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Each year, the Philadelphia Foundation awards more than 200 scholarships from funds we manage. Explore the searchable directory below to discover what each scholarship funds, its requirements, application materials needed and deadlines.

Important Note:

  • Each scholarship has individual criteria, deadline and requirements.
  • Before applying, carefully review the information provided to make sure the scholarship is an appropriate one for you.
  • The first time you select “Apply online” you will be asked to create a free account that you can use to apply for all of our scholarships.

Questions about scholarships? Email scholarships@philafound.org.

Alumni Association of the School of Nursing of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Nursing School Scholarship

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OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students
DEADLINE:
May 10, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Nursing
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship awards(s) are determined annually. Award amounts will range from $500 to $5,000
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must be a resident of the Greater Philadelphia Region (see application for specifics)
  • Preference given to an applicant who is related to or sponsored by a HUP Alumni
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • College/University acceptance letter (if applicable)
  • Financial aid award letter or recent school bill
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • Student Resume
  • Two Recommendation letters
  • Sponsor Form (if applicable)
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship awards(s) are determined annually. Award amounts will range from $500 to $5,000
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DEADLINE: May 10, 2019

Brearley B. and Carl G. Karsch Scholarship Fund

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OPEN TO:
High School Seniors
DEADLINE:
May 10, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: At least two (2) students will recieve a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000 each
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must be a graduating H.S. senior from Thomas A. Edison High School or Benjamin Franklin High School
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • College/University acceptance letter
  • Financial aid award letter
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • Two Recommendation letters
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: At least two (2) students will recieve a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000 each
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DEADLINE: May 10, 2019

Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Nursing Scholarship

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OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students
DEADLINE:
April 5, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Nursing
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Three (3) $1,000 one-time scholarships will be awarded
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must be a resident of the Greater Philadelphia region (see application for specifics)
  • Preference given to an applicant who is related to or sponsored by a Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing Alum
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • College/University acceptance letter (if applicable)
  • Financial aid award letter or recent school bill
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • One Recommendation Letter
  • Sponsor Form (If applicable)
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Three (3) $1,000 one-time scholarships will be awarded
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DEADLINE: April 5, 2019

Crouthamel Family Nursing Scholarship

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OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students
DEADLINE:
April 5, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Nursing
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: One (1) $400 one-time scholarship will be awarded
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Preference given to the child, grandchild, niece, nephew or sibling of a nurse
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • College/University acceptance letter (if applicable)
  • Financial aid award letter or recent school bill
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • One Recommendation Letter
  • Sponsor Form (If applicable)
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: One (1) $400 one-time scholarship will be awarded
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DEADLINE: April 5, 2019

D. Colman Witte Scholarship

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OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students
DEADLINE:
April 5, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Art, Architecture, or Interior Design
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually. Award amounts will generally range from $500-$6,000 per year
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must study (or plan to study) art, architecture or interior design
  • Must attend (or plan to attend) a college or university in the Philadelphia region
  • Must have at least a 2.75 GPA
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • College/University acceptance letter (if applicable)
  • Financial aid award letter or recent school bill
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • 10 images of your work
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually. Award amounts will generally range from $500-$6,000 per year
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DEADLINE: April 5, 2019

David Concannon Boston College Memorial Scholarship

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OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students
DEADLINE:
June 14, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually and award amounts will vary
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must be accepted and planning to attend Boston College or a current undergraduate student at Boston College
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • Acceptance letter from Boston College (if applicable)
  • Financial aid award letter or recent school bill
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • Student Resume
  • One Recommendation Letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually and award amounts will vary
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DEADLINE: June 14, 2019

Delta lota Chapter Alumnae Scholarship

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OPEN TO:
Undergraduate College Students
DEADLINE:
July 1, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Three (3) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a 2nd-year, 3rd-year, and 4th-year student
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must be a full-time college student at Cheyney University going into their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.7
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • Most recent school bill
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • One Recommendation Letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Three (3) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a 2nd-year, 3rd-year, and 4th-year student
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DEADLINE: July 1, 2019

Feinstein Fund for Philadelphia Scholars

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OPEN TO:
High School Seniors
DEADLINE:
March 22, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: One (1) $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year for 4 years).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must be a resident of Philadelphia
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.25
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • College/University acceptance letter
  • Financial aid award letter
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • Copy of SAT/ACT report
  • One Recommendation letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: One (1) $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year for 4 years).
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DEADLINE: March 22, 2019

GSK Opportunity Scholarship

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OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students, Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate students
DEADLINE:
March 22, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Four (4) renewable scholarships will be awarded up to $5,000 per year.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Transcript
  • College/University acceptance letter (if applicable)
  • Financial aid award letter or recent school bill
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • One Recommendation letter
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • Acceptance letter from the college/ university you plan to attend
  • Financial Aid award letter
  • College/University’s Cost of Attendance.
  • Essay
  • One Recommendation letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Four (4) renewable scholarships will be awarded up to $5,000 per year.
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DEADLINE: March 22, 2019

Herb It Forward Scholarship

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OPEN TO:
Individuals 17-25 years of age who are graduating in 2018 or have previously graduated high school, received their GED, or have been homeschooled
DEADLINE:
March 1, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: *Recipients will also be eligible for and invited to participate in Herb it Forward Foundation sponsored leadership camps and other events, including but limited to, dinners, speaking events, and mentoring opportunities. 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be a high school senior or first year student at a college or vocational/technical school
  • Must demonstrate strong financial need
  • Must be an active community volunteer who has shown a commitment to giving back
  • Must be a resident of the Greater Philadelphia Region (see application for specifics)
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • Proof of Family Income (if selected as a finalist)
  • Work/Volunteer Experience Essays
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: *Recipients will also be eligible for and invited to participate in Herb it Forward Foundation sponsored leadership camps and other events, including but limited to, dinners, speaking events, and mentoring opportunities. 
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DEADLINE: March 1, 2019

Hussain Scholarship Fund

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OPEN TO:
Undergraduate College students
DEADLINE:
June 14, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: One (1) $2,000 one-time scholarship will be awarded
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be a student of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Countries descent (see application for specifics)
  • Must be enrolled in a college or university in the Philadelphia region
  • Must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A.
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • Most recent school bill
  • One Recommendation letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: One (1) $2,000 one-time scholarship will be awarded
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DEADLINE: June 14, 2019

Joseph E. Coleman, Esq. and Jessie L. Coleman Scholarship Fund

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OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students
DEADLINE:
April 5, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Two (2) one-time scholarships. Award amounts will vary but will not exceed a combined maximum amount of $10,000 One to a student attending or planning to attend Albright College One to a student attending an accredited college or university in the U.S.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must be a resident of Philadelphia
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • College/University acceptance letter (If applicable)
  • Financial aid award letter or recent school bill
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • Student Resume
  • One Recommendation Letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Two (2) one-time scholarships. Award amounts will vary but will not exceed a combined maximum amount of $10,000 One to a student attending or planning to attend Albright College One to a student attending an accredited college or university in the U.S.
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DEADLINE: April 5, 2019

Luther and Mary Ida Vandross Scholarship

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OPEN TO:
Undergraduate College Students
DEADLINE:
June 14, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Ten to Twenty (10-20) scholarships will be awarded. Award amounts will generally range from $500-$6,000 per year.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must be enrolled in a 4-year Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in their 3rd, 4th or 5th year of study leading to an undergraduate degree
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Preference given to applicants who are residents of the Northeastern region of the U.S.
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • Financial aid award letter or recent school bill
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • Student Resume
  • One Recommendation Letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Ten to Twenty (10-20) scholarships will be awarded. Award amounts will generally range from $500-$6,000 per year.
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DEADLINE: June 14, 2019

Mervyn Sluizer, Jr. Scholarship

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OPEN TO:
High School Seniors
DEADLINE:
April 5, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: There will be multiple one-year scholarships in the amount of $1,000
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be a resident of the Greater Philadelphia region (see application for specifics)
  • Must have been active in the Boy Scouts of America for at least 5 years and must be currently active at the time of application
  • Must have attained the rank of Eagle
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • Financial aid award letter or recent school bill
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • Two Recommendation Letters
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: There will be multiple one-year scholarships in the amount of $1,000
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DEADLINE: April 5, 2019

Richard A. Ash Scholarship

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OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students
DEADLINE:
April 5, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Ten to Twenty (10-20) up to four year scholarships will be awarded. Scholarship award amounts will generally start at $1,000, generally the maximum does not exceed $5,000 per year
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must be a resident of Philadelphia
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • College/University acceptance letter (If applicable)
  • Financial aid award letter or recent school bill
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • One Recommendation Letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Ten to Twenty (10-20) up to four year scholarships will be awarded. Scholarship award amounts will generally start at $1,000, generally the maximum does not exceed $5,000 per year
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DEADLINE: April 5, 2019

Robert C. Digges Scholarship Fund

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OPEN TO:
High school seniors, Undergraduate college students
DEADLINE:
May 10, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually and award amounts will vary
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be a resident of the Greater Philadelphia Region (This area includes, Bucks, Chester Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania as well as Burlington, and Camden in New Jersey)
  • Must be accepted or enrolled into an accredited college or university
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • College/University acceptance letter (if applicable)
  • Financial aid award letter or recent school bill
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • One Recommendation Letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually and award amounts will vary
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DEADLINE: May 10, 2019

The Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Leadership and Scholarship Fund

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OPEN TO:
High School Seniors
DEADLINE:
February 28, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Three (3) $2,000 one-time scholarships will be awarded
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be an African American Male graduating from a Philadelphia area High School
  • Must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to community service
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • College/University acceptance letter
  • Financial aid award letter
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • A recent photo
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Three (3) $2,000 one-time scholarships will be awarded
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DEADLINE: February 28, 2019

Walter J. Thackray Memorial Scholarship

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OPEN TO:
High School Seniors
DEADLINE:
May 10, 2019
MAJOR REQUIRED: Construction Management, Agricultural Science, or Horticultural Science
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: One (1) $2,000 scholarship ($500 per year for 4 years)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must plan to study construction management, agricultural science, or horticultural science
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Preference given to a student who is a direct descendant of an operating engineer, teamster, or other labor trade
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • College/University acceptance letter
  • Financial aid award letter
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • One Recommendation letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: One (1) $2,000 scholarship ($500 per year for 4 years)
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DEADLINE: May 10, 2019

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