Scholarships and Grants

Amount Varies

• Awarded to students who have an Alumnus/a relative (parent, grandparent, sibling, or other blood relative or non-blood relationships that are valid for eligibility are spouses and stepparents)
• Scholarship consideration is based on financial need and other extenuating financial circumstances
• All applicants must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA, excluding incoming freshman
• All applicants must complete the necessary forms for financial aid through the Financial Aid Office of York College to determine your financial need
• All applicants must submit a letter of reference from their alumni sponsor if one is not already on file in the Alumni Relations Office
• Scholarships are awarded on a yearly basis and recipients must reapply each year
• Applications are available each Spring semester beginning January 20 with a deadline of March 30
• Contact the Alumni Office for questions and the application
• The student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to qualify
• All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy
• Please note: the Alumni Scholarship would be in addition to any of the above merit awards
• Applications will be accepted through March 30, 2019 - Please check back at a later date for the scholarship application.

For more information, visit the Alumni Relations page. 

Up to 5 awards at $5,000 each per year 

The Eisenhart Community Engagement Scholars Program educates, prepares, and inspires students to become agents of change in their communities and society. Students will be given mentoring opportunities to study and develop genuine partnerships with local community agencies over the course of their time in the program. This supports the College’s mission element of community engagement and outreach by fostering connections among the College, its students and faculty, and our community. The program encourages students to pursue their interests and to meet their educational goals while making a difference in the greater York community. In addition, the program will nurture students’ skills in management, community organizing, leadership, networking, fundraising, and other skills that can apply to whatever profession they choose. Students must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents to qualify.

Apply for the Eisenhart Scholarship - Available for 2019 incoming freshmen. Applications due by March 2, 2019.

The program seeks motivated, energetic students who have demonstrated:

• A commitment to the common good and to their community
• The ability to work in teams as well as independently toward those aims
• A desire to engage in co-curricular, community service/learning activities
• The leadership experience to manage students in service projects and initiatives
• Empathy toward diverse people and diverse situations
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills

Award Details

• Scholarships will be awarded for not more than four years
• Specific experiential learn courses and/or two community service related internships are required
• Students will complete a First-Year Seminar that is dedicated to learning the principles of community service
• Students will engage in at least 30 hours of community service projects per semester
• The student will maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and show satisfactory academic progress to retain the award
• Student will develop a service portfolio that collects and reflects upon the impact of community-based work, and meet regularly with other Eisenhart Scholars
• Students will be expected to represent the College and the community with distinction and respect

Our Gordon Scholarship program is an incentive for Jewish leaders on campus! Four Gordon scholarships are awarded each year, contributing thousands of dollars annually toward the education of selected students. Gordon scholars commit to leading programs in Jewish life.

The 2019-20 application is available here.

Graham Innovation Scholars are students who want to take control of their education. If selected, you'll have the opportunity to solve real-world problems, be part of a tight-knit group of students, and design your own major. You'll also be funded for study abroad opportunities.

Learn more on our Graham Scholars page, including how to apply.

The scholarship ranges between $8,000 and $16,000 (over 4 years) and is awarded based on the student’s secondary school academic achievement

• Open to first time full time resident students seeking F-1 student visa status applying for an undergraduate degree
• Applicants must be accepted by June 1st to be considered
• Scholarship recipients will be selected and notified by mid June
• Applicants must have a minimum 3.2 GPA or equivalent to be considered
• Applicants must qualify for an I-20 certificate of eligibility for F-1 status
• Scholarship award is for eight full-time semesters, excluding summers and study abroad, toward one undergraduate degree
• Recipients must maintain a 2.75 grade point average and live on campus housing in order to continue receiving the scholarship
• All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy
• Students under disciplinary suspension lose future merit scholarship eligibility

Amount Varies

• Awarded to students with talent in vocal and instrumental music and musical theatre regardless of major
• Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to qualify
• Student must be full-time. Music majors are not eligible (and are instead eligible for the Vincent Risley scholarship).
• All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy
• Scholarships may be renewed for students maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.5

Have questions? Contact Dr. Grace Muzzo (Coordinator, Division of Music), at gmuzzo@ycp.edu.

Applications for Fall 2019 are available here.

Presidential Research Fellowship Scholarship recipients receive a four-year full-tuition scholarship, but that's just the start of the benefits of this exclusive, academically-challenging and rewarding program for high-performing students.

Presidential Research Fellows:

• Work closely with a faculty mentor
• Design an original research project with other research fellows that will contribute new knowledge or new expression to a field of study.
• Participate in interdisciplinary “high impact” learning opportunities — you will obtain a deeper learning of how your major relates to others
• Submit to a peer-reviewed journal
• Present at research conferences

Priority consideration applications are due by March 2, 2019, for incoming Fall 2019 freshmen. A list of requirements and the application is available on the Presidential Research Fellowship page.

We partnered with Raise.me to offer micro-scholarships that recognize your everyday achievements and allow you to start earning money for college beginning in the 9th grade. You can accumulate up to $6,500 in micro-scholarships per year. York College will guarantee a minimum scholarship amount equal to the amount of the Raise.Me micro-scholarships. If the student is awarded total York College funds in excess of the Raise.Me total, funds will not be added to the York College total. If the York College total is less than the Raise.Me total, funds will be added to the York College total to equal the Raise.Me total.

Amount Varies

• Awarded to students with a major or minor in music
• Audition required
• After a successful audition, students are considered
• Satisfactory progress in the music program is required to renew the award
• Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to qualify
• All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy
• Please note: the Vincent Risley Scholarship would be in addition to any of the above merit awards
• Learn more about auditioning in the Division of Music

Transfer Merit Scholarship

Ranges from $1,000 to $4,500 per year

The York College Transfer Merit Scholarship award is for up to three years, (six full-time, continuous semesters, excluding summers and Study Abroad), toward one undergraduate degree. You'll be automatically considered once you complete your application. 

• Full-time accepted transfer students
• A minimum grade point average of 2.00 is required to renew the scholarship each year for up to three years (six full-time, continuous semesters, excluding summers)
• Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to qualify
• Students under disciplinary suspension lose future merit scholarship eligibility
• All information is subject to change in the federal/state regulations and York College policy

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship

Beginning Fall 2018, the PTK Scholarship award at York College is for up to three years, (six full-time, continuous semesters, excluding summers and Study Abroad), toward one undergraduate degree. You'll be automatically considered once you complete your application. 

• Full-time accepted transfer students who transfer to York College as a current member of the PTK Honor Society
• Applicant must provide a copy of his/her current PTK certificate as part of the application process
• A minimum grade point average of 2.00 is required to renew the scholarship each year for up to three years (six full-time, continuous semesters, excluding summers)
• Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to qualify
• Students under disciplinary suspension lose future merit scholarship eligibility
• All information is subject to change in the federal/state regulations and York College policy

HACC Scholarship Program

Beginning Fall 2018, the HACC Scholarship award at York College is for up to three years, (six full-time, continuous semesters, excluding summers and Study Abroad), toward one undergraduate degree. You'll be automatically considered once you complete your application. 

• For Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) students who are enrolling full time at York College
• Applicant must be transferring from HACC as their last college attended
• Applicant must have at least 30 completed credits at HACC
• Applicant must have an accumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at HACC at time of application review
• A minimum grade point average of 2.00 is required to renew the scholarship each year for up to three years (six full-time, continuous semesters, excluding summers)
• Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to qualify
• Students under disciplinary suspension lose future merit scholarship eligibility
• All information is subject to change in the federal/state regulations and York College policy

More information about scholarships is available by contacting Erica Schieler, Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions, at eschieler@ycp.edu.

Full Tuition and general fees for up to 8 full-time fall/spring semesters

• Student must have a parent employed and deemed eligible by a member institution of either the Tuition Exchange, Inc. (TE, Inc.) or the Council of Independent Colleges – Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP)
• The employer’s Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer can provide specific eligibility requirements
• Admission to York College of PA is the only requirement for consideration
• Three CIC-TEP Scholarships are awarded each fall to incoming freshman on a first-come/first-served basis
• Transfer students can be considered for a CIC-TEP Scholarship if a scholarship from their freshman year has gone unclaimed
• Five or more TE, Inc. Scholarships are awarded each year to incoming freshman and transfer students
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required to renew the scholarship each year
• Replaces any other merit based award
• Exchange scholarships may not be used for part-time study (< 12 credits), summer courses, study abroad, or graduate studies
• Exchange scholarships do not cover semesters in which a major requires study at another institution and tuition is paid to that institution (directly or through YCP)
• Additional information is obtainable from the YCP Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer, Prof. Rick Osborn rosborn@ycp.edu