Spotlight on Scholarships!
There's a scholarship for everything! Below are some excellent scholarships sorted by category: activities, academic field, identity based, essay contests, scholarships for specific colleges or zip codes, etc. Visit the scholarship’s website to learn more about requirements, and how to submit your application. Whether it’s online or through mail varies scholarship to scholarship, so make sure to look so you have enough time to send it in.
Scholarship deadlines run from as early as October to as late as July! Make browsing for new scholarships a regular habit, but start early because most are over by the spring.
Scholarship Search Engines
The Philadelphia Foundation: For Philly students
PhillyGoes2College: PhillyGoes2College.org: Home
Scholly: Another great personalized search engine, that’s also an app!
BigFuture: Personalized scholarship results, plus internships, and other financial aid info
Seed Your Future: Scholarships in Horticulture, Agriculture, and more.
Scholarships for DACA/ Undocumented Students
FastWeb: Over 1.5 millions scholarships totaling $3.4 billion in funding. Make a profile to be matched with the best scholarships for you
City-wide and by Zip Code
For all Philadelphia Students
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
ZIP
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
For Saulies
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
Scholarships for Specific Colleges
Community College of Philadelphia
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- Who is Eligible?: All new full time CCP students who have been Philadelphia residents for the past year.
- Requirements: Complete the FAFSA and have an Expected Family Contribution of under $8k
- How to Apply: You will be considered when you apply to CCP and complete the FAFSA. Email cattoscholarship@ccp.edu if you have questions
AMOUNT: Remainder of tuition and fees after federal, state, and other aid is applied. $1,500 for meals, books, transportation
DEADLINE: None, but the FAFSA deadline is June 30th
First in Family to College
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
Agriculture/Environmental
Animal Science
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
Horticulture
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
Food Science/ Culinary
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
NRM/Environmental
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
Extracurriculars
Volunteering/Community Service
Bob Schiller Memorial Scholarship, Schoolman's Club of Philadelphia
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- Who is Eligible?: Students with strong academic performance who have made progress over the past two years. Must have done community service or volunteering (any kind). PDF is linked with more info.
- Requirements: 300 word essay, Two letters of rec, Brief description of community service, Evidence of intent to go to college (ex. College acceptance letter)
- How to Apply: Application here. Mail the application materials to the address on the PDF. Email jgreene525@gmail.com with any questions.
AMOUNT: $1000
DEADLINE:
Arts
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
Athletics
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
Identity
Students of Color
Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship
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- Who is Eligible?: Hispanic & African American Students pursuing a STEM career.
- Requirements: Minimum 3.0 GPA. Accepted as Full Time Student at a Four Year College. Complete TWO one page essays.
- How to Apply: Apply online here. Must submit list of STEM Courses taken, Essays, High School Transcript and Have Two People Complete Recommendation Form.
AMOUNT: $5,000
DEADLINE:
Women
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
Faith-Based
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
Contests
Sub-Category
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
Low or No GPA Requirement
Sub-Category
Specific Scholarship Name (link the website)
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- Who is Eligible?: Brief description
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description
AMOUNT: x
DEADLINE: x
Scholarships with No Essay
PFCU Scholarship Program
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- Who is Eligible?: Anyone who opens a PFCU account
- Requirements: Brief description
- How to Apply: Brief description