Application Process

Timeline:

  • Application DUE: January 31, 2027 THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.  THIS DEADLINE WILL NOT BE EXTENDED BY THE GOVERNMENT.
  • Committee Review and Assessment: February 1-28
  • All applications, rankings and cost materials are forwarded by Penn State to DoW Program: NLT February 28
  • The Department of Defense Program will make selections: May (estimated)
  • Grant Award from DoD to PSU to fund awards: July/August

Students who are interested in applying for the DoW-Scholarship Program must complete:

  1. Complete the ONLINE application with the National Scholarship program.
  2. Letters of recommendation from faculty, staff, or employers (see the instructions in the application).  The letters of recommendation must address the applicant’s capability in the six competency areas.
  3. Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.  Unofficial Transcripts are acceptable for the application. If you are selected, you will need to submit OFFICIAL transcripts to the government.
  4. Completed application with your knowledge and ability in the six competency areas (see the instructions in the application).
  5. Returning Scholarship Students who started on the CySP or CSA Scholarship have re-application deadlines. See the PI for questions.

ALL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS will be reviewed by the Penn State Committee and will receive a rating of HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, RECOMMENDED or NOT RECOMMENDED.