PSATS Scholarship
Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors · Free to apply
Award
$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
- December 31, 2026
- closes in 49 days
- Essay
- Yes
- about 500 words
- Recommendations
- 2
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~4.3 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the PSATS 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
To apply
- An essay, about 500 words.
- 2 letters of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- Must live in a township of the second class.
- Must attend a township board of supervisors meeting, typically in your home township.
- One of the two required letters of recommendation must be from a township supervisor.
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About the scholarship
The PSATS Scholarship program offers four $1,500 awards to high school seniors residing in a township of the second class. Applicants can choose to apply under either the Local Government Achievement or Academic Achievement track. Requirements include attending a local township meeting, obtaining two recommendations (one from a township supervisor), and submitting an original essay along with high school transcripts.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Attend a local township board of supervisors meeting.
- 2Write an original essay of at least 500 words for either the Local Government Achievement or Academic Achievement track without using AI.
- 3Obtain two letters of recommendation, including one from a township supervisor.
- 4Gather your high school transcript and personal accomplishments list.
- 5Submit the completed application form and all files online, or mail them to the PSATS office by December 31, 2026.
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 Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.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
- ~4.3 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is December 31, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 31 each year.
- Applications close
- December 31, 2026
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 PSATS Scholarship
How much is the PSATS Scholarship worth?
The PSATS Scholarship awards $1,500.
When is the PSATS Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is December 31, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 31 each year.
Who is eligible for the PSATS Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Pennsylvania; Open to high school seniors.
Does the PSATS Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 500 words, 2 recommendations, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 4.25 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the PSATS 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 4.3 hrs of work.
Is the PSATS Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The PSATS 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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