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"50 for 50th" scholarship helps students in need

As Penn State Harrisburg enrollment has increased, so has the need for additional financial assistance for students. Scholarships can help to fill the gap between families’ financial need and available aid, helping to keep Penn State affordable.

To commemorate its 50th anniversary, the college has initiated the 50 for 50th Campaign, with the goal of directly impacting at least 50 additional students through new philanthropic gifts before the end of the anniversary year. 

Harrisburg alums named Alumni Fellows

Two Penn State Harrisburg alumni were among 24 recently honored by the University for outstanding professional accomplishments and given the lifelong title of Alumni Fellow, the highest award given by the Penn State Alumni Association.

Alumni Society honors outstanding students

Penn State Harrisburg’s Alumni Society honored two exceptional students with the Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Society Scholarship. The award is funded through alumni support, with additional funds generated through Alumni Society events. The scholarship award is based on academic excellence, participation in extra-curricular activities and a student’s essay on their college experience.