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Each year, the Philadelphia Foundation awards more than 200 scholarships from funds we manage.

While each scholarship has individual criteria and requirements, a common application is used for all scholarships (with the exception of the Herb it Forward Scholarship), allowing an applicant to simply submit a single application to be considered for every available scholarship.

Please note that when you click on “Apply Here” you will be asked to create a free account. 

  • Once you create your free account, you will be asked to complete a brief scholarship eligibility questionnaire.
  • Upon completion, you will see a list of all scholarships for which you are eligible.
  • You can select as many of the eligible scholarships as you’d like to be considered for and then complete a single application. 

Questions about scholarships? Email scholarships@philafound.org

 

The scholarship application widow for Fall 2024, closed on June 3, 2024.  The application window for Fall 2025 schol;arships will open in the spring 2025.

Common Application for Scholarships

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Deadline: May 27

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

OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students
DEADLINE:
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:

Apply for a Scholarship

  • 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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The Bond Club of Philadelphia Howard A. Trauger Scholarship Fund

OPEN TO:
Sophomore or Junior College Students
DEADLINE:
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 in sophomore or junior year at the time of application
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must demonstrate activity outside of education (can be extracurricular, work or volunteer
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • Acceptance letter from the college/university you plan to attend
  • Copy of your FAFSA report
  • College/University’s Cost of Attendance
  • Copy of your financial aid award letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually and award amounts will vary. 
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Brearley B. and Carl G. Karsch Scholarship Fund

OPEN TO:
High School Seniors Graduating From Thomas A. Edison or Benjamin Franklin High School
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Two $1,000 one-time scholarships
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
  • Acceptance letter from the college/university you plan to attend
  • Copy of your FAFSA report
  • College/University’s Cost of Attendance
  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Copy of your financial aid award letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Two $1,000 one-time scholarships
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Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Scholarship

OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Nursing
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Three (3) $1,000 one-time scholarships will be awarded for tuition only
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 for tuition only
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Crouthamel Family Nursing Scholarship

OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students entering or enrolled in a nursing AD, diploma or BSN program
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Nursing
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: One $500 one-time scholarship will be awarded
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Preference will be given to the child, grandchild, niece, nephew or sibling of a nurse
  • Financial need.
  • Good grades.
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 $500 one-time scholarship will be awarded
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D. Colman Witte Scholarship

OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students
DEADLINE:
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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David Concannon Boston College Memorial Scholarship

OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students
DEADLINE:
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 (as determined by financial aid award letter)
  • Must submit a personal statement
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Essay
  • Resume
  • Recommendation Letter
  • Acceptance letter from the college/university you plan to attend
  • Copy of  your FAFSA report
  • Financial Aid Award Letter
  • College/University’s Cost of Attendance.
  • Most recent bill for those currently enrolled at Boston College.
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually and award amounts will vary
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Delta lota Chapter Alumnae Scholarship

OPEN TO:
Sophomore, Junior and Senior students who are matriculating at Cheyney University and demonstrate leadership experience
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Three (3) $1,000 scholarships
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be a full-time student at Cheyney University
  • Must be going into your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must have at least a 2.7 GPA
  • Must have leadership experience
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Essay
  • Resume
  • Description of Leadership Activities
  • Recommendation letter
  • Transcripts
  • Copy of your FAFSA report
  • Financial Aid award letter
  • College/University’s Cost of Attendance.
  • Most recent bill
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Three (3) $1,000 scholarships
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DEADLINE:

Elizabeth J. Harrison Scholarship

OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College Students
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Tuition only
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be a resident of the Delaware Valley Region (which includes Burlington and Camden counties in New Jersey and Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania)
  • Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university
  • Must demonstrate financial need
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • College acceptance letter if applicable
  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Transcripts
  • Dual Enrollment Transcript if applicable
  • Copy of your FAFSA report
  • Financial Aid award letter
  • College/University’s Cost of Attendance
  • Most recent bill if applicable
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Tuition only
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Feinstein Fund for Philadelphia Scholars

OPEN TO:
High School Seniors
DEADLINE:
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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GSK Opportunity Scholarship

OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students, Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate students
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Four (4) renewable scholarships will be awarded up to $5,000 per year.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Transcript
  • Financial aid award letter or recent school bill
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • One Recommendation letter
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • College/university acceptance letter (if applicable)
  • 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:

Hussain Scholarship Fund

OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College Students
DEADLINE:
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 accepted or enrolled in a college or university in the Philadelphia area
  • Must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A.
  • Must be a high-reaching student in need who demonstrates the potential to succeed despite adversity.
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:

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

OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Two (2) one-time scholarships, not to exceed a total of $10,000.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must demonstrate financial need (as determined by the FASFA)
  • Must be a resident of Philadelphia
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • Acceptance letter from the college/university you plan to attend
  • Copy of your FAFSA report
  • College/University’s Cost of Attendance
  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Copy of your financial aid award letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Two (2) one-time scholarships, not to exceed a total of $10,000.
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La Milagrosa/Quintana-Pereira Scholarship (Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal)

OPEN TO:
Spanish-speaking Philadelphia residents
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually. Award amounts will generally range between $2,000-$2,500 annually
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Preference given to Spanish-speaking residents of the Fairmount section of Philadelphia; learn more here
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • College/University acceptance letter
  • Financial aid award letter
  • Copy of FAFSA report
  • One Recommendation letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually. Award amounts will generally range between $2,000-$2,500 annually
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Luther and Mary Ida Vandross Scholarship

OPEN TO:
Undergraduate College Students
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship awards are determined annually and award amounts will vary. 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
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: Scholarship awards are determined annually and award amounts will vary. Ten to Twenty (10-20) scholarships will be awarded. Award amounts will generally range from $500-$6,000 per year.
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Mervyn Sluizer, Jr. Scholarship

OPEN TO:
High School Seniors
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Multiple one-year $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
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: Multiple one-year $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
MORE DETAILS
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Onny and Oboe Scholarship

OPEN TO:
Graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually and award amounts will vary
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be a heart transplant patient, spouse and/or child of a heart transplant patients
  • Must reside in the United States
  • Must study in the United States
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Confirmation regarding the occurrence of a heart transplant will be required.
  • Transcript
  • Acceptance letter from the college/university you plan to attend
  • Copy of your FAFSA report
  • College/University’s Cost of Attendance
  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Copy of your financial aid award letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually and award amounts will vary
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Philadelphia Ultimate Scholarship

OPEN TO:
High school seniors
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: One (1) $1,000 one-time scholarship will be awarded
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be a graduating senior from a Philadelphia area high school
• Must be an active member of a Philadelphia area Ultimate team
• Must plan to play on a college-level Ultimate team in the Philadelphia area

APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Transcript
• College/university acceptance letter
• Financial aid award letter
• Copy of FAFSA report
• Essay
• Letter of recommendation from Ultimate Coach

AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: One (1) $1,000 one-time scholarship will be awarded
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DEADLINE:

Richard A. Ash Scholarship

OPEN TO:
High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Multiple scholarships will be awarded. Award amounts will generally range from $1,000-$5,000 per year and range from one year scholarships to four year scholarships.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must be a resident of Philadelphia
  • Must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited college or trade school
APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:
  • Transcript
  • College acceptance letter
  • Copy of FASFSA report
  • College/University Cost of Attendance
  • Two Short Essays
  • Recommendation Letter
  • Copy of your financial aid award letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Multiple scholarships will be awarded. Award amounts will generally range from $1,000-$5,000 per year and range from one year scholarships to four year scholarships.
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Robert C. Digges Scholarship Fund

OPEN TO:
High school seniors, Undergraduate college students
DEADLINE:
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
  • Acceptance letter from the college/university you plan to attend
  • Copy of your FAFSA report
  • College/University’s Cost of Attendance
  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Copy of your financial aid award letter
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually and award amounts will vary
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The Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Leadership and Scholarship Fund

OPEN TO:
African American Males graduating from a Philadelphia area High School
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Any
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: One $2,000 schol;arship and one $1,500 scholarship
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 acceptance letter
  • Financial Aid Award Letter
  • College estimated cost of attendance
  • FAFSA
  • Essay
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Photo
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: One $2,000 schol;arship and one $1,500 scholarship
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Walter J. Thackray Memorial Scholarship

OPEN TO:
High School Seniors
DEADLINE:
MAJOR REQUIRED: Construction Management, Agricultural Science, or Horticultural Science
AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Award amounts will range from $1,000 to $2,000
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: Award amounts will range from $1,000 to $2,000
MORE DETAILS
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