Scholarships
Through the hundreds of scholarship opportunities at ESU and the ESU Foundation, students who otherwise would not be able to attend ESU are able to do so through the generous financial support of those who strongly believe in the merits of higher education.
The selection criteria for the awards vary significantly. Among the factors which may impact a student's eligibility are: major course of study, grade point average, SAT scores, class rank, athletic prowess, recommendations of professors and teachers, and in some cases, geographic area.
Merit Scholarships
East Stroudsburg University offers a variety of different Merit Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to full tuition including the following: Pocono Promise, International Merit Based Scholarships, and the Band Audition Scholarship.
- PA Residents - Awards range from $1,000 - Full Tuition
- Renewal Requirements - You can earn this scholarship every year by earning 30 credits per academic year with a qualifying GPA. Student may receive for a total of 8 consecutive fall/spring semesters (4 academic years).
- Contiguous States - Awards range from $2,000 - Full Tuition
- Renewal Requirements - You can earn this scholarship every year by earning 30 credits per academic year with a qualifying GPA. Student may receive for a total of 8 consecutive fall/spring semesters (4 academic years).
- Out of State Residents - Awards range from $2,000 - $11,574
- Renewal Requirements - You can earn this scholarship every year by earning 30 credits per academic year with a qualifying GPA. Student may receive for a total of 8 consecutive fall/spring semesters (4 academic years).
The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship
The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship recognizes and rewards qualified transfer undergraduate students for their academic achievement.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the PTK Scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:
- Be offered admission to an undergraduate degree program at East Stroudsburg University.
- Be a US citizen for undergraduate tuition purposes.
- Provide evidence of PTK membership from their local community college chapter.
- Transfer with a conferred associate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.25 cumulative college grade point average on a 4.00 scale as presented on their official final college transcripts.
The PTK Scholarship awards qualified transfers students a $1,000 annual scholarship applied in equal parts to the fall and spring semesters, ($500 per fall and spring semester).
| Cumulative College GPA | Scholarship Award |
|---|---|
| 3.25 – 4.00 | $1,000 Annually |
Students who receive The PTK Scholarship are also eligible to receive the Warrior Transfer Scholarship, provided the student meets eligibility criteria.
Renewal Requirements
The PTK Scholarship is renewable for a total of 6 consecutive fall/spring semesters (3 academic years) of undergraduate study in a degree program offered at East Stroudsburg University.
Students must maintain full-time enrollment, earn twenty-four (24) credits each academic year (12 per fall and spring semesters), and maintain a minimum 3.00 cumulative ESU grade point average.
ESU Native American Scholarship
- Members of any tribe may receive a 50% tuition only scholarship for fall and spring semesters assuming they meet the below criteria:
- Documented affiliation with a federally recognized Tribal Nation
- Income first year cumulative high school GPA of 3.5
- Transfer student cumulative transfer GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrate Financial Need (student must complete the FAFSA at Studentaid.gov)
- The student must be a US Citizen or eligible non-citizen as determine by federal statute
- The scholarship may be used for up to:
- Freshmen recipients: 4 full-time years (8 full-time semesters)
- Transfer recipients: 3 full-time years (6 full-time semesters)
The student must complete 30 hours and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress for the scholarship to be renewed for the next year.
Lenape Nation Tuition Adjustment
Members of the Lenape Nation displaced due to forced relocation will receive a tuition adjustment to grant the student in-state tuition status regardless of the state the student is currently residing in as long as they are recognized as being a member of the Lenape nation or one of its tribes (Lenape, Delaware, Minsi (AKA Munsee, etc.)
Students must provide:
- Documented affiliation with the Lenape Tribal Nation
- Student must be a US Citizen or eligible non-citizen as determined by federal statue (student may complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov or present documentation of citizenship status)
Athletic Scholarships
East Stroudsburg University offers several types of Athletic Scholarships sponsored by our foundation and our Athletic Training Program.
Foster Education Tuition Waiver Program
The Fostering Independent Through Education Tuition Waiver Program (FosterEd). This program provides tuition waivers to eligible youth who have been or are in foster care. The program is administered collaboratively by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency in conjunction with PA Department of Education, Human Services, and Labor & Industry.
To Qualify:
- File the FAFSA
- Apply for and be eligible for the Chafee Education and Training Grant (Chafee ETG Program) due by May 1, 2023 for the 2022-2023 academic year.
- Submit your Chafee Application to:
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- PHEAA
PA State Grant and Special Programs
PO Box 8157
Harrisburg PA 17105-8157
- PHEAA
For more information about the FosterEd Waiver program or possible other resources available to you if you qualify for the FosterEd Program, please contact our school-appointed FosterEd Point of Contact:
Bailey Higgins
Case Manager
Health & Wellness
Sycamore Suites, Lower Level 041
bharman@esu.edu
External Scholarships
There are many public and private scholarships available to college students. Scholarships are awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement, financial need, campus and community involvement, and leadership experience. These scholarships do not need to be repaid. When applying to external scholarships, avoid scholarship fraud by ensuring the scholarships are from a source you trust. Some local searches may include, student or parent employers, student high schools, foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups. For more information on scholarships, please visit Federal Student Aid or contact our Financial Aid Department at FA@esu.edu.
Below is a list of external scholarship resource links that can help students get a jump start on their search.
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall 110
- Phone:
- (570) 422-2800
- Fax:
- (570) 422-2850 (Fax)
- Title of Department Leader
- Director Financial Aid
- Name
- Leo Hertling
- E:
- fa@esu.edu
- Phone:
- (570) 422-2828
