Diversity Resources For

Future and Incoming Undergraduate Students

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the Eberly College of Science! We offer a variety of programs and resources to support your transition to campus.

Opportunities for Incoming Students

RiSE UP

Representation in Science at Eberly for Undergraduate Prehealth Students (RiSE UP) is an academic school year program to help incoming first-year students prepare for their science major and immerse them into the healthcare field. The program also includes structured social and cultural events that encourage students to build relationships with each other and relate in-class activities to out-of-class experiences.

Learn More About RiSE UP

First-Year in Science and Engineering (FISE) Living Learning Community 

FISE offers a residential experience for first-year students seeking to live in a diverse and inclusive STEM-focused living and learning community.

Learn More About FISE

 

Undergraduate Scholarships

Bunton-Waller Undergraduate Scholarship Program

*This scholarship is only offered to incoming first year students.*

Named in honor of Mildred S. Bunton and Calvin H. Waller, the first-recorded African American alumna and alumnus of Penn State, the Bunton-Waller Undergraduate Scholarship Program is a merit-based award given to students who bring diverse perspectives, identities, and interests to Penn State. The Bunton-Waller program attracts students who contribute to the diversity of the student body and demonstrate strong academic and professional potential. In addition to the merit-based awards, Bunton-Waller recipients are part of the Penn State Educational Equity Scholars Program community, and participate in a living and learning community in their first year.

To be considered for scholarships within the Eberly College of Science including Bunton-Waller, high school seniors should complete the Science Scholarship application. The deadline to submit your Science Scholarship Application is February 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST. You must submit your application to Penn State before you are eligible to apply for scholarships within Eberly.

 

Millennium Scholars Program

The Penn State Millennium Scholars Program is designed for high-achieving science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students who will become leaders in their chosen fields and are committed to increasing the diversity of professionals in STEM-related disciplines. Millennium Scholars are students with both the passion and the ability to advance the frontiers of knowledge and change the world.

Learn About and Apply to the Millennium Scholars Program

Additional Resources

Interested in learning more about Eberly? Feel free to contact us to start scheduling your visit. 

We are committed to providing a supportive and engaging environment for our students both inside and outside the classroom. In preparation for your arrival to campus, we encourage you to explore our resources for current undergraduate students.

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