Philadelphia Foundation Scholarships (Common Application)
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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.
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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)
- 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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