Scholarships

Certificate Scholarship

Provides $250 for a student who demonstrates a serious commitment to academic success in a certificate program.

Eligibility:

Applicants who are enrolled in a certificate program.

Requirements:

To apply, candidates for the Certificate Scholarship must:

• Submit a letter of recommendation by an instructor or program director who has observed the student’s commitment to academic excellence.
• The student will submit an essay that explains the student’s commitment to academic success measured by the following characteristics:
  • High academic achievement
  • Cooperative and collaborative behavior in class or online
  • Demonstrates the determination to succeed despite life’s challenges
  • Exhibits the highest level of professional behavior
• Be enrolled in a certificate program.
• Have completed at least one full term of classes.
• Be registered for 6 credits or more.
• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Complete Financial Aid for the term in which the scholarship is being requested.

Award

• An individual may only receive the Certificate Scholarship one time.
• Four (4) Certificate Scholarships will be awarded each year.
• Certificate Scholarships will be awarded in the order they are received each year.

No stipends are allowed.

Committed Learner Scholarship

Provides $250 for a student who demonstrates a serious commitment to academic success based on a recommendation by an instructor or program manager as well as other listed requirements.

Eligibility:

Applicants who are enrolled in an associate degree program.

Requirements:

To apply, candidates for the Committed Learner Scholarship must:

• Be recommended in writing by an instructor or program manager who has observed the student’s commitment to academic excellence.
• A student’s commitment should be measure by the following characteristics:
  1. High academic achievement
  2. Cooperative and collaborative behavior in class or online
  3. Demonstrates the determination to succeed despite life’s challenges
  4. Exhibits the highest level of professional behavior
• Be enrolled in an Associate Degree program.
• Have completed at least one full term of classes.
• Be registered for 9 credits or more.
• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Complete Financial Aid for the term in which the scholarship is being requested.

Award:

• An individual may only receive the Committed Learner Scholarship
• Four (4) Committed Learner Scholarships will be awarded each
• Committed Learner Scholarships will be awarded in the order they are received each year.

No stipends are allowed.

DocMJ Cannabis Scholarship

The cannabis industry is rapidly evolving, with increasing opportunities in areas such as medicine, agriculture, law, business, and more.

By supporting students who are dedicated to this field, a $1,000 DocMJ Cannabis Scholarship, aims to contribute to the development of future leaders and innovators in the cannabis space.  

DocMJ is honored to sponsor this scholarship and looks forward to P.I.T. selecting a student who shares our commitment to advancing cannabis education, and responsible use. We believe that investing in the education of future cannabis leaders and advocates is essential to the continued progress of the industry. Click here to learn more about DocMJ. 

The scholarship will be awarded to one student who demonstrates academic achievement, financial need, a passion for the cannabis industry, and a commitment to responsible advocacy and education surrounding cannabis use and policy. We hope this scholarship will help reduce the financial burden of education while encouraging the recipient to continue their contributions to the industry.  

Please apply by November 30th.

No stipends are allowed.

New Student Scholarship

Provides up to $500 for students entering their first term in any program at P.I.T.

Eligibility
Applicants who are enrolled in their first term at P.I.T..

Requirements
To apply, candidates for the New Student Scholarship must:

• Be registered for 8 credits or more.
• Submit a personal essay that explains why you want to go to college and why you chose your program of study.
• Complete Financial Aid (if using) prior to the start of classes.

Award

• An individual may only receive the New Student Scholarship one time.
• New Student Scholarships will be awarded in the order they are received each year.

No stipends are allowed.

Next Step Scholarship

This scholarship provides up to $500 to a recent P.I.T. graduate towards their transfer to a four-year college or university.

Eligibility:

Candidates must be a P.I.T. alumni.

Requirements:

To apply, candidates for the Next Step Scholarship must:

• Have graduated after P.I.T. within the previous 12 months with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Transfer to a college or university within one year of being awarded this scholarship.

Award:

• Students must submit proof of registration from a new college or university to P.I.T.’s business office within one year of being awarded this scholarship along with a scholarship award letter.
• Scholarship monies will be sent directly to the transfer college or university.

No stipends are allowed.

Notification Letter

Students who are awarded a scholarship will receive an emailed notification, which states the amount to be credited to their student account. The actual award amount will be adjusted not to exceed the recipients’ tuition and fees. The amount of a scholarship award may be affected by federal and/or state grants for which the student is determined to be eligible.

Out-of-State Scholarship

Provides scholarships for students enrolled and registered in the following Associate’s Degrees: Cannabis Business, Cannabis Health Therapy, Cannabis Horticulture, or Health Care Management with Coding Academy.

Eligibility
Applicants who reside outside of the state of Pennsylvania and are enrolled and registered in one of the above-listed Associate Degree programs at P.I.T.

Requirements
To apply, candidates for the Out-of-State Scholarship must:

• Be registered for 9 credits or more each term.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Be a resident of any state outside of Pennsylvania and submit proof of residency.
• Complete Financial Aid (if using) for the term in which the scholarship is being requested.
• An individual may reapply every term for review.

Award

• Four (4) Out-of-State Scholarships will be awarded each year.
• Out-of-State Scholarships will be awarded in the order they are received each term.

No stipends are allowed.

Parenting Support Scholarship

The Parent Support Grant offers an opportunity to provide scholarships to alleviate the financial burden on parenting students, allowing them to focus on their education.

Eligibility:

Applicants who are parents and currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program that demonstrates a financial need.

Requirements:

To apply, candidates for the Parenting Student Scholarship must:

• Must meet with Parenting Success Coach before submitting a scholarship application.
• Be registered for 9 credits or more.
• Complete Financial Aid for the term in which the scholarship is being requested.

Award:

• Scholarships will be awarded monthly in the order received.

No stipends are allowed.

Presidential Scholarship Program

Provides $1,000 toward an Associate Degree.

Eligibility:

All Full-Time students enrolled in Associate Degree programs who complete at least nine credits per term or semester and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or better.

Requirements:

Candidates for the Presidential Scholarship must:

• Complete Financial Aid for the term in which the scholarship is being applied to.
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a faculty or staff member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.
• Submit a personal letter that explains the financial need for the scholarship.

Award:

• Twelve (12) Presidential Scholarships will be awarded each term.
• Presidential Scholarships will be awarded in the order they are received each year.

No stipends are allowed.

Practical Nursing Academic Excellence Scholarship

Provides up to but not to exceed $450 for the clinical portion of the Practical Nursing program.

Eligibility:

All full-time students accepted into our Practical Nursing Program who have demonstrated academic excellence but have a short-term financial hardship that will force them to withdraw from the program.

Requirements:

Candidates for the Practical Nursing Academic Excellence Scholarship must:

Complete all requirements for acceptance into the Practical Nursing Certificate program:

• Meet class and grade prerequisites
  • C or better in AHT 180 or an accepted TEAS Score
  • C or better in BIO 140 (or equivalent)
• Have submitted (or have proof of submission of) all medical and background clearance
• American Databank Account created
• Official high school transcript, GED transcript, or PA Department of Education (DOE) Certificate of Preliminary Education (CPE) or proof of request
• Negative Drug Screen Results
• FBI Clearance including fingerprints
• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check
• Current Adult, Child and Infant CPR (Healthcare Provider) certification
• Mumps, rubella, rubeola, and varicella titers/ Booster vaccination(s) of mumps, rubella, rubeola, and/or varicella if titer non-reactive/non-immune with a repeat titer to verify immunity
• Tetanus-diphtheria booster vaccination within the last 10 years
• Tuberculosis screening 2 step OR Quantiferon blood test: negative results
• Please note: if positive results must provide Chest X-ray result done within last 5 years.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series of three (3) doses completed OR in progress
• Seasonal Flu vaccine is required
• Current Certification in Adult, Infant and Child Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (American Heart Association recommended)
• Physical exam signed and dated by the healthcare provider.

• Complete all Financial Aid for the Practical Nursing program
• Submit a one-page essay explaining the short-term financial hardship
• The deadline for applications to this scholarship is July

Award:

A Practical Nursing Academic Excellence Scholarship will be awarded “up to” but not to exceed $450 for the clinical portion of the Practical Nursing program. Funds will be applied to the student’s account only after PHEAA and PELL grants have been awarded in each term, in order to meet unfulfilled financial needs for the current term. No student stipends or refunds will be released directly to students from funds awarded through a Practical Nursing Academic Excellence Scholarship.

• Practical Nursing Academic Excellence Scholarships will be awarded in the order they are received each year.
• Institutional scholarship awards may not be combined.

No stipends are allowed.

Return to Learn Scholarship

Provides $250 for students enrolled and registered in an associate degree at P.I.T.

Eligibility
New applicants enrolled and registered in their first term in an associate degree at P.I.T. who have graduated from high school or obtained their G.E.D. more than one year before enrollment.

Requirements
To apply, candidates for the Return to Learn Scholarship must:

• Be registered for 9 credits or more.
• Submit a personal essay that explains your need for the scholarship.
• Complete Financial Aid (if using) for the term in which the scholarship is being requested.

Award

• An individual may only receive the Return to Learn Scholarship one time.
• Two (2) Return to Learn Scholarships will be awarded each year.
• Return to Learn Scholarships will be awarded in the order they are received each term.

No stipends are allowed.

W.W. Smith Scholars Program

This Scholarship, provided by the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust, provides $2,000 to $10,000 in scholarship funds to students in need.

Scholarship funds may be used for tuition and books. The scholarship payment will be applied to the student’s account in two payments to be determined by the scholarship committee.

Eligibility for Consideration 

Students may participate in any of the College’s Academic Programs and must be:

• Enrolled full time
• A U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident, as per federal guidelines.
• A permanent resident of one of these locations:
  • Pennsylvania counties – Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia
  • City of Camden, New Jersey
• In good academic standing with cumulative and current (most recent term) grade point averages (GPA) at 2.5 or better. A minimum GPA of 2.5 must be maintained. If not, the student will have one term to improve their GPA or the scholarship will be forfeited.
• A student with demonstrated financial need

If selected as a final recipient of the scholarship:

• The student will have 15 days to write an original thank you letter to the funder, or they will forfeit the scholarship.
• The student must sign a consent form within 15 days to release information to the funder on the student’s educational progress, or they will forfeit the scholarship. The funder will hold all information confidential.

Interested students must submit: 

• a letter of recommendation from an instructor or community leader
• an essay addressed to the W.W. Smith Scholars Program
  • essay must detail applicant’s need/reason for request

Completed application is due:  June 15^th or September 15^th 

Award

• An individual may reapply for the scholarship the following year