Philadelphia Diverse Emerging Leaders (PhiDEL) Scholarship & Internship Program
Funding Amount
Up to $5,000 per scholarship (up to 2 scholarships awarded) + fully funded internship
Deadline
January 31, 2027
297 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Philadelphia Diverse Emerging Leaders (PhiDEL) Scholarship & Internship Program
Purpose: This program offers local students from various backgrounds and experiences both financial support and hands-on professional experience in real estate and economic development fields.
Background: Launched in 2025 by PIDC with support from Crow Holdings and Colliers. Designed to advance opportunities and outcomes for students interested in pursuing careers in real estate and economic development-related fields.
Geographic Scope: Philadelphia region
Award & Internship Information:
Eligibility Requirements:
- 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
- Similar majors with different names are also eligible
Contact: PIDC
How to Apply
Application Process
Application deadline for 2026 cycle: CLOSED
Applications expected to reopen in January 2027
Required Application Components
- Resume
- Clubs & extracurricular activities
- Community service & volunteering
- Honors & awards
- Work & internship experience (if any)
- Most recent undergraduate or graduate college/university transcript
- Four short essays (no more than 500 words each)
Transcript Requirements
- Official transcripts are not required; unofficial transcripts are acceptable
- Full name must be visible on all documentation provided
- Transcript should be a full transcript showing all grades, not just a grade report
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