The Pennsylvania State University does not discriminate in academic scholarship selection on the basis of age, health, sex, marital status, number of children, etc. Such information is useful in the selection of recipients of awards from endowed funds bearing restrictions based on handicaps, health problems, and sex restrictions, or to assist in assessment of appropriate living costs. Awards may be made from funds bearing such restrictions only if necessary compensatory funds are available from other sources as required under Title IX Regulations, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other authorities. Graduate Fellowship is an award of money to a graduate student, granted in recognition of academic distinction, often but not necessarily requiring that the recipient be in need of financial assistance. It usually, but not always, implies financial need.
Award is recognition for achievement of a single specific nature.
It may be for grades, for activities, or a combination of both grades and activities. A written proposal addressed to the President with the proper University official for the specific proposal. If possible, the funds should be flexible enough to provide aid where most required and to be available in order that all students have an opportunity to be potential recipients. The University will not administer a student aid program that is contrary to the law, or restricted on an unreasonable geographic basis. Approval and acceptance for the University is a responsibility of the Treasurer, with final approval by the Board of Trustees.