I'm based in Philadelphia and looking for local scholarship opportunities. If anyone has info about scholarships specific to Philly students, I'd love to know more. Really appreciate any tips you can share!
There are several scholarship opportunities specifically catered for Philadelphia-based students. Top among them is the Philadelphia City Scholarship Program. This award provides financial assistance to Philadelphia high school seniors headed to two or four-year accredited U.S. post-secondary institutions. The scholarship can be renewed for up to four years.
The Union League of Philadelphia also offers the Good Citizenship Award. It's designed to recognize high school juniors who demonstrate outstanding qualities of citizenship and character. Winners get access to various scholarship opportunities for their college education.
The Philadelphia Foundation also offers a number of scholarships to Philadelphia residents. It is one of the oldest community foundations (founded in 1918) and provides scholarship funds from donors who wish to support students in their post-secondary education.
Lastly, the Lenfest Scholars Foundation provides scholarships to first-generation college students from Philadelphia and surrounding counties pursuing degrees at selective colleges and universities. The scholars are selected during their junior year of high school.
I encourage you to dive deeper into these opportunities and find which ones align with your academic and career goals. Be sure to start the application process early and meet all the stated requirements. Good luck with your scholarship search!
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