Funding Amount

Over $100,000 in total prizes

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The Philly Service Award

Overview: A pioneering city-wide high school competition focused on championing community service projects led by Philadelphia's promising students.

    Key Information

  • Total Prize Pool: Over $100,000 in prizes awarded to winning schools
  • Geographic Scope: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (city-wide)
  • Focus: Community service projects led by high school students
  • Mission: Champions youth leadership and the transformative change students can bring to their neighborhoods

    Eligibility

  • Open to students from participating Philadelphia high schools
  • Competition-based (schools compete with their community service projects)
  • For 2024-2025 school year, 70+ Philadelphia high schools are participating

Participating Schools Include

Abraham Lincoln High School, Academy at Palumbo, Boys' Latin of Philadelphia, Central High School, Friends Select School, Germantown Friends School, Philadelphia High School for Girls, West Catholic Preparatory High School, William Penn Charter School, and 60+ others (see full list on schools page)

    Contact Information

  • Phone: (610) 665-3458
  • Email: jen@phillyserviceaward.com or schools@phillyserviceaward.com
  • Address: 2400 Market Street, No. 204I, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • EIN: 92-3304584

How to Apply

How to Apply

Detailed application procedures were not found in the provided content. However, applicants should:

1. Attend Q&A Sessions: Join live Zoom sessions with the PSA team and Young Adult Advisory Board to learn about the application process and answer questions
2. Register Through the Platform: Students can register for educational sessions and updates at https://phillyserviceaward.mn.co
3. Contact for More Information: Reach out to jen@phillyserviceaward.com or schools@phillyserviceaward.com for detailed application materials and deadlines

    Related Educational Opportunity

  • Partnership with Drexel University's Close School of Entrepreneurship offers an exclusive session on entrepreneurial thinking
  • Students viewing the Drexel session are eligible to compete for the Drexel University Impact Idea Award ($2,000 total: $1,000 for student + $1,000 for their school)

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

youth-programsyouth-leadershipcommunity-services

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