<p>Chinaman, </p>
<p>Look for scholarships that are awarded outside of Penn. It takes more time and effort than simply receiving a package from the school. But, money is money!</p>
<p>Philadelphia gives about 50 HEFTY scholarships to kids in Philly who want to attend Penn. You have to be accepted by Penn first. Then, anyone who is a resident of the city of Philadelphia proper can apply for “The Mayor’s Scholarship”. From what I hear, it’s pretty much a full ride and is designed to keep the talent in Philly. I know you’re not in Philly. But, this is just one example of a way to get decent merit money from other sources.</p>