Nittany Scholars Application

The Nittany Scholars Program is designed to support capable students who, for various reasons, may not have the resources or social privileges they need to support their success throughout their college experience.

First Name

Last Name

E-mail

I am a resident of the state of Pennsylvania

Yes

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State

ZIP/Postal Code

In order to be considered for this program students must meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria. Please indicate all that apply to you.

First Generation College Student

Pell Eligible (will be indicated in your financial aid package)

Member of an historically underserved community

Graduated from a Title I High School. Below is a list of high schools in our area that qualify:

- Columbia High School, Columbia, Pa.
- Hanover Senior High School, Hanover, Pa.
- Lancaster School District (McCaskey campus), Lancaster, Pa.
- York Academy Regional Charter School, York, Pa.
- William Penn Senior High School, York, Pa.

Participation in the Pathways to Success Summer Start (PaSSS) program

Dealing with other risk factors that could impact college persistence and success

In the space below please write a brief response describing why you would like to be considered for the Nittany Scholars program. In your response please reference and explain the eligibility criteria that you have indicated above.