I'm from Philly and I'm looking for scholarships that are available for college students from this area. Has anyone come across good resources or specific scholarships tied to Philadelphia?
Sure, I can give you some direction on this. There are several local scholarships specifically for Philadelphia residents.
Some specific local scholarships include:
- The Philadelphia Foundation gives out multiple scholarships to high school seniors in the Philadelphia area, some of which are renewable for college students.
- The Mayor's Scholarship for Philadelphia high school students who plan to attend a four-year Pennsylvania university. Though it is primarily for incoming freshmen, it can be renewed each year.
- The Lenfest College Scholarship Program, which is for high school seniors from Philadelphia’s public, charter, and parochial schools who plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree.
- The Union League of Philadelphia also grants scholarships each year to talented Philadelphia high school seniors.
In addition, institutions in Philadelphia typically offer their own scholarships. For instance, colleges like Temple University, Penn, and Drexel have their own scholarship programs for local students. It's always a good idea to reach out to the colleges you're interested in to see what scholarships they might offer.
Lastly, a great resource to use for finding scholarships is Appily, as they have a tool that allows you to search for scholarships based on your location, among other categories.
Keep in mind to start applying as early as possible. Some applications have early deadlines and the competition for local scholarships can be intense. Good luck with your applications!
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