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Philadelphia Foundation Scholarships (Common Application)

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Overview

Philadelphia Foundation Scholarships

Funder: The Philadelphia Foundation

Award Amount: Multiple scholarships awarded annually; more than 200 scholarships managed by the Foundation

Recurrence: Annual

Geographic Scope: Primarily Greater Philadelphia region (includes Burlington and Camden counties in New Jersey and Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania). However, students attending HBCUs may apply from any U.S. state.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited college or university

  • Scholarships cover four-year college programs, two-year programs, and/or vocational or technical training

  • Must demonstrate financial need

  • Graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students

  • Greater Philadelphia region residency required (with exception for HBCU students)
  • Application Process:

  • Uses Common Scholarship Application

  • One application allows consideration for multiple scholarships

  • Essay questions required based on applicant responses
  • Contact:

  • Phone: 215-563-6417

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Address: 1835 Market Street, Suite 2410, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2968
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Status: Applications for Fall 2026 coming soon
    • Application Type: Common Scholarship Application
    • Who May Apply: Graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students
    • Application Requirements:
    • - Complete one Common Scholarship Application - Answer one or more essay questions based on your responses - Single application allows consideration for multiple scholarships
    • Required Eligibility Verification:
    • - Proof of acceptance or enrollment at an accredited college or university - Demonstration of financial need - Proof of residency in Greater Philadelphia region (if applicable)

      Additional Information

    • Review FAQs page for further details
    • More than 200 scholarships available annually
    • Contact foundation for specific essay prompts and application questions

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