Philadelphia Diverse Emerging Leaders (PhiDEL) Scholarship & Internship Program

Q: When is the deadline for Philadelphia Diverse Emerging Leaders (PhiDEL) Scholarship & Internship Program?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

Q: Who is eligible for Philadelphia Diverse Emerging Leaders (PhiDEL) Scholarship & Internship Program?

Eligible applicants: Eligible Schools: Philadelphia colleges/universities OR Philadelphia residents studying outside the Philadelphia area; Full-time undergraduate (sophomores, juniors, seniors) OR graduate student; Student at a Philadelphia college or university; OR a Philadelphia resident at a college or university studying outside the Philadelphia area.

Pidc Community Capital

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to $5,000 per scholarship (up to 2 awarded) + fully funded internship

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 31, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

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

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Eligible Schools: Philadelphia colleges/universities OR Philadelphia residents studying outside the Philadelphia area
Full-time undergraduate (sophomores, juniors, seniors) OR graduate student
Student at a Philadelphia college or university; OR a Philadelphia resident at a college or university studying outside the Philadelphia area

Other requirements

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Applicants must meet ALL of the following:
Internship Requirement: Must plan to be in Philadelphia for summer internships (requires physical presence at work location and full participation throughout summer)
Real Estate (or related)

Overview

Funder: PIDC Community Capital (with support from Crow Holdings and Colliers)

Program Launch: 2025

Background: The PhiDEL program offers local students from various backgrounds and experiences a unique opportunity to receive both financial support and hands-on professional experience in the real estate and economic development fields.

Purpose: Designed to advance opportunities and outcomes for students interested in pursuing careers in real estate and economic development-related fields.

Award Information

Scholarship Amount: Up to $5,000 per scholarship
Number of Awards: Up to 2 scholarships per year
Internship: Fully funded, real-world experience in work environment matching student's major and career goals
Internship Location: Philadelphia (requires physical presence and full-time summer commitment)

Geographic Scope

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Eligible Schools: Philadelphia colleges/universities OR Philadelphia residents studying outside the Philadelphia area

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet ALL of the following:

Full-time undergraduate (sophomores, juniors, seniors) OR graduate student
Student at a Philadelphia college or university; OR a Philadelphia resident at a college or university studying outside the Philadelphia area
Internship Requirement: Must plan to be in Philadelphia for summer internships (requires physical presence at work location and full participation throughout summer)

Eligible College Majors

Real Estate (or related)
Business Administration (any business major/concentration)
Economic Development (or related)
Law/Legal Studies
Political Science/Public Policy
Information Technology
Marketing/Communications/Public Relations
Human Resources
Urban, City or Regional Planning/Design or Architecture
Entrepreneurship

Note: Majors or concentrations named differently but with similar curriculum or degree paths are also eligible

Contact Information

Phone: 215-496-8020
Email: Available on website
Address: 1500 Market Street, Suite 3500 West, Philadelphia, PA 19102

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are typically accepted in January (closed as of 2026; check back January 2027)

Required Application Components

Prepare the following documents:

Resume
List of clubs & extracurricular activities
Community service & volunteering experience
Honors & awards
Work & internship experience (if any)
Most recent undergraduate or graduate college/university transcript
Four short essays (no more than 500 words each)

Additional Notes

Official transcripts are NOT required; unofficial transcripts acceptable
Your full name must be visible on all documentation provided
Transcript must be a full transcript showing all grades (not just a grade report)
Status: 2026 application closed; check back in January 2027 for next cycle

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What Pidc Community Capital actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 17
Total given: $17.94M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $6,000–$12.95M

By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Abington, PA; Wynote, PA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Paidrebuild · Philadelphia, PA

Pidc cc is an agent for providing gov't grants to various recipients

$12.95M
Philadelphia Industrial Development CO · Philadelphia, PA

Pidc cc is an agent for providing gov't grants to various recipients

$4.4M
Pidc Community Capital · Philadelphia, PA

Pidc cc is an agent for providing gov't grants to various recipients

$255K
JT Goldstein LLC · Philadelphia, PA

Pidc cc is an agent for providing gov't grants to various recipients

$60K
Schina and Associates CPA · Philadelphia, PA

Pidc cc is an agent for providing gov't grants to various recipients

$45K