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Manage PennWest Scholarships Student FAQ's

How do I apply for PennWest Endowed scholarships?
    • To begin applying through the one-stop General Scholarship Application log-in to your myPennWest account and then follow these how-to instructions.
What endowed scholarships am I applying for with the one-stop application?
    • Explore a list of PennWest Endowed scholarships available through the California, Clarion, and Edinboro Foundation by clicking here.
Which application do I complete?
    • Undergraduate Freshman Scholarship Application: Available by campus for incoming freshman or second semester freshman.
    • Undergraduate Scholarship Application for Current/Transfer Students: Available by campus for returning PennWest students and incoming transfer students.
    • Graduate Scholarship Application: Available to all PennWest graduate level students.
How do I change or remove a reference?
    • Not yet submitted application: Go to “My Application” tab and click “Continue Application”, withdraw the reference then click "Save and Continue”.
    • Submitted application: Go to the “Home” tab and click “Manage Letters of Recommendation” and click "withdraw” button next to applicable reference.
Can I manage my recommendations after the application has been submitted?
    • Yes. Go to the “Home” tab and click “Manage Letters of Recommendation” button under the “My Tasks” section or click “Review your answers” button under the “Completed Tasks” section to change, update or send a reminder to your reference.
How do I know if my recommendations have been completed?
    • Login to your “Manage PennWest Scholarships” portal and monitor the status of your recommendations.
    • It is your responsibility to contact your recommenders and provide information and support while they complete and submit your recommendation by the deadline.
Can I change answers after submitting my application?
    • No. Once you submit your application, your answers are final.
When will Committee Members meet and begin to award candidates?
    • Committee Members will begin to meet and award scholarships after the deadline for the scholarship application has ended.
Will I be notified if awarded?
    • Yes. Students will receive an email notice from scholarships@pennwest.edu if awarded a scholarship. The email will provide next step instructions, which include a thank you letter for the Donor of the scholarship.
Do I have to complete a thank you letter?
    • Yes. A thank you letter is required by the student to accept the scholarship and allow disbursement of the award toward a term invoice. Follow these how-to-instructions.
    • Once the thank you letter is completed and approved by an Administrator, the scholarship will switch from an “offered” to “accepted” status in the students Financial Aid Self Service portal in their myPennWest account, allowing disbursement.