PACAC Scholarship
Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC) · Free to apply
Award
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,000 to $1,500 · One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- February 1, 2027
- closes in 81 days
- Essay
- Yes
- about 650 words
- Recommendations
- 1
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~3.8 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the PACAC Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Pennsylvania
- Open to high school seniors
- GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted)
To apply
- An essay, about 650 words.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- At least one member of the student's secondary school counseling office, community-based organization, or independent educational consultant must be an active PACAC member.
- Must demonstrate financial need and academic performance in a college prep curriculum.
Good to know
- Preference is given to applicants who reside in Pennsylvania.
- 11:59pm EST on February 1, 2027.
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Requires 3.0+ GPA
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About the scholarship
The PACAC Scholarship awards one-time prizes to graduating high school seniors who attend a school or work with a counselor affiliated with PACAC. Winners are chosen based on academic merit in a college prep program, financial need, and educational aspirations, with the highest-ranked applicant receiving the $1,500 Benjamin James Memorial Scholarship and four others receiving $1,000 each. Applicants must apply online through Going Merry and provide an essay, short answer, transcript, and recommendation.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Access the application portal hosted on Going Merry when it opens in late November.
- 2Submit one short answer response (up to 200 words) and one essay (up to 650 words).
- 3Upload an unofficial high school transcript.
- 4Provide the email address of a school counselor, CBO counselor, or independent educational consultant so they can submit a recommendation.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~3.8 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 1 each year.
- Applications close
- February 1, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the PACAC Scholarship
How much is the PACAC Scholarship worth?
The PACAC Scholarship awards $1,000 to $1,500.
When is the PACAC Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is February 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 1 each year.
Who is eligible for the PACAC Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Pennsylvania; Open to high school seniors; GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted).
Does the PACAC Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 650 words, 1 recommendation, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.75 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the PACAC Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Pennsylvania residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 3.8 hrs of work.
Is the PACAC Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The PACAC Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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