PENN Entertainment Diversity Scholarships for Children of Team Members – Vocational Program

High school seniors or current vocational school students seeking a vocational certification with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.0 may apply for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate financial need.

A varied number of scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each will be awarded.

Verification of vocational school enrollment (class schedule) will be required during the summer before check is mailed to the attending school. Scholarship funds must be applied toward tuition, fees and other appropriate educational expenses. These funds will be disbursed in one payment.

Donor
PENN Entertainment
Award
$2,500.00
Deadline
02/16/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you the dependent of a PENN Entertainment team member with one-year tenure?
  2. Please select the PENN Entertainment property at which your parent/guardian works.
  3. If you chose OTHER from the list of properties, please list the location of your parent/guardian's work.
  4. Please list the team member ID number of parent or guardian.
  5. Upload a copy of a pay stub from PENN Entertainment for the qualifying parent/guardian.
  6. Please upload your most current transcript (unofficial).
  7. Please upload your resume, to include extracurricular and community engagement activities.
  8. Please upload a "Financial Need Letter" explaining why you need assistance with your college/school expenses.
  9. Please upload a letter of recommendation from an adult (non-family) who can speak to your determination, ability to overcome challenges and/or be successful at the college level.
  10. Please detail the following regarding the vocational school you plan to attend: 1.) Amount of other scholarships/financial aid secured 2.) Amount of parent/guardian contribution/amount saved 3.) Amount of student contribution/amount saved 4.) Annual cost of tuition 5.) Name of vocational school
  11. Essay - 500 words - Please detail all of the following: Tell us what impact this scholarship would have on your future. Include your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your field of study and future goals. How has your family background affected the way you see the world? What role do you think access to education has in promoting a diverse and inclusive society? Why are you a good candidate to receive this award?
  12. I hereby authorize PENN Entertainment to utilize information within my application and my likeness for publicity and public relations purposes.
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