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Scholarships

Peirce College offers merit-based and need-based scholarships to help students fund their educations. Where possible, we provide applications for scholarships on the Web. Applications are also available from your Academic Advisor or from Student Financial Services.

Each scholarship has a different set of requirements and application deadlines. Many scholarships require a written essay and letters of recommendation.


All scholarship essays should use this formatting:


Letters of recommendation should follow these guidelines:


All Scholarship submittals must be received by Peirce College by 5:00 p.m. EST on the date specified. Peirce College will not be held responsible for any lost or misdirected mail. We recommend delivery confirmation be used for U.S. Mail deliveries.


First Year Student (FYI) 2011 Scholarship

To apply for this scholarship, students must:

Deadline: September 15, 2011

Scholarship will be awarded in Fall 2011

For more information, please contact:

FYI@peirce.edu or 215-670-9219.


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Peirce College New Student Scholarship

To apply for this scholarship, students must:

For more information, please contact:

Financial Aid Office
Program Manager, Financial Aid
888.GO.Peirce, ext. 9370
Fax: 215-545-3671


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Peirce College Continuing Education Scholarship

To apply for this scholarship, students must

For more information, please contact:

Financial Aid Office
888.GO.Peirce, ext. 9370
Fax: 215-545-3671


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W.W. Smith Scholarship

Apply for a chance to receive up to a $2,500 scholarship.

To be eligible you must:

To apply for the scholarship:


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THE HOPE TAX CREDIT

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1)

Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009, textbook and other course material expenses incurred in 2009 and 2010 that are not covered by scholarship or grant aid may be counted towards the newly created tax credit called the American Opportunity Tax Credit on that year's tax return. According to the IRS, the new credit temporarily replaces and expands the previous Hope Credit for tax years 2009 and 2010, making the American Opportunity Tax Credit available to a broader range of taxpayers, including many with higher incomes and those who owe no tax. It also:


Tax Incentives

Below are brief summaries of the tax incentives most likely to benefit adult, nontraditional students. Not all students or parents will qualify for these tax credits. Be sure to obtain a complete explanation of these tax incentives and consult with your tax advisor before you make financial decisions or use them in filing your federal income taxes.


American Opportunity Tax Credit

At present, the American Opportunity tax credit will be in effect for 2011 and 2012. It amends the current Hope Scholarship tax credit and will provide a credit of up to $2,500 per tax year. Course materials, including textbooks, are now covered. In addition, up to 40 percent or $1,000 will be a refundable credit.


Lifetime Learning Credit

Up to $2,000 per year per return may be claimed for qualified educational expenses.


Student Loan Interest Deduction

The maximum interest deduction is $2,500. The loans must have been used to pay qualified costs of attendance, including room and board.


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International Student Scholarship

Due to federal regulations, international students are not eligible to receive state or federal aid. Peirce College has created a scholarship to help international students experiencing financial hardship. Eligible students must be attending classes at our Philadelphia campus.


Criteria:


Amount:

$2,000 per year ($1,000 in Fall and $1,000 in Spring)

For more information, contact Juanita Wooten:

888-GO-PEIRCE, x9177

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National Guard Scholarship

Criteria:

At least one of the five scholarships will always be awarded to a Pennsylvania Guard Member or spouse. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

Essay Requirements

Award Amount: Full Tuition and Fees for a Peirce College degree
The recipient of the scholarship will receive full tuition and fees for up to ten (10) classes per academic year, for a total of 40 three-credit courses plus the required 1-credit orientation class. The recipient is required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. All federal and state grants will be applied to their account first. The scholarship will be awarded unconditionally for the first year of study. Thereafter, the scholarship is renewable for each subsequent year of studies if the recipient remains in good standing. "Good standing" means the recipient receive no failing grade in any course, maintains a GPA of 3.00 or higher and remains an active member/spouse of the National Guard. The scholarship will become null and void if the recipient exits the College for a full calendar year or becomes inactive by not taking classes for one calendar year. The scholarship is renewable until completion of a bachelor's degree up to a maximum of six years.
To contact a Peirce Representative, please call 888.GO.PEIRCE, ext. 9000, or click here to complete the web form.

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Community College Scholarship Program

To qualify for this scholarship, students must:

Applicable only if the student remains current. If the student leaves Peirce and is out 1 year from last class taken, scholarship will no longer apply. Eligible only once per student lifetime.

Award: This is a renewable award and funds will be dispersed on a term by term basis and after Federal and State grants have been applied. Award is up to $3000 per academic year.

Contact your admission representative for further details.

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Arthur J. Lendo Endowed Scholarship Fund

To qualify for this scholarship, students must:

Deadline: July 15, 2011

For more information, please contact:
Peirce's Admissions Office at 1-888-GO.PEIRCE, ext. 9000

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2011 Joan Weldon Scholarship Fund

To qualify for this scholarship, students must:

Mail applications to:

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Continuing Education Alumni Scholarship

To qualify for this scholarship, students must:

For more information, please contact:

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Edna Thompson '32 Scholarship Fund - Emergency Award

Though a generous bequest from Edna Thompson '32, the purpose of this scholarship is to provide emergency financial support to alleviate some financial burdens many worthy and needy students face as they work to achieve a college education. This scholarship will provide assistance to students who:

ALL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS HAVE BEEN AWARED FOR THE 2011-2012 ACADEMIC YEAR

For more information, please contact:

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Peirce College Board of Trustees Scholarship

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President's Scholarship Competition

New applicants or current Peirce College students with fewer than 15 Peirce College credits seeking their Bachelor's Degree can compete for these Scholarships.
Awards up to $10,000

Submission Deadline: November 1, 2012
Candidate Interviews: November 17, 2012

To enter, each candidate must submit a Scholarship Review Package in their selected degree program consisting of the following:

For more information, please contact:

Admissions
888.G0.PEIRCE, ext. 9000
Fax: 215-670-9366
info@peirce.edu

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Annual Mayor's City of Philadelphia Scholarships

Peirce awards two scholarships for full tuition and fees each year to City of Philadelphia employees or residents. Click here to download a Scholarship Application»

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 1, 2012

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