Application Information
Thank you for your interest in the Maguire Scholars Program at Penn State.
The application for the 2022–2023 academic year is now closed.
The application for the 2023-2024 academic year will open in February 2023.
General Information
The Maguire Scholars Program at Penn State selects students who graduate from a Maguire Foundation partner high school. The Maguire Foundation provides last-dollar scholarship support to up to five students beginning in their first year for a maximum of eight semesters. Scholars must remain in good academic standing and be an active participant in school and their community.
Maguire Scholars at Penn State:
- Receive support and mentorship from an academic coach in the Office of Scholars Programs
- Meet monthly with all Maguire Scholars for peer engagement and support
- Develop and complete community action or service-learning project each semester
- First-year Scholars will live in the Educational Equity Scholars Special Living Option in Beaver Hall and attend a Scholars Seminar during their fall and spring semesters
Eligibility to Apply
- Qualify for admission to and attend Penn State University Park
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by Penn State's Financial Aid Office
- Graduate from a Maguire Foundation partner high school
- Have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average or equivalent in high school
- Be engaged in community action, extracurricular activities, or leadership programs
- Contribute at least $5,000 per year to tuition, room, and board
- Complete a Maguire Scholars Program Application
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, counselor, or community leader
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Recommendation letters
Applications to the Maguire Scholars program need to include a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, counselor, or community leader who can accurately assess the potential of the applicant to maximize this scholarship opportunity.
Recommendation letters should include:
- Maguire Scholar applicant's first and last name
- Recommender's first name, last name, and middle initial (if applicable)
- Title
- Name of School/Organization
- Office Address
- Cell Phone
- Work Phone
- Email address
Please contact LaShelle Cross (lmc6733@psu.edu) with questions.
