Commonwealth Engineering Scholars Program
The Commonwealth Engineering Scholars (CES) Program supports College of Engineering students in their transition from Penn State campuses to University Park. The program is designed to promote a successful transition by offering structured academic preparation in math or physics, a one-day virtual leadership conference, and a fall semester mentoring program that fosters connection and support through engagement with current CES mentors. Participants also receive a scholarship in recognition of their commitment to the program.
The CES Program is open to engineering students who are transitioning from a Penn State campus to the College of Engineering at University Park for the fall semester of each academic year.
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must have approval for a change of campus and be admitted to and enrolled in the College of Engineering at University Park for the upcoming fall semester.
- This program is limited to College of Engineering students. This program is not open to students who request a Temporary Change of Campus.
- Students must have completed the spring semester immediately prior to enrollment at University Park at another Penn State campus (e.g., spring 2026 at Penn State Harrisburg and fall 2026 at University Park in the College of Engineering).
- Students must complete the College of Engineering Scholarship Application, in addition to the program application.
- Students must commit to full participation in and successful completion of the following program components:
- Jump Start (four-week virtual program held during Maymester)
- Commonwealth Engineering Scholars Leadership Conference (one-day virtual orientation held two weeks prior to the start of the fall semester)
- Commonwealth Engineering Scholars Mentoring Program (in-person programming, held during the fall semester)
Students selected for the CES Program will receive a one-time $2,000 scholarship awarded during the fall semester.
Why Participate?
The CES Program offers several valuable opportunities, including:
- Building a strong sense of community
- Engaging in professional development workshops
- Connecting with a peer mentor to support your campus involvement and transition
- Networking with fellow engineering students
- Becoming acquainted with resources available within the College of Engineering
- $2,000 scholarship
Cost
There is no cost for participants associated with this program.
