Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarship
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 19341What 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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- College prep
- Workforce development
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