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The Columbians annually award area students between $25,000 and $50,000 in scholarships. Each award ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 for the successful candidate. Applications are available by clicking the Scholarship Application online.The Scholarship Committee of the Columbians reviews each application and considers the following criteria:Financial NeedAcademic AchievementSAT/ACT ScoreCommunity and Extracurricular InvolvementEssay SubmissionAny Special Circumstances Demonstrate an Interest in Italian Heritage,...

The burden of higher education debt has painful and long-lasting consequences for low-income students and students of color, according to a 2022 report released by the Pell Institute and PennAHEAD. The report found that while higher education can still provide access to increased economic mobility for many poor and first-generation students, it can drown many in debt.Warrick Dunn Charities’ Hearts...

The National Association of Asian American Professionals – Philadelphia (NAAAP Philadelphia) strives to cultivate and develop the leaders of tomorrow. We created this scholarship in 2010 to recognize and reward Asian American students in the Philadelphia region who have demonstrated strong leadership potential. As Asian American becomes the fastest-growing ethnic minority group in the U.S., we firmly believe that leadership...

Each year the Freehold branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) provides scholarships to women who have returned to college to complete their higher education. Formerly the Lew Williams & Leila Sulkes Scholarship, applications are accepted from January – July for the following academic school year.  The deadline for applying for scholarships is July 31, each year.The Application...

The late Herbert Roback was a highly respected public servant. During his 34-year career, he encouraged talented and promising students to consider lifetime careers in the public service. To honor Mr. Roback, his family and friends established the Herbert Roback Scholarship Fund to perpetuate his work.To fulfill this goal, the Academy annually awards one scholarship up to $7,500 to a...

To be considered eligible for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship you must:1) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2026.2) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the May 1st, 2026 deadline.3) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.4) Be a resident of the United States...