Funding Amount

$3,000 per student, renewable for up to four years

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Other requirements

  • Must be a HIAS PA client
  • Must be starting a higher education program in Summer/Fall
  • Must be willing to meet with a HIAS PA volunteer 3-4 times in spring to discuss college plans

Overview

Funder: HIAS Pennsylvania (funded by a generous donation from Ron Klasko)

Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania (HIAS PA clients)

Focus Areas: Educational support for immigrant students pursuing higher education

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a HIAS PA client
  • Must be starting a higher education program in Summer/Fall
  • Must be willing to meet with a HIAS PA volunteer 3-4 times in spring to discuss college plans

Application Process

  1. Fill out an interest form (7 simple questions)
  2. Interest form deadline: December 31st
  3. Full application available in January
  4. Application deadline: February

Contact Information

HIAS Pennsylvania

  • Phone: 215-832-0900
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8688, Philadelphia, PA 19101
  • Office Address: 123 South Broad Street, Suite 950, Philadelphia, PA 19109
  • Website: hiaspa.org

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Interest Form Submission
    • Complete a simple interest form with 7 questions
    • Deadline: December 31st
  2. Full Application
    • Available in January
    • Deadline: February
  3. Required Engagement
    • Willingness to meet with HIAS PA volunteer 3-4 times in spring 2020 to discuss college plans

What HIAS and Council Migration Service of Philadelphia Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
10
Total given
$791K
Median grant
$19K
Range
$5,168–$411K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 98%, Illinois 2%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL.
  • 40% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 50% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

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    Crime Victim Services

    $411K

  • La Puerta Abierta Inc · Philadelphia, PA

    immigrant kids Services

    $149K

  • Justice at Work · Philadelphia, PA

    Legal services

    $124K

  • CASA De Venezuela Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

    General Operating Support

    $19K

  • Free Migration Project · Philadelphia, PA

    General Operating Support

    $19K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Immigration
  • Education

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