The Penn World Scholars Program attracts outstanding students from around the globe and provides them with the foundation for lives as global leaders.
Penn World Scholars are selected based on exceptional leadership potential, academic achievement, financial need, and career plans. They receive financial support throughout their time at Penn, consistent with the most generous awards available to undergraduates. They are chosen from among a geographically, linguistically, and culturally diverse pool of students who will enhance our student body’s academic competitiveness and global diversity.
Meet the Penn World Scholars, Class of 2013
Meet the Penn World Scholars, Class of 2012
Meet the Penn World Scholars, Class of 2011
Penn’s campus, with its wide range of programs and opportunities, offers an ideal environment for students who want to make a difference globally. The program builds upon students’ academic work by providing experiences beyond the classroom, aimed at creating a global leadership network of alumni and students.
Students meet with University leaders, international alumni, and distinguished visitors, and they take the lead on organizing events that interest them. They also gain practical global leadership experience by participating in international internships.
We currently have 15 Penn World Scholars, from every corner of the globe, who may attend any of four undergraduate schools and major in any academic subject.