Scholarships

PNW offers a range of scholarships to help students pay for college. The best part? Scholarships don’t need to be repaid, so apply as soon as possible to see what’s available!

Coming Soon—A New Scholarship Service!

PNW is in the process of launching a new scholarship service that will maximize opportunities for our students. Our anticipated launch is late fall 2023. We will update this page with details as they’re available. Students can also expect announcements via email to your pnw.edu account or MyPNWlife.

Currently Accepting Applications

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Two Easy Steps to Free Money for College

1. Apply Early to PNW

Did you know that first-year and new transfer students are automatically considered for academic scholarships as part of the admissions process? All you have to do is fill out your  PNW application—the sooner, the better!

Learn More About Admissions Scholarships

2. Submit an Application When PNW Scholarships Open

As noted above, PNW is in the process of launching a new scholarship service that will maximize opportunities for our students. Our anticipated launch is late fall 2023. We will update this page with details as they’re available. Students can also expect announcements via email to your pnw.edu account or MyPNWlife.

Looking for Scholarships Elsewhere?

Scholarship search engines can be a very useful tool in helping students locate scholarships. Many scholarship search websites require the applicant to complete a profile and attempt to match the student with possible scholarship opportunities. Avoid applications requiring a fee and learn about ways to protect yourself from scholarship scams.

Additional Resources

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Applying for Aid

The single easiest step you can take to be eligible for free financial aid is to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

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Thank-You Notes

Sending a donor thank-you note shows your appreciation—and supports efforts to secure additional funding for PNW students like you.

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PNW Net Price Calculator

How much does PNW cost? Enter your basic information and receive an estimated “net price” figure with estimated costs and anticipated grants and scholarships.