PSU Scholarship Policy

PSU is committed to recognizing student achievement and encouraging academic excellence.

PSU follows clear standards and procedures to ensure fairness.

Eligibility

  • Full-time Enrollment: Students must be enrolled full-time in the current quarter.
  • Financial Standing: No outstanding balance from previous quarters
  • Minimum Enrollment Period: Students become eligible for Personal Achievement Scholarships after completing three consecutive full-time quarters.
  • Attendance: Students must maintain good attendance standing.

Restrictions

  • No overlapping awards: Only one scholarship may be applied at a time.
  • Single Application: Multiple applications in the same quarter are not allowed.
  • Scholarships apply to tuition only (fees are excluded).
  • Applications must be submitted during the recess before each quarter starts.
  • Approved scholarships will be applied to the student’s finance portal/remaining balance by the end of the third week of the quarter.

 

PSU Scholarships (Effective Fall 2025)

PSU encourages students to grow and make an impact both inside and outside the classroom.

PSU scholarships recognize students for their achievements, personal growth, and meaningful contributions.

 

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT

“Rising to the Challenge” - Students unlocking their potential

PSU rewards students with the potential to grow and achieve because they show determination to overcome challenges and develop their abilities. By celebrating these students, we aim to motivate others to pursue their own goals with effort and dedication.

Academic Excellence & Growth

Artistic & Entertainment

Athletic

 

Honors students who achieve high performance or show strong improvement in their studies.

 

Celebrates creativity in arts, music, design, performance, or digital content.

 

Recognizes students committed to sports, discipline, and teamwork.

Intellectual Curiosity

Collaboration & Teamwork

Global Engagement

 

Rewards students who pursue research, certifications, or advanced skills.

 

Acknowledges meaningful contributions to group projects or organizations.

 

Highlights students involved in cross-cultural learning or international experiences.

 

SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION

“Driving Change”- Students creating a better future

PSU rewards students with the potential to make a positive difference. By recognizing this potential and celebrating these students, we hope to inspire students to take initiative and get involved a step forward the world.

 

Civic Impact

Green Leadership

 

Students who take part in civic life and service show the potential to strengthen their communities, and this scholarship recognizes that promise.

 

●       Volunteering

●       Health Advocacy

●       Healthcare

●       Social Justice

●       Education Outreach

●       Community Building

 

This award goes to students whose care for the environment and sustainable action point toward future leadership in protecting the planet.

 

●       Conservation Projects

●       Climate Activism

●       Environmental Research

NextGen Innovators

Bridge Builders

 

Innovation matters, and this scholarship supports students who demonstrate the potential to develop ideas and solutions that improve lives.

 

●       Running Startups

●       Product Design

●       Technology-for-Good Projects

●       Filing Patents

 

By bringing people and ideas together, students with this potential foster inclusion and understanding, and this scholarship honors that role.

 

●       Tutoring

●       Social Engagement

●       Youth Activism

●       Other Initiatives Promoting Fairness and Opportunity

 

ACP (Accounting Certificate Program) Scholarship

PSU provides ACP-specific scholarship support based on the following criteria:

  • GPA 3.5 or higher
  • Successful completion of 9 courses
  • CPA Exam Fee Support: PSU reimburses the $100 CPA Exam application fee upon proof of passing the exam.