Posted: November 12, 2025

The Engagement Access Award is here to help your academic journey. Apply today to secure the tools you need to be successful at Penn State.

The Engagement Access Award is here to help College of Agricultural Sciences undergraduate students with financial need advance their academic and professional progress. Awards range from $50 to $200 and are intended to help undergraduate students participate in academic and career-enriching opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach due to cost.

Examples of eligible items/expenses:

  • textbooks and other books
  • computer equipment (e.g., a monitor), lighting or microphone for virtual meetings
  • travel gear (e.g., a suitcase)
  • professional clothes
  • course or program-related materials (e.g. field equipment)
  • student organization fees or activities
  • registration fees for a conference
  • travel for academic purposes

Use this website to start applying for the Engagement Access Award.

For more information contact Dr. Milton Newberry
at mgn105@psu.edu or 814-865-3215