Pennsylvania State University Scholarships for International Students 2027
To help students manage tuition and living expenses, Pennsylvania State University connects to scholarships across different funding levels. Here are several top options to review first.
Among the university based funding routes linked to Pennsylvania State University, these scholarships tend to stand out for their level of support and overall value. A strong option is University Graduate Fellowships which is fully funded and often covers tuition fees, a yearly stipend of $31,500, and health insurance subsidy. Graduate Assistantships is fully funded, and coverage often includes full tuition remission, a monthly stipend, and student health insurance plan.
To broaden funding options beyond institutional awards at Pennsylvania State University, these external and government scholarships are commonly considered as well. Fulbright Foreign Student Program is commonly categorized as fully funded support, and coverage that often includes roundtrip transportation from the country of origin to the US, monthly living stipend, and tuition fees. With AAUW’s International Fellowship, students may receive partially funded support, and coverage frequently includes $20,000 for Master's and first professional degree recipients, $25,000 for doctoral students, and $50,000 for postdoctoral students.
To see every scholarship associated with this institution and compare coverage and eligibility, browse the sections below.
Pennsylvania State University Scholarships for International Students
The scholarships at Pennsylvania State University can help fund your study expenses. There are currently 5 scholarships being offered to international students at the Pennsylvania State University, all with varying requirements, benefits, and application processes. We have compiled them in this list to help you find the scholarship that best fits you.
Graduate Scholarships
External Scholarships
There are many degrees that are open to international students right now — find yours.
Pennsylvania State University Admissions
Here are the official admission pages for Pennsylvania State University:
| Degree | Admissions Pages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | International Students Admissions Page |
| Master's | International Students Admissions Page |
Admissions and Scholarship Results at Pennsylvania State University
Here are some of the admissions and scholarship results from previous applicants to Pennsylvania State University, which you might find helpful. For more results to Pennsylvania State University, please see the Pennsylvania State University Admissions Profile Page .
| Nationality / Region | SAT/ACT | EFC | GPA | Scholarship | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1490 | N/A | 4 | N/A | Accepted |
| Latin America | 1350 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Accepted |
| Asia | 1440 | N/A | 3.4 | N/A | Accepted |
| East Asia | 1500 | N/A | 3.8 | N/A | Accepted |
| India | 1480 | N/A | 4 | N/A | Accepted |
Pennsylvania State University Application Deadlines
| Degree | Admission Deadline |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's (Fall - Final Filing) | June 15, 2026 |
| Bachelor's (Fall - Early Action) | November 1, 2026 |
| Bachelor's (Fall - Priority Filing) | February 1, 2027 |
Tuition Fees at Pennsylvania State University for International Students
Indicative annual tuition fee ranges for international students at Pennsylvania State University. Exact fees vary by program, so always confirm the current cost on the university's official tuition fee pages.
| Degree Level | Typical Annual Range |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Tuition | 42,860 – 50,630 USD |
| Master's Tuition | 46,796 – 48,662 USD |
Please note that tuition fees can vary based on the specific program you choose. For the most accurate and current fee information, consult the official tuition fee pages linked above.
Pennsylvania State University Scholarship Recipients
International students who received scholarships to study at Pennsylvania State University, documented by Global Scholarships.
Scholarship Recipient Insights at Pennsylvania State University
1 degree-study stories.
Indonesian: 1. PhD: 1 story in Human Development and Family Studies.
Funding Route Reported by the Featured Recipient
Rinanda Shaleha — PhD in Human Development and Family Studies, Fall 2022–Spring 2026 accepted a Fulbright Foreign Student Program scholarship for her doctoral study at Pennsylvania State University.
Academic and Campus Experiences
| Recipient and degree/program | Reported experience |
|---|---|
| Rinanda Shaleha — PhD in Human Development and Family Studies, Fall 2022–Spring 2026 | She valued mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration and research resources. Her doctorate included coursework, comprehensive examinations, research projects, conferences, publications and a dissertation. Orientation, immigration support, student organizations and supportive peers helped with academic and everyday adjustment. |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds
| Recipient and degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background and preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Rinanda Shaleha — PhD in Human Development and Family Studies, Fall 2022–Spring 2026 | Fulbright Foreign Student Program and doctoral admission | Undergraduate Psychology at Universitas Brawijaya and master’s in Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada; two years as a lecturer at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. She researched faculty fit, revised statements and writing samples, and sought mentor and colleague feedback on a narrative connecting psychology, research interests and future academic goals. |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements
| Language requirement route | Stories / total degree-study stories | Recipients and examples |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT for scholarship and graduate admission | 1/1 | Rinanda Shaleha — PhD in Human Development and Family Studies, Fall 2022–Spring 2026 took TOEFL iBT and prepared through regular practice with the test format. |
Standardized Tests Reported by Featured Recipients
| Test | Stories reporting the test / total degree-study stories | Linked recipients and reported scores |
|---|---|---|
| GRE | 1/1 | Rinanda Shaleha — PhD in Human Development and Family Studies, Fall 2022–Spring 2026 took the GRE for university submission in her application episode. |
Applicants Who Chose Another University
| Applicant and intended degree/program | Offer from Pennsylvania State University | University/program chosen | Reason described in the story |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonella Micaela Lemos — LL.M. scholarship application | Penn State Dickinson Law scholarship toward tuition. | George Washington University — LL.M. in Environmental Law, completed in 2024. | Fulbright and GW Law’s Merit Scholarship covered her full graduate tuition, allowing study without personally financing tuition. She also valued Washington, D.C.’s policy environment. |
| Mukhlisa — Graduate scholarship offer | $40,000 scholarship; substantial remaining tuition and living costs. | Erasmus Mundus Master in Law and Economics, with study at Pompeu Fabra University, Erasmus University Rotterdam and University of Arizona. | Studying abroad was possible for her only with full funding; she chose the fully funded Erasmus Mundus opportunity. |
There are many degrees that are open to international students right now — find yours.
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Does the scholarship also fund or pay for online application fee for international prospective students?
No, you still need to pay the application fees.
Thank you very much !!!!! for your best educational information .
You are welcome!
Does the scholarship include agriculture field (in plant science)?
Hello, almost all Penn State Scholarships do not have any subject restrictions, so things like agriculture and plant science will be eligible.
Are there any PhD research scholarships offered?
Hello yes, PhD Research Scholarships are grouped under Graduate Assistantships. Basically, if you do get Ph.D. admissions at Penn State, especially for Stem degrees, you will get full funding
I’m Ethiopian and I want persue Msc. In data science or statististics or bioinformatics, so is there fully funded?
Hello, there are fully funded scholarships at Penn State for Master’s, but it is difficult to get for Master’s, just for your information. I also recommend that you go to our scholarship search database and fully funded scholarships page for other fully funded scholarships.
Hello, My name is Gofur. I recently passed the first round of the university interview as per the selection criteria for the South Korean GKS Scholarship, but I failed the second round of the NIIED selection.
Therefore, I am currently looking for fully funded PhD scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025.
Got it, for most US universities, including Penn State, the Ph.D. programs are fully funded. Many just state that on their website that all their Ph.D. students are fully funded for 4-5 years. So, the difficult thing is getting in and you don’t have to worry about funding
I am an international student with LLB and came to the USA to do LLM (master in law). I want to apply to Penn State and do PHD in law. I would like to know how to apply for the University Graduate Fellowship scholarship. Kindly assist me with the link, steps amd requirements. I seem not to know where to find them.
Hello, Penn State’s research doctorate in law is the S.J.D., rather than a PhD. Its law school currently says scholarship support and graduate assistantships are not available for S.J.D. students, so don’t assume the University Graduate Fellowship applies. Please confirm funding directly with the S.J.D. admissions team before applying.