University of Pennsylvania 2025 Mayor's Scholarship Program

As a high school student, you are probably thinking about college and wondering how much it will cost to attend. The University of Pennsylvania, in agreement with the City of Philadelphia, offers a special financial aid program for Philadelphia students called the Mayor's Scholarship Program.

Penn is one of a select group of institutions across the nation that is committed to a need-blind admission policy. This means that Penn's Office of Admissions evaluates admissions without regard to whether a student is applying for financial aid. Like other Penn students who receive financial aid, Mayor's Scholars receive an aid package that meets 100% of their demonstrated need, as determined by Student Financial Services.

• Table of Content
• About University of Pennsylvania
• Mayor's Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Mayor's Scholarship Program
• Requirements for Mayor's Scholarship Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Mayor's Scholarship Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania (commonly known as Penn or UPenn) is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia. Incorporated as The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn is one of 14 founding members of the Association of American Universities and one of the nine original colonial colleges.

Mayor's Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of Mayor's Scholarship Program

The amount of the scholarship varies, depending on each student’s demonstrated financial need.

Requirements for Mayor's Scholarship Program Qualification

The Mayor’s Scholarship is available to Philadelphia residents who attend high school in Philadelphia or one of its contiguous counties (Bucks, Delaware, or Montgomery), and who apply for admission and financial aid.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Mayor's Scholarship Program

Once admitted, the Student Financial Services office will determine each student’s financial need, based on submitted financial aid applications and tax returns. If a student demonstrates financial need, they will be considered for a Mayor’s Scholarship.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Eligible prospective students only need to complete the financial aid process for Prospective Students to be considered.

For more detals, visit University of Pennsylvania Scholarship webpage