Scholarship opportunities for colleges in Philadelphia?

I'm focusing my college search on Philadelphia and was wondering if anyone knows of scholarships specific to that area. Any tips on organizations or schools offering good financial aid?

Philadelphia's colleges and universities offer various scholarships for prospective students. One well-known institution, Temple University, has the Fly in 4 program which helps control costs and encourages students to graduate on time; it may include substantial scholarship assistance. At the University of Pennsylvania, they practice need-blind admissions and offer generous aid which often includes grants and work-study opportunities, no loans.

Philadelphia also provides several city-specific or regional scholarships open to residences. PhillySEEDS Scholarship Program is one such opportunity that awards scholarships based on financial need, merit, and personal achievement. Also consider looking into The Philadelphia Foundation for a number of scholarships, many of which are area-specific.

Of course, it's also important to complete your FAFSA to be eligible for federal assistance and to apply for aid packages offered directly by the schools to which you're applying.

Remember, scholarship searching requires patience and persistence and should be a simultaneous process while applying for colleges. Keep track of deadlines and keep applying until you have exhausted all your options.