Student Opportunities
Full-tuition scholarship opportunities for North Philly students |
Great news, neighbors! Temple University’s Cecil B. Moore scholarship program is offering full-tuition scholarships for Philadelphia public school students living in North Philadelphia.
NOTE: Roughly 20-25 scholarships are offered each academic year.
Eligibility: Students must attend a Philadelphia public school (district or charter) and live in one of the following zip codes: 19121, 19122, 19123, 19125, 19130, 19132, and 19133.
Cecil B. Moore Scholars receive:
Interested students should click here to register for an upcoming information session. You can complete the scholarship interest form here.
I strongly encourage students and families to learn more about this great educational opportunity!
Feel free to contact State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta's office for more information. |
In 2020, Peanuts Worldwide and Native Tongue Communications partnered to create “The Armstrong Project,” a four-year named endowed scholarship, which will designate one student at each of two selected Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as the recipient of an annual, non-renewable $10,000 scholarship, corporate mentorship, and possible internship opportunity in animation and related fields. Funded upfront for endowment status at $100,000, the Project launched in 2021, for the 2022 - 2023 school year with students at Howard and Hampton University.
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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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