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Financial Aid:

Scholarships

Peirce College offers need-based and non-need based scholarships to help students fund their educations.

Please review each scholarship opportunity carefully. Many of these scholarships are located on the Scholarship Common Application. Student must be a Peirce College student to apply for the following scholarships.


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.

Submit completed scholarship application to:
Peirce College
Office of Financial Aid
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia PA, 19102
or Financialaid@peirce.edu


First Year Student (FYI) 2013 Scholarship

To apply for this scholarship, student must:

Deadline: Tuesday, October 1, 2013

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, student must:

Submit completed scholarship application to the Peirce College Office of Financial Aid at 1420 Pine Street, Philadelphia PA, 19102 or Financialaid@peirce.edu.

Submit completed scholarship application to:
Peirce College
Office of Financial Aid
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia PA, 19102
or Financialaid@peirce.edu


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W.W. Smith Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to full-time undergraduate students in a degree-granting course of study, in good academic standing, and whose financial needs cannot be met by other aid programs. This scholarship will provide an annual award in an amount up to $5,000.

Criteria:
Applicants Must:

Students awarded the scholarship must*:

*Failure to do so may result in the loss of the scholarship

Deadline: July 15, 2013

Submit completed scholarship application to:
Peirce College
Office of Financial Aid
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
or Financialaid@peirce.edu

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International Student Scholarship

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:

888.467.3472, x9177

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National Guard Grant

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. 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. Further details of the scholarship awards will be provided in a financial aid award letter.
To contact a Peirce Representative, please call 1.888.467.3472, 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:

This scholarship is awarded unconditionally for the first academic year of enrollment. Thereafter, the scholarship is renewable for each subsequent year of studies if the recipient maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. The scholarship will become null and void if the recipient exits the College for a full calendar year. Further details of the scholarship awards will be provided in a financial aid award letter.

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:

Essay Format Guidelines:

Deadline: July 15, 2013

The scholarship award winner will be announced by the end of July 2012.

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

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

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Peirce College Board of Trustees Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this award is to provide financial support for new and existing students who demonstrate financial need.

Applicants Must:

Students awarded the scholarship must*:

*Failure to do so may result in the loss of the scholarship

Deadline: August 15, 2013

Submit completed scholarship application to the Peirce College Office of Financial Aid at 1420 Pine Street, Philadelphia PA, 19102 or Financialaid@peirce.edu.

Submit completed scholarship application to:
Peirce College
Office of Financial Aid
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
or Financialaid@peirce.edu

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President's Scholarship Competition

New applicants to Peirce College or applicants that have fewer than 15 Peirce College credits who are seeking their Bachelor's Degree can compete for this Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded unconditionally for the first academic year of enrollment. Thereafter, the scholarship is renewable for each subsequent year of studies if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Further details of the scholarship awards will be provided in a financial aid award letter. This scholarship is open to undergraduate students only.

Awards up to $10,000

Submission Deadline: October 28, 2013
Candidate Interviews: November 16, 2013

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»
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. 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, and maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher. The scholarship will become null and void if the recipient exits the College for a full calendar year. The scholarship is renewable until completion of a bachelor's degree up to a maximum of six years. Further details of the scholarship awards will be provided in a financial aid award letter. This scholarship is open to undergraduate students only.

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 3, 2013

For more information, please contact:

Admissions
888.467.3472, ext. 9000
Fax: 215-670-9366
info@peirce.edu

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PEIRCE COLLEGE - MILDRED BROWN-O'BANNON '38 SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose: This scholarship was created by Lt. Col. Frank O'Bannon to honor his wife, Mildred Brown-O'Bannon, class of 1938. This scholarship will provide an annual award in an amount up to $500.

Criteria:
Applicants Must:

Deadline: July 15, 2013

Submit completed scholarship application to:
Peirce College
Office of Financial Aid
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
or Financialaid@peirce.edu

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PEIRCE COLLEGE - THE ANGELO E. DIANTONIO ACCOUNTING AWARD

Purpose: The purpose of this award is to provide scholarship support to students majoring in accounting who have completed 60 credit hours or more toward their degree and have demonstrated good citizenship. This award provides an annual award in an amount up to $500.

Criteria:
Applicants Must:

Students awarded the scholarship must*:

*Failure to do so may result in the loss of the scholarship

Deadline: July 15, 2013

Submit completed scholarship application to:
Peirce College
Office of Financial Aid
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
or Financialaid@peirce.edu

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PEIRCE COLLEGE - WILL CLIFTON '84 SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose: This scholarship was established to honor Will Clifton, a 1984 graduate of Peirce College and president of the Black Student Union. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to an African-American student who has successfully completed 24 or more credits and are enrolled in a two year degree program. This scholarship will provide an annual award in an amount up to $500.

Criteria:
Applicants Must:

Deadline: July 15, 2013

Submit completed scholarship application to:
Peirce College
Office of Financial Aid
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
or Financialaid@peirce.edu

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PEIRCE COLLEGE - ARCADIA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to a full-time second year student enrolled in a two year degree program. This scholarship provides an annual award in an amount up to $750.

Criteria:
Applicants Must:

Students awarded the scholarship must*:

*Failure to do so may result in the loss of the scholarship

Deadline: July 15, 2013

Submit completed scholarship application to:
Peirce College
Office of Financial Aid
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
or Financialaid@peirce.edu

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PEIRCE COLLEGE - THE AHMED OMAR '03 ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to students majoring in accounting who have completed 60 credit hours towards their degree. This scholarship provides an annual award in an amount up to $1,500.

Criteria:
Applicants Must:

Deadline: July 15, 2013

Submit completed scholarship application to:
Peirce College
Office of Financial Aid
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
or Financialaid@peirce.edu

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PEIRCE COLLEGE GRANTS

Alumni Grant

Peirce College allows children, grandchildren and spouses of a Peirce alumnus to apply for an Alumni Grant. Submit an application for Alumni Grant here.

Sibling Grant

Peirce's Sibling Plan offers the sibling of a Peirce student or graduate. Submit an application for Sibling Grant here.

NOTE: If more than two siblings apply, the amount will be divided equally (or as requested) for a combined amount of no more than 25%.

Awarding of Alumni and Sibling Grants:

The Alumni and Sibling Grants are contingent upon the applicant meeting all of the following eligibility requirements. To be eligible the applicant: (1) must provide documentation that a parent, sibling, grandparent or spouse graduation status.(2) Must provide documentation proof of their relationship to alumni and/or sibling .(3) Must meet all of the College's admission standards and qualifications before being eligible for the grant. In some cases, college can retrieve records to prove eligibility. The grant allow for the following discounts: 25% for 12 credits or more, 20% for 9 credits, 15% for 6 credits, 10% for 3 credits. This grant will be applied for tuition only.

Protect and Serve Grant

Peirce College will provide a Protect and Serve Grant, on tuition only (not on fees), to all members of The Fraternal Order of Police and Fire Fighters, Active or Retired Armed Forces, EMT workers and Correction Officers. The grant will be available to spouses and dependent children (according to the Internal Revenue Service definitions for legal dependent) who are accepted at Peirce College. Student must provide documentation of organization. Submit an application for Protect and Serve Grant here.

Awarding of Protect and Serve Grant:

The Protect and Serve Grant is contingent upon the applicant meeting all of the following eligibility requirements. To be eligible the applicant: (1) must provide supporting qualified documentation (2) Must meet all of the College's admission standards and qualifications before being eligible for the grant. The maximum discount is 25% off tuition. Documentation must be received prior to the start of session or term. No retroactive awards will be made.

For more information, please contact:

The Office of Financial Aid
p:215.670.9370
f: 215.545.3671
tf:1.888.467.3472 x9370
e: Financialaid@peirce.edu

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to new students entering Peirce College and second year students who have completed a minimum of 24 credits. This fund will provide an annual award in an amount up to $2,000 for new students and $8,000 for second year students. All students (including past recipients) must reapply each year.

Criteria:
Applicants Must:

Students awarded the scholarship must*:

*Failure to do so may result in the loss of the scholarship

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EDNA THOMPSON '32 SCHOLARSHIP FUND - EMERGENCY AWARD

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

Peirce College will fund up to $1,500 each to up to 10 students per year who are seeking emergency financial support and who fall within one of the categories indicated above. All students applying for this scholarship must meet the following general eligibility criteria and can only apply once per academic year:

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Please review and complete the application for consideration.

For more information, please contact:
Office of the Dean of Students
1.888.467.3472, ext. 9265
Fax: 215-670-9101