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Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship

Ccres

Funding Amount

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

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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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.

Example grants

  • Chester Co Intermediate Unit · Downingtown, PA

    Support programs

    $348K

  • Chester County Dept Mental Health · West Chester, PA

    Support programs

    $20K

  • United Way of Chester County · Exton, PA

    Sponsorships

    $10K

  • Coatesville Area School Distriict · Coatesville, PA

    Mentoring program

    $8,000

  • Chester County Oic · Coatesville, PA

    Work enclave

    $7,000

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • College prep
  • Workforce development

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