essays.
     
     This essay is scored anonymously using a coded number. INCLUDE YOUR NAME IN THE PDF FILE NAME, BUT DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME OR ANY OTHER PERSONALLY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON YOUR ESSAY.  
6. Leadership Essay
   • The Selection Committee is interested in learning about your leadership qualities. In an essay of 600 words or less, single spaced on a single 8.5 x 11 page, identify one to three of your most positive leadership skills (example: communication, organization, delegation, family responsibilities). Describe activities in which you have undertaken specific positions of leadership. Explain how these skills have influenced or changed the outcome of a situation. Be specific and give examples. You may also include a list of activities that demonstrate your leadership qualities on a second page.
     
     This essay is scored anonymously using a coded number. INCLUDE YOUR NAME IN THE PDF FILE NAME, BUT DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME OR ANY OTHER PERSONALLY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON YOUR ESSAY OR ACTIVITY LIST. (PDF file required)

 

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2024 Awards Available

The exact number and amount of scholarships to be awarded in 2024 will be determined in June 2024, by the Selection Committee. The following report on scholarships awarded in 2023 offers the best indication of what awards will be presented in 2024.

 

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2023 PSF Application  

 

The 2023 Pennsbury Scholarship Foundation application must be submitted online. Applicants with Google email addresses will attach the required items directly into their applications. Applicants without Google email addresses must email their requirements in ONE PDF FILE to scholarships@pennsburysd.org. ALL materials must be received by the deadline in order for the PSF to consider an application.