Summer Scholarship Opportunities and Programs for Undergraduate Students

Continuing Students

Summer Stay – Students can earn up to $2,500 in exchange for completing a 140-hour on-campus research or internship experience alongside 9+ credit hours of online or on-campus coursework. Research and internship credits count. This opportunity is very competitive.

Summer Internship Plus – Selected students earn up to $1,000 for completing an off-campus internship alongside 6+ credit hours of online or on-campus coursework. Internship credits count.

Summer Finish Scholarship – Selected students earn up to $500 for graduating during August rather than waiting until December.

Spring Forward – An academic recovery program for students on academic probation at the end of the fall semester. Students must meet certain requirements to be eligible to apply for a scholarship of up to $1,500 to help take courses during summer.

Summer Housing Scholarship – Students experiencing homelessness and students who have spent time in foster care may apply for a summer housing scholarship. This award will be applied to room and board in University Residences. Email us at thinksummer@purdue.edu

Financial Aid – Summer is a header at Purdue so students have easier access to need-based institutional and federal aid. Federal and institutional aid is only available to degree-seeking students. Detailed information can be found on the DFA website.

Pre-College and New Beginner Students

Summer Start – Five-week, direct-admission residential program. Students complete 7 credit hours during summer, receive a coach, and live on campus throughout the year.

Early Start – Incoming fall admits who switch to summer. Students may complete up to 9 credit hours fully online or on campus.

Summer College for High School Students – Opportunity for students who are at least 15 years old and have a 3.30 or higher GPA to earn credit at Purdue over the summer. Scholarships are available to 21st Century Scholars.

Questions? Email us at thinksummer@purdue.edu.

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