Private Grant & Scholarship Opportunities
Various private grants and scholarship opportunities can help further offset the cost of your DeSales education. We've assembled a list of helpful resources for your consideration.
DeSales Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to the many private grants and scholarships available, thanks to the generosity of our donors, DeSales also offers many scholarship opportunities for our undergraduate students and ABSN students.
Scholarship databases and search engines
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American Association of University Women (AAUW): Bethlehem
Bethlehem Branch AAUW awards college scholarships to female high school seniors and to women whose education has been interrupted.
Scholarships are based on academic promise and financial need.
Eligibility: Adult women residing in the Lehigh Valley who are pursuing a bachelor's degree.
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American Association of University Women (AAUW): Harrisburg
The American Association of University Women, Harrisburg branch, announces six college scholarships available to women from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry County who are pursuing degrees in the 2023-2024 academic year.
The Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship ($2,500) will be awarded to a female resident of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County who attends an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Requirements include completion of 60 credits, a minimum 3.40 GPA, demonstration of financial need, and enrollment as a full-time student for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The Member Memorial Scholarship ($1,500) will be awarded to a female resident of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County who attends an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania in pursuit of an associate or bachelor’s degree. Requirements include completion of 15 credits, minimum 3.00 GPA, demonstration of financial need, and enrollment on at least a half-time basis (6 credits per term) for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The Ronald D. and Kathleen A. Krausse STEM Scholarship ($1,500) will be awarded to a female resident of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County who attends an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in a STEM major. Requirements include completion of 30 credits, minimum 3.00 GPA, demonstration of financial need, and enrollment as a full-time student in the 2023-2024 academic year.
The Sally C. Chamberlain Scholarship ($1,500) will be awarded to a female resident of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County who is seeking to resume or renew academic work for credit towards career employment or advancement, for example, those who have experienced interruptions in their post-secondary education and want to resume their studies. Requirements include completion of 15 credits toward an associate or bachelor’s degree, a minimum 2.9 GPA, demonstration of financial need, and enrollment on at least a half-time basis (6 credits per term) at a college or university in Pennsylvania for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The Jack Sherwin Memorial Humanities Scholarship ($1,500) will be awarded to a female resident of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County who attends an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in the humanities (e.g. history, philosophy and religion, modern and ancient languages and literatures, fine and performing arts, media and cultural studies). Requirements include completion of 30 credits, minimum 3.00 GPA, demonstration of financial need, and enrollment as a full-time student in the 2023-2024 academic year.
The Jack Sherwin Memorial Political Science Scholarship ($1,500) will be awarded to a female resident of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County who attends an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in political science, international studies, foreign policy, or related academic majors. Requirements include completion of 30 credits, minimum 3.00 GPA, demonstration of financial need, and enrollment as a full-time student in the 2023-2024 academic year.
Contact Information: AAUW Scholarship Committee at HbgAAUWScholarship@gmail.com
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Citizens Scholarship
0 essays. 0 report cards. 1 solid financial bump.
Enter to win the Citizen Scholarship, and you're in the running for a monthly $2,500 prize, and eventually our yearly $15,000 prize towards tuition.
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students.
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Discover Student Loan Scholarship Award
Throughout the year, 12 winners will be randomly selected to receive a $5,000 Discover® Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses.
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students.
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Scholarship Fund recipients are selected based on merit. Award amounts range from $500 - $5,000, based on relative need. Must be of Hispanic Heritage.
Eligibility: Students of Hispanic heritage, for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — African American Business Leaders Council
The African American Business Leaders Council Scholarship recognizes outstanding African American high school seniors & adult learners who have demonstrated academic ability and a commitment to learning, achievement, and community service.
Eligibility: African American high school seniors & African American adult learners who wish to attend a higher education institution and who have graduated from high school at least one year ago.
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Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — Women's Business Council Scholarships
The Women's Business Council Scholarship recognizes outstanding female high school seniors & adult learners who have demonstrated academic ability and a commitment to learning, achievement, and community service.
Eligibility: Female high school seniors & adult learners who wish to attend a higher education institution and who have graduated from high school at least one year ago.
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Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — Young Professionals Council
The YPC Student of the Year Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior or an undergraduate/graduate student from the Lehigh Valley that is currently attending a university/college in the Lehigh Valley.
Eligibility: Current senior in high school or an undergraduate/graduate student from the Lehigh Valley that is currently attending a university/college in the Lehigh Valley.
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Mensa Foundation's College Scholarship Program
Mensa Foundation's college scholarship program bases its awards totally on essays written by the applicants. Consideration is not given to grades, academic program or financial need.
Application process opens September 15 and closes January 15.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen students who are enrolled in accredited colleges.
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Pettable Mental Health Importance Scholarship
The Mental Health Importance Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship open to any student who believes mental health is important. Open to high school seniors and current undergraduate students.
Eligibility: High school seniors and undergraduate students.
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Reagan Foundation Scholarship
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.
Eligibility: high school seniors enrolling in a 4-year college/university.
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Sallie Mae $2,000 Scholarship
Sallie Mae cares about providing you the resources needed to successfully navigate financing college. That's why we're offering you the opportunity to earn a $2,000 scholarship. We know that college is a big step forward in achieving your goals and we want to help you get there using all the tools Sallie Mae has to offer.
Eligibility: Upcoming undergraduate or current undergraduate student.
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Sallie Mae: Completing the Dream Scholarship
The Sallie Mae Fund’s Completing the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors helps make the dream of higher education a reality for outstanding high school seniors from historically underserved communities.
Eligibility: Enrolled full-time or part-time in either a Two-year, Four-year, or Vocational certification program.
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SmartSolar Sustainability Scholarship
The SmartSolar Sustainability Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship that’s open to all students who strive to make sustainable choices.
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students.
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The Pennsylvania Society Scholarship Program
The Pennsylvania Society's Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award invites Pennsylvania public school juniors to submit an original essay discussing the modern-day relevance of a Benjamin Franklin quote.
Eligibility: PA public school juniors
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing (Healthcare Majors)
Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.
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Andrew Budraitis Foundation Scholarship (STEM majors)
Eligibility: Student who is or has graduated from a high school within the Lehigh Valley and will attend a 4-year institution.
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Annual Harris Lowry Manton LLP Civil Justice Scholarship (Law & Law-Adjacent majors)
Eligibility: Current or incoming Law or Law-adjacent major students.
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LVHN-Pocono Foundation Scholarships (Nursing Majors)
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in the last two years of a nursing program, be in the upper 25% of his/her class, and have a 3.2 grade point or above.
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Nordson BUILDS Scholarship (Business, Finance, Accounting, STEM, IT majors)
Eligibility: Students planning to or are already enrolled in an accredited 4-year university.
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Northampton County Medical Society Alliance Scholarships (Healthcare Majors)
Eligibility: Student resides in Northampton County, PA, and must be accepted or enrolled in a healthcare related program.
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PrimePutt Scholarship for Sports Majors
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students majoring in a sports or sports-adjacent subject.
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing (Healthcare Majors)
Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.
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Citizens Scholarship
0 essays. 0 report cards. 1 solid financial bump.
Enter to win the Citizen Scholarship, and you're in the running for a monthly $2,500 prize, and eventually our yearly $15,000 prize towards tuition.
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students.
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Discover Student Loan Scholarship Award
Throughout the year, 12 winners will be randomly selected to receive a $5,000 Discover® Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses.
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students.
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Scholarship Fund recipients are selected based on merit. Award amounts range from $500 - $5,000, based on relative need. Must be of Hispanic Heritage.
Eligibility: Students of Hispanic heritage, for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — Young Professionals Council
The YPC Student of the Year Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior or an undergraduate/graduate student from the Lehigh Valley that is currently attending a university/college in the Lehigh Valley.
Eligibility: Current senior in high school or an undergraduate/graduate student from the Lehigh Valley that is currently attending a university/college in the Lehigh Valley.
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LVHN-Pocono Foundation Scholarships (Nursing Majors)
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in the last two years of a nursing program, be in the upper 25% of his/her class, and have a 3.2 grade point or above.
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Northampton County Medical Society Alliance Scholarships (Healthcare Majors)
Eligibility: Student resides in Northampton County, PA, and must be accepted or enrolled in a healthcare related program.
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PrimePutt Scholarship for Sports Majors
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students majoring in a sports or sports-adjacent subject.
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SmartSolar Sustainability Scholarship
The SmartSolar Sustainability Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship that’s open to all students who strive to make sustainable choices.
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students.
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing (Healthcare Majors)
Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.
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Citizens Scholarship
0 essays. 0 report cards. 1 solid financial bump.
Enter to win the Citizen Scholarship, and you're in the running for a monthly $2,500 prize, and eventually our yearly $15,000 prize towards tuition.
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students.
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Discover Student Loan Scholarship Award
Throughout the year, 12 winners will be randomly selected to receive a $5,000 Discover® Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses.
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students.
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Scholarship Fund recipients are selected based on merit. Award amounts range from $500 - $5,000, based on relative need. Must be of Hispanic Heritage.
Eligibility: Students of Hispanic heritage, for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — African American Business Leaders Council
The African American Business Leaders Council Scholarship recognizes outstanding African American high school seniors & adult learners who have demonstrated academic ability and a commitment to learning, achievement, and community service.
Eligibility: African American high school seniors & African American adult learners who wish to attend a higher education institution and who have graduated from high school at least one year ago.
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Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — Women's Business Council Scholarships
The Women's Business Council Scholarship recognizes outstanding female high school seniors & adult learners who have demonstrated academic ability and a commitment to learning, achievement, and community service.
Eligibility: Female high school seniors & adult learners who wish to attend a higher education institution and who have graduated from high school at least one year ago.
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Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce — Young Professionals Council
The YPC Student of the Year Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior or an undergraduate/graduate student from the Lehigh Valley that is currently attending a university/college in the Lehigh Valley.
Eligibility: Current senior in high school or an undergraduate/graduate student from the Lehigh Valley that is currently attending a university/college in the Lehigh Valley.
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LVHN-Pocono Foundation Scholarships (Nursing Majors)
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in the last two years of a nursing program, be in the upper 25% of his/her class, and have a 3.2 grade point or above.
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Northampton County Medical Society Alliance Scholarships (Healthcare Majors)
Eligibility: Student resides in Northampton County, PA, and must be accepted or enrolled in a healthcare related program.
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Pettable Mental Health Importance Scholarship
The Mental Health Importance Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship open to any student who believes mental health is important. Open to high school seniors and current undergraduate students.
Eligibility: High school seniors and undergraduate students.
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PrimePutt Scholarship for Sports Majors
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students majoring in a sports or sports-adjacent subject.
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SmartSolar Sustainability Scholarship
The SmartSolar Sustainability Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship that’s open to all students who strive to make sustainable choices.
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students.
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Andrew Budraitis Foundation for Veterans Scholarship
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Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship
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Folds of Honor Higher Education Scholarship
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Scholarship for Military Children
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The Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council Scholarship Program
