How much funding does Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship provide?

Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship provides Varies (examples: $1,507.07 - $5,050) in funding.

When is the deadline for Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Traditional institutions: Colleges and universities; Career and Technical Schools: Including licensed practical nursing, cosmetology, construction, and technology programs; Trade Schools: Various hands-on technical training programs; Students from qualifying post-secondary institutions; Focus on students pursuing career and technical education.

How often is Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship offered?

Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship

CCRES

Foundation Annual Grants for Education College Prep Grants Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

Varies (examples: $1,507.07 - $5,050)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Traditional institutions: Colleges and universities
Career and Technical Schools: Including licensed practical nursing, cosmetology, construction, and technology programs
Trade Schools: Various hands-on technical training programs
Students from qualifying post-secondary institutions
Focus on students pursuing career and technical education

Other requirements

The scholarship can fund attendance at:
Certification and Equipment: Certification exams, special fees, tools, and equipment associated with coursework or academic programs
Demonstrated financial need

Overview

Program Established: 2023

Geographic Scope: Chester County, PA and surrounding service territory

Purpose: The Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship Program awards grants to qualifying students to enable them to attend post-secondary educational institutions.

Eligible Programs

The scholarship can fund attendance at:

Traditional institutions: Colleges and universities
Career and Technical Schools: Including licensed practical nursing, cosmetology, construction, and technology programs
Trade Schools: Various hands-on technical training programs
Certification and Equipment: Certification exams, special fees, tools, and equipment associated with coursework or academic programs

Award Uses

Scholarship awards can be used for:

Tuition and fees
Purchase of required tools and equipment
Laptop computers and technology
Certification exam fees
Special program fees

Award Examples (2023-2024)

Nina R.: $4,121.82 (for laptop for BFA in Applied Digital Arts at Kutztown University)
Jacque S.: $2,200 (for tools for Automotive Training Center)
Caleb A.: $5,050 (for tools for Penn College of Technology)
Wesley B.: $1,507.07 (for tools for electrical construction program at PCT)
Nicklaus M.: $1,998 (for tools for building construction program at PCT)

Eligibility

Students from qualifying post-secondary institutions
Focus on students pursuing career and technical education
Demonstrated financial need

Contact Information

Coordinator: Jennifer Hernandez, Coordinator of Business Development
Address: 690 Stockton Drive, Suite 200, Exton, PA 19341

What CCRES actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 12
Total given: $444K
Median grant: $7,000
Range: $6,000–$348K

By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Exton, PA; Coatesville, PA; Kennett Square, PA.
9% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
8% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.