LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

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All scholarships that are received will be added to the website as the year continues.

For a list of scholarships in the Pennsylvania area, go to https://bold.org/scholarships/by-state/pennsylvania-scholarships/

 Scholarships provided by Community College of Philadelphia (many linked here are not just for CCP students!)  https://ccp.academicworks.com/?page=2

PPSREA Invites your students to apply for the 2025 Scholarship of $5,000

For more information Click Here

For application Click Here

NCBW Essay Workshop for Students 

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - PA Chapter invites high school students in grades 9-12 to attend a College Application, Scholarship & Essay Writing workshop on Saturday, February 8th from 9:30-12:30. This event will be held at Drexel's LeBow College of Business (322 Market Street). Students will learn how and when to apply for college, and tips on essays for both college and scholarships. Registration is required HERE. Flyer is attached. 

Lindsey Vonn Foundation Scholarship

The Lindsey Vonn Foundation provides enrichment and sport scholarships (up to $5,000) to girls from underserved communities to build confidence, overcome obstacles, and pursue their passions–whether that's academic, sports, or personal enrichment. Learn more with their FAQs HERE and direct students to apply HERE by March 21st. 

Penn Towne Chapter of the Links Incorporated Scholarship 

The "Follow-Through Scholarship Program" offers a 4-year long, annual award of $6,000 ($3,000 per semester) to deserving students attending an accredited college or university. Students must maintain full-time status and a 2.5 GPA. Applications can be found HERE and must be submitted by April 15th.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Pennsylvania Chapter's 2025 Annual Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded across five categories. Each awardee will receive a $2,500 scholarship presented at this year's 39th Annual Madam CJ Walker Luncheon on Saturday, April 26, 2025! 

Access the application today via https://bit.ly/NCBWPASCHOLARSHIPS2025 or scan the QR Code on the flyer to apply! 

Deadline to submit the completed scholarship application package has been extended to February 15, 2025! 

Email us with any questions: mcjwscholarships@nc100bw-pa.org

National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Philadelphia Section 

NCNW is proud to offer a scholarship for high school seniors in the Philadelphia area who meet the following criteria:

• Resident of Philadelphia County

• High school transcript with grades through December 2024

• 3.0 GPA or higher

• Have applied to a four-year accredited college or university

• Submits a personal statement (300-500 words), including their educational and future goals

• Has 2 letters of recommendation from non-relatives (school personnel, community service organizations, after school programs, church, etc)

The application deadline is February 14th, 2025. Please application link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftlml0viFOQqapZiaIStBUQu2qf7asrCTFTc-cspKOk2Q0dQ/viewform

Penn Carey Law Program/Scholarship Opportunities for Philadelphia HS Students

This July, Penn Carey Law will offer a number of full scholarships for Philadelphia high school students to attend the Penn Carey Law Pre-College Academy, a three-week program exploring U.S. Law, the legal profession, and topics such as business law, legal advocacy, human rights, and sports/entertainment law. In addition to attending lectures by the law school’s standing faculty, scholarship students receive full admission to the program, covering all activities and materials, as well as housing on campus and most meals during the three-week period (a value of $9,899).  

We thought that this scholarship opportunity may be of interest to you and your students. More information about the overall program and scholarship application process can be found on Penn Law’s website. The deadline to submit an application for Summer 2025 is Friday, January 31, 2025.

Beta Delta Zeta Scholarship 

For High School Seniors attending a Philadelphia public, private, parochial or charter school: $1,000 - $1,500

Beyond the Spectrum Achievement Scholarship - For High School Seniors attending a Philadelphia public, private, parochial or charter school on the Autism spectrum: $750 - $1,250

Application Requirements:

• 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale

• Matriculating in the upcoming Fall Term at a 2-yr or 4-yr Institution

• High School transcript

• Personal Narrative - download the directions here

• Recommendation Letter

• Resume - download a template here

The complete application package must be received by midnight on January 31, 2025. All questions must be answered to be considered complete. Final decisions will be made and recipients notified no later than May 1, 2025.

Application Portal: https://tinyurl.com/BDZScholarship

Somasundarum Family STEM Scholarship

We are also excited to announce that this year, the American Heart Association is offering a $5,000 Scholarship!  The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement and Somasundarum Family developed the Somasundarum Family STEM Scholarship with the goal of bridging the gap between student interests in pursuing a career in a STEM field

(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and achieving their goals.

Qualification Requirements:

• 11-12th grade student who will attend this year's STEM Goes Red Event.

• Minimum 3.0 GPA 

• Identifies as Female

• U.S. citizen/permanent resident of the U.S.

• Applying for funding for the following:

  • Attendance at a college or university with the intent to major in a STEM-related field 

  • Attendance at a vocational or technical trade institution with a focus on earning a degree/certificate in a STEM-related field

For additional requirements and how to apply, please click HERE.  

The deadline to submit an application is October 18th.

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

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All scholarships that are received will be added to the website as the year continues.

Gates Scholarship 

• • Up to $50,000 per year for 10 years

  • Eligibility: identify as BIPOC, 3.3+ unweighted GPA, low-income, must be a US citizen or documented permanent resident; preferably in the top 10% of class

  • Open: 

  • Deadline: September 15th by 11:59 pm

Cameron Impact Scholarship

• • Covers full tuition at any 4-year school

  • Eligibility: 3.7+ unweighted GPA, pursuing a 4-year degree, record of community service and extracurricular involvement, belief in being able to create change in the world both big and small

  • Open: 

  • Deadline: Sept 9th at 12 pm

QuestBridge 

• • Full-ride to select 4-year schools 

  • Eligibility: must come from a low-income background; generally, students come from the top 5% of their high school class; undocumented students may apply

  • Opens: 

  • Deadline: September 27th by 11:59 pm (Pacific time)

  • QB matches students to schools via a ranking system (video explanation here) 

  • Pro tip: apply if your number 1 goal is to get financial aid AND if you’re flexible about which school you go to. E.g. are you open to going to top-ranked Grinnell in Iowa if they give you a ton of money? If so, you’re perfect for this! But if you want an East Coast or West Coast school, this might not be the best way for you to get there.

Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship 

• • Up to $40,000 per year to any 4-year school

  • Eligibility: 3.5+ unweighted GPA, low-to-moderate income, not restricted based on immigration status

  • Opens: August 1st

  • Deadline: November 17th by 11:59 pm

Dell Scholarship 

• • $5,000 per year for 4 years, plus a computer and money for books

  • Amazing networking opportunities are provided

  • Eligibility: Your school must be one of their partners (Mastery and Cristo Rey, for example), 2.4+ unweighted GPA, low-income, must be a US citizen or documented permanent resident

  • Opens: October 1st

  • Deadline: December 1st by 11:59 pm

Bold.org has thousands of scholarships available to students. Go to their website for information and search through scholarships to apply to. https://bold.org/scholarships/

Student Scholarships has many scholarship options to look through. Go to their website for information and scholarships to apply to. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php

National Scholarships for Immigrant Students

MALDEF: https://www.maldef.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Final-2025-2026-Scholarship-Resource-Guide-10.18.24.pdf

Immigrant Rising: https://immigrantsrising.org/resource/list-of-scholarships-and-fellowships/