Grants and Scholarships

An overview of the various sources of graduate and undergraduate grant funding, which does not need to be paid back.

Undergraduate Grants and Scholarships

Like other Ivy League schools, Penn undergraduate aid is entirely need-based. The University does not award scholarships based on academic or athletic merit. Penn is committed to meeting your full demonstrated need for eight academic semesters with grant-based aid.

To be eligible for federal aid, you must file a FAFSA, make satisfactory academic progress, not be in default on a Federal loan, and not owe a refund on a Federal Pell Grant or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). International students are generally not eligible for federal funding.

To be eligible for institutional funds, you must complete a CSS Profile and the Penn Outside Resource Form (First Year students only) as well as submit the required federal income tax return information.

Graduate Grants and Scholarships

At Penn, each of the 12 graduate and professional schools provides limited assistance in the form of grants. Some schools award grant funding based on finance need, and others award funding based on academic or professional merit. Contact your school for information on its policies and application procedures for grants and scholarship funding.