York College of PA scholarships and merit aid

All first-time students considered automatically from the completed admissions application; amount based on classroom performance and residency status. No GPA/SAT/ACT grid is published.

Renewal terms (GPA or duration) for the first-year merit award are not stated on the scholarships page; the third-party-context line '$4,000-$52,000 for four years' was not found on ycp.edu. Ask the aid office for written renewal criteria.

Every accepted first-time student receives a merit award; no separate scholarship application. Amount varies by residency status. automaticOnStats is false only because no stat cutoffs are published — consideration itself is automatic with the admissions application.

Full-time accepted transfer students; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; automatic consideration with the admissions application.

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).

Award runs up to three years (six full-time, continuous semesters, excluding summers and Study Abroad), toward one undergraduate degree. Students under disciplinary suspension lose future merit scholarship eligibility.

Full-time accepted transfer students who transfer as current PTK Honor Society members; must provide a copy of current PTK certificate; U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

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).

Automatic consideration once the application is complete; award covers up to three years (six full-time, continuous semesters) toward one undergraduate degree. Dollar amount not stated on the page.

Harrisburg Area Community College students enrolling full time; HACC must be last college attended; at least 30 completed credits at HACC; U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

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).

Automatic consideration with the application; up to three years (six full-time, continuous semesters) toward one undergraduate degree. Dollar amount not stated on the page.

First-time full-time resident students seeking F-1 visa status; awarded on secondary school academic achievement; must be accepted by June 1st; must qualify for an I-20 certificate of eligibility.

Recipients must maintain a 2.75-grade point average and live on campus housing in order to continue receiving the scholarship; award is for eight full-time semesters toward one undergraduate degree.

Per year over 4 years. Recipients selected and notified by mid-June. Students under disciplinary suspension lose future merit scholarship eligibility.

Competitive application reviewed on overall merit, not limited solely to previous academic performance; may include an interview. Applications for fall 2027 entrants due February 15, 2027.

To continue receiving the scholarship each year: maintain a minimum 3.3 GPA and show satisfactory academic progress; engage with a community of scholars; produce original research; work with a mentor; publish or publicly share completed research; remain in good standing as a YCP student.

Four-year full tuition and general fees scholarship (published base amounts only — all other fees and differentials are the student's responsibility). Part of the Honors Program. The page currently shows the fall 2027 application cycle.

Competitive application reviewed on overall merit; focus on volunteer and civic engagement. Applications for fall 2027 entrants due in spring 2027.

Awarded for a maximum of four years (eight semesters). To renew: maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and satisfactory academic progress; engage in a minimum of 30 hours/semester of volunteer engagement, innovation, and leadership through the Spartan Volunteer Network; participate in program events; remain in good standing; complete required Changemaker clearances and forms.

$5,000 per year, $20,000 over four years, applied toward tuition. Part of the Honors Program.

Must have been selected for and participated in the YCASE Finalist Exhibition in high school; accepted to YCP; enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours) in an arts-related program. One student selected per year; selection may include an interview.

Provided $5,000 per year for four consecutive years ($20,000 total); scholars must maintain satisfactory academic progress, contribute to YCP art programs and Marketview Arts activities, and mentor new scholars after their first year.

$20,000 toward tuition for an incoming first-year planning to concentrate in an arts-related discipline. Member of the Honors Program. Page currently shows the fall 2027 application cycle.

Selected students from the York City School District / William Penn High School, chosen during high school; administered with the Crispus Attucks Association and the York City School District.

Provides four years of tuition-free education along with free room and board; students must participate in activities promoting leadership and civic responsibility.

Full tuition PLUS free room and board for four years — the closest thing to a full ride at YCP, but limited to selected William Penn High School students.

Parent must be employed and deemed eligible by a member institution of Tuition Exchange, Inc. or the CIC Tuition Exchange Program. Admission to York College is the only requirement for consideration. Three CIC-TEP scholarships awarded each fall first-come/first-served; five or more TE, Inc. scholarships awarded each year.

Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required to renew the scholarship each year; covers up to 8 full-time Fall/Spring semesters; may not be used for part-time study, summer courses, study abroad, or graduate studies.

Full tuition and general fees for up to 8 semesters. IMPORTANT: replaces any other merit-based award and any need-based institutional aid — it does not stack.