Merit Based Institutional Scholarships
ESU institutional scholarships range from $1,000 to Full-Tuition Awards for Fall 2025!
The Office of Admissions automatically reviews candidates for merit award eligibility during the admission application process. If eligible for a merit-based scholarship, you will receive a scholarship notice following your acceptance. All merit scholarship amounts will be included in your financial aid award letter.
Scholarships are provided on a funds-available basis, so apply for admission early.
Merit Scholarships
Incoming freshman and transfer students could be eligible based on their academic profile.
Award (amounts per year)
From $1000 to full-tuition scholarship
How to Apply
No Need to Apply! You are automatically considered when your admissions application is submitted to ESU and processed. Late applicants will be considered on a funds-available basis.
Renewal Criteria
You can earn this scholarship every year by earning 30 credits per academic year with a qualifying GPA.
Transfer Student Scholarships
Incoming transfer students could be eligible based on their academic profile
Award (amounts per year)
From $1000 to $6000 yearly scholarship
How to Apply
No need to Apply! You are automatically considered when your admissions application is submitted to ESU and processed. Late applicants will be considered on a funds-available basis.
Renewal Criteria
You can earn this scholarship every year by earning 30 credits per academic year with a qualifying GPA.
International Merit Based Scholarships
Incoming International freshman and transfer students could be eligible based on their academic profile.
Awards (amounts per year)
From $1000 to a full-tuition scholarship
How to Apply
No Need to Apply! You are automatically considered when your admissions application is submitted to ESU and processed. Late applicants will be considered on a funds available basis.
Renewal Criteria
You can earn this scholarship every year by earning 30 credits per academic year with a qualifying GPA.
Band Audition Scholarship
All first-time Pennsylvania students who join the Warrior Marching Band.
Awards (amounts per year)
50% Tuition discount
If you would like more information about the program or the 4-year renewable scholarship, please feel free to contact bhodge1@esu.edu.
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Reibman Administration Building
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3542
- Fax:
- (570) 422-3933 (Fax)
- Title of Department Leader
- Office of Admissions
- Name
- E:
- admission@esu.edu
- Phone:
- (877) 230-5547