Careers and Students
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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 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 #InvestinBlackPhilly Facebook Group NOW!

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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.
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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.
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Philly's Rally for a Raise #InclusiveGrowthCoalition

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Members of the AACC become part of an extensive network of corporations and businesses, and are able to engage with policy-makers and business leaders across the region. In addition to exposure to valuable marketing opportunities, members participate in programming that enables them to build a powerful network that helps their businesses grow.
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The Sistahs in Business expo is excited to return to the city of brotherly love and sisterly affection. Meet us at the Hilton City Avenue on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 10:00am to 6:00pm. A high-energy, impactful day with over 100 diverse vendors, 1500+ attendees, dynamic speakers and panelists, live entertainment, incredible networking opportunities, and so much more awaits you.
Vendor Opportunities are available --
Apply by June 30 for live & virtual
Apply by July 7 for virtual only
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Calling All Artists…
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is hiring artists to teach in its Summer Art Camps. Artists develop lesson plans, as well as lead class projects and activities. The camp offers low-cost instruction for kids, 7 to 13, July 5 to August 12., at Parkside Evans Playground, Wissinoming Park and Fisher Park. 20 to 30 hours weekly. To apply, e-mail: [email protected] or visit philadelphiasummercamps.com_______________________________________________________________________
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.
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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.
Job Listings at JEVS Human Services
If you are an individual with a passion for helping others help themselves, please review JEVS Human Services job openings.
Find a fit for you? You can apply here! Link: https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/job-listings/
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FunTimes' Events Host Lavonne Nichols at the black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit
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Mentorship Spotlight
Congrats to Umme and Lauren! These two talented seniors will be paid contributors with FunTimes Magazine. A staple in African, African-American, and Caribbean communities for more than a decade, FunTimes Magazine highlights unique stories and elevates black and brown voices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. We are extremely grateful to Eric Nzeribe for creating this internship opportunity for our students. Thank you for allowing them to showcase their writing skills while teaching them how to become better writers for the future!
