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Luther Vandross Foundation Scholarship

To apply for The Luther Vandross Foundation Scholarship, you must apply using our application link and have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.5, be a Full-Time Student, attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and be in your 3rd, 4th or 5th year of your Undergraduate program.

Our scholarship requires that the scholarship candidate apply for Federal Student Aid, so it is recommended that applicants complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Get in-depth information on federal student aid programs and applying for financial aid at:

https://studentaid.gov/fafsa-app/ROLES

Applications for our Luther Vandross Foundation Scholarship are considered based on their completed application, along with a Last Dollar, need basis review. Once a student completes the application, and if you are deemed a winner, you will be notified along with your College, or University and the combined information will be used to match you to available scholarships administered by the Luther Vandross Foundation from $500.00 to $5,000.

Click here for the Application Page!

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50 Full Scholarships in USA for African International Students 

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34 Exclusive Scholarships for Black Students

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Top 11 Scholarships for Black Students in June 2022

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Scholarships for Black Students Going Unclaimed

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HIAS Pennsylvania has several high level position job openings.
Check them out here!

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The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, announces a national call for ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab and Native American) artists to submit applications for the Joffrey Academy’s Annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition in 2023. The winning choreographers will be awarded a $5,000 stipend and given a minimum of 30 rehearsal hours.

The Joffrey Ballet is looking for talented ALANNA choreographers with 2 or more years of experience setting work on classically trained dancers. Applicants must be from a minority ethnic group, 21 years of age or older, and must be living in the U.S. or be able to cover travel expenses to the U.S. The deadline to submit materials is July 15.

Find out more and apply!

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Join the Angel Venture Fair Conference

 

 

The 25th Annual Angel Venture Fair is going virtual this summer, (June 21-22-23) and live in the fall (Nov 2 at the Union League).  The AVF is run by Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs, so we know how difficult is to raise capital.  We welcome every entrepreneur that has a scalable business model where you just don't have enough capital to meet your needs, or your idea needs funding to take advantage of an amazing opportunity.

More information here

Applications for the Racial Equity Capital Funds are Now Open!
APPLY TODAY!

 

RockCreek, one of the largest diverse-owned global investment firms, has opened applications for the $36 million Exelon-funded Racial Equity Capital Fund to support minority-owned businesses in Exelon’s service areas in Delaware, Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC.

The fund will help minority businesses obtain capital to fuel growth, create jobs, and strengthen communities that have historically been underserved, under-resourced, and overlooked by financial markets. The fund will provide loans and equity investments for numerous minority businesses throughout Exelon’s service areas over the next three years, with estimated loan amounts between $100,000 and $300,000, and equity investments of nearly $1 million.

Please contact RockCreek at [email protected] for more information or questions about the program.

Apply here

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Free Hand Sanitizer for AACC Member Business and Nonprofit

Thanks to a generous sponsor, we have available cases of hand sanitizer. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are 12 bottles in each case (8fl oz) and AACC members can request up to 50 cases for their business or organization. Must be able to pick up your supply from the AACC Center City Philadelphia Offices. Complete this form this form to receive your hand sanitizer _______________________________________________________________________ RealList Connectors 2022: Get to know 22 leaders making Philly's Tech and Biz Ecosystem Stronger  For the third year in a row, The Realist Connectors set out to build their RealLIST Connectors, the “who’s who” to look toward if you want to raise some venture capital, learn about the early days in a startup, connect with the public sector or get involved with a tech-focused community group.   In 2020, they dug deep into their institutional knowledge, and published their inaugural list of 100 very real connectors, the folks they looked to time and time again for resources, info or opinions about Philly’s evolving tech scene. Last year, they added 20 new people influencing the ecosystem for good, and this year in 2022, they added 22 more. Read more here _______________________________________________________________________ AACC Member Sulaiman Rahman will act as lead recruiter to hire and promote 1M Black Workers  In the Philly market, Sulaiman Rahman, founder and CEO of DiverseForce, will act as lead recruiter for the One Ten organization. He opened the co-working space P4 Hub at 4537 Wayne Ave., Germantown, where the OneTen kickoff event was held last month. Black business leaders say the initiative is sorely needed. Due to the pandemic and other pre-existing conditions, “the generational wealth gap continues to widen between white and Black American households,” said Regina Hairston, president of the African American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE. Read more _______________________________________________________________________

Philly's Rally for a Raise #InclusiveGrowthCoalition

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Neighborhood Arts Grants up for Grabs…

The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy’s Neighborhood Arts Program offer funding to annually support more than 150 free, family-friendly arts activities or events in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods. The neighborhood arts programs include theatrical and musical performances, film screenings, dance instruction, children’s art-making workshops, and more. Artists, arts / cultural organizations, cultural event producers, and civic leaders can apply: Oacce.submittable.com or e-mail [email protected] with questions.

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The Omicelo Cares 7 Pillars of Sustainable Business™ Accelerator is looking for diverse small businesses to participate in its 2022 cohort, launching in February. Selected entrepreneurs will receive a detailed business assessment and evaluation, $10-20K of technical support from industry experts, and one-on-one consultation in two or three of the 7 Pillars. The 7 Pillars are Strategy + Technology + Communication + Finance + Legal + Capital + People.

D&E Builders is a general contracting and property maintenance company that recently joined the Fair Chance Hiring Initiative as an Employer Partner.  The Carpentry role is a great career opportunity for an entry-level or experienced tradesperson; the salary range is $15-35 per hour, depending on experience.  If you are a Philadelphia resident returning from incarceration and have some carpentry experience, please consider applying.  Please see the following pdf files for more details: FCHI Job Announcement |  Fair Chance Hiring Initiative

    

Qualifying returning citizens are eligible to receive a one-time, $1,000 Employment Retention Grant as an incentive for maintaining FCHI employment and completing the 180-calendar day New Hire Period.  The returning citizen must be a Philadelphia resident who was released from incarceration as part of a court sentence within the last seven (7) years from a local, state or federal institution.