Ellen Drake Weeks Laptop Scholarship

woman with laptop that was given out through the Ellen Drake Weeks laptop scholarship fund sitting outside

 

Personal technology, such as a reliable laptop and wi-fi access, is crucial to student success. The purchase of a new and functional laptop can be unreachable for some PSU students who must then use outdated or shared systems. Recipients of this scholarship will receive a quality laptop that is theirs to keep--even beyond their experience at PSU.  


The application for the scholarship is an easy process, but there are some qualifications, such as enrollment in a minimum number of credit hours, and eligibility for some level of financial aid.  When the scholarship application window is open, the specific details of the minimum qualifications will be listed at that time.  While we are working to secure more funding for this scholarship, the need is usually greater than our funding can support.

 
If you would like to give to the Ellen Drake Weeks Laptop Scholarship, please visit our foundation website, In the Fund Designation Box, search on “Laptop” and then select PSU Ellen Drake Weeks Laptop Scholarship.

Status

The application window for winter 2026 scholarship awards is closed.  Due to limited funding, we are only able to offer this scholarship once a year.  Our next anticipated award cycle will be winter of 2027, usually starting in February.  

If you would like to be notified when the next award cycle begins, please add your name & email to our notification list:

Laptop Scholarship Notification List

Impact

  • 455 laptops distributed to students since the inception of this scholarship

Questions?

We are grateful to our financial sponsors:

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