Scholarships & Grants

 

National Catholic College Admission Association Scholarship

Offered to high school seniors who will attend one of the NCCAA member institutions. For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

DeSales University (PA)

DeSales University offers a variety of grants and scholarships for undergraduates. Here’s the link to their current list, some of which are for students who declare a specific academic major.

 

La Salle University (PA)
Scholarships are available to students interested in La Salle University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

La Salle University’s Thomas F. McGowan Scholarship

This scholarship is open to a Judge student who intends to enroll in LaSalle University, has completed all required application materials, and completes a one-page essay responding to the question: “What challenges did you face and overcome during your time at Father Judge High School?” The essay must be submitted to Guidance by Jan. 31st. For more information, contact the Director of Guidance by January 5th.

 

Holy Family University

Scholarships are available to students interested in Holy Family University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

 

Northeast Catholic Alumni Memorial Scholarship

Student must be the child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a living and active (dues paying) member of the Northeast Catholic Alumni Association. For more info, click here.

 

Mount St. Mary’s University (Maryland)

Mount St. Mary offers scholarships for students in Archdiocese of Philadelphia high schools. Click here for details, and contact their admissions team for eligibility by emailing them: [email protected]

 

St. Joseph’s University (Philadelphia, PA)

Scholarships are available to students interested in St. Joseph’s University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Villanova University (PA)

Scholarships are available to students interested in Villanova University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

 

Seton Hall University (New Jersey)

Scholarships are available to students interested in Seton Hall University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

St. John's University (New York City)

Scholarships are available to students interested in St. John’s and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Dominican University (New York State)

Offered to Catholic high school students, The St. Dominic Scholarship can be combined with the university's Freshman Scholarship. Students with a grade point average of 3.0-3.49 receive an additional $1,000, and those with a grade point average from 3.5-4.0 receive an additional $2,000.

 

Marist University (New York State)
Scholarships are available to students interested in Marist University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Siena University (New York State)
Scholarships are available to students interested in Siena University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

 

The University of Dayton (Ohio)

Scholarships are available to students interested in the University of Dayton and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

 

PASSHE Foundation

The foundation is the philanthropic arm of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). To search for scholarships, click here. Students must create a user account to complete applications.

 

Penn State University

Scholarships are available to students interested in Penn State University

and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

 

Pennsylvania College of Technology (Williamsport, PA)

Students interested in a technical/skilled trades education can apply to Pennsylvania College of Technology. The college offers numerous scholarships, particularly the Howley Scholarship which is available to students from the Philadelphia region and who meet the additional requirements. The award is $10,000 scholarship per year and recipients will also receive a $1,000 Penn College Foundation award, and up to $18,870 in additional need-based financial aid. Click here for more information on the Howley Award. For even more scholarships at the Penn College of Technology, go here.

 

Culinary Careers Program (C•CAP) Post-Secondary Institutional Scholarship

For students who plan to train for a career in the culinary arts. For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

Temple University

Scholarships are available to students interested in Temple University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Cheyney University (Pennsylvania)

Scholarships are available to students interested in Cheyney University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Lincoln University (Pennsylvania)

Scholarships are available to students interested in Lincoln University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Drexel University
Scholarships are available to students interested in Drexel University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Susquehanna University (Pennsylvania)

Scholarships are available to students interested in Susquehanna University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Community College of Philadelphia

CCP has an online scholarship application process which allows students to search and apply for multiple scholarships by completing one online application. Click here to search and complete the application process.

 

Bucks County Community College

Scholarships are available to students interested in Buck County Community College and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Bucks County Community College - Honors@Bucks Scholarship”

Bucks County CC will award a one-year scholarship to a resident of Buck County, covering up to 31 credits (16 in Fall, 15 in Spring), to 16 incoming Honors@Bucks students for the 2026–27 academic year. Applicants must have a 3.5-or-higher cumulative high-school GPA. Click here for more details.

 

Rider University (New Jersey)
Scholarships are available to students interested in Rider University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Rutgers University (New Jersey)

Scholarships are available to students interested in Rutgers University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Fairleigh Dickinson University (New Jersey)

Scholarships are available to students interested in Fairleigh Dickinson University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Wilmington University (Delaware)

Scholarships are available to students interested in Wilmington University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Delaware State University

Scholarships are available to students interested in Delaware State University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Howard University (Washington, DC)

Scholarships are available to students interested in Howard University

and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

SUNY New Paltz (New York State)
Scholarships are available to students interested in the State University of New York at New Paltz and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (New York State)
Scholarships are available to students interested in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Northeastern University (Massachusetts)
Scholarships are available to students interested in Northeastern University and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

 

Morehouse College (Men’s college in Atlanta, GA)

Scholarships are available to students interested in Morehouse College

and who meet the criteria. Go to their scholarship page to learn more.

 

Emory University (Metro-Atlanta, GA)

Emory University's offers the Goizueta Scholars Program for business majors. Click here to learn more.

 

 

 

United Steel Workers - In Memory of Hugh Carcella

Applicant must be a member in good standing, or the son or daughter or legal ward or a member of a United Steelworkers, District 10 (Eastern) local union participating in the Scholarship Program. Applications must be requested by students through participating local unions. Contact Director of Guidance for more information.

 

The Wright Thing To Do Scholarship

An applicant must be: (i) the child of a current member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 354; (ii) the child of current member of any local union within the United Association that is a member of the Pennsylvania Pipe Trades, New Jersey Pipe Trades or New York Pipe Trades; or (iii) currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full or part-time student in the Westmoreland County Community College. For more info, click here.

 

United Association Scholarship (Int'l Union Scholarship Fund)
For details on the scholarship, click here. Contact Director of Guidance for more information.

 

 

The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund

Available to children of Teamsters, application details are found here.

 

Philadelphia Foundation Scholarships

One application process for numerous scholarships. For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

Howley College Scholars Program

Available to students at Father Judge High School. This scholarship will help address typical gaps in financial aid or grant funding for incoming college students at various colleges in the Philadelphia region. For information about eligibility, list of colleges, and application process, click here.

 

The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund

For high school seniors in the Philadelphia region who have a “financial need [and] who are furthering their studies in the fall at a four-year college or university, a two-year community college, or a vocational school.” For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

Maguire Foundation College Scholars

Seniors who are applying to a Maguire Scholars Partner School may become a Maguire college scholar. See the website for the list of partner schools. Students should contact the college/university in which they plan to apply and request an application required to become a Maguire scholar at their college/university. Each college sets their own guidelines and students must qualify accordingly. For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

Anna M. Vincent Scholarship Trust

Awarded to high school graduates “worthy of financial assistance; of high scholastic standing and good character; and residents of Philadelphia or the surrounding five county Philadelphia area: i.e., Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania and Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties in New Jersey." For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

The Ron Brown Signature Scholarship

Scholarship "honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.​​" Application deadline of December 1st. For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

ParkWest Town Center Scholarships

For residents of West Philadelphia (see "Target Area" map on website). For more info, click here.

 

The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers

“The nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens.” For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

Peter Kennedy Scholarship (Inter-County Soccer League)

For information about eligibility and application process, select the “Peter Kennedy Scholarship” link on this page.

 

The Noel Soccer Foundation

Each year the Foundation awards a one-year scholarship to graduating high school student-athletes to be used during their first year of study at a college or accredited trade school. Scholarships are awarded to students based on their academic achievement, commitment to the game of soccer, and contributions to their school and local communities. For more info, click here.

 

Big Sun Athletic Scholarships

All student-athletes are eligible for this award in the amount of $500.

For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

The Gates Scholarship

A highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

John F. Kennedy Profile In Courage Essay Contest

For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

PA American Legion Annual Essay Contest

Each year, the PA American Legion sponsors an essay contest. For more on the contest, click here. For the current year’s essay prompt and submission details, click here.

 

American Legion High School Oratorical Contest

Sponsored by Pennsylvania American Legion. For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

Pennsylvania American Legion’s Samuel W Worley Scholarship Endowment

The PA American Legion has a couple of scholarships available to high school students. For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Scholarships up to $40,000.00 to college-bound “high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.” For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

Herb It Forward Scholarship

Youth leadership scholarship for Philadelphia students “who demonstrate a commitment to helping others and a passion for giving back.” For more info, click here.

 

Samuel A. Green Scholarship

For a high school senior in the Greater Philadelphia region who “demonstrates leadership potential and a fierce commitment to making a substantial impact in their community.” For more info, click here.

 

Eagles Fly for Leukemia - Kim Hill Scholarship

Offered to a high school senior who has battled or is currently battling cancer. Tuition is available for St. Joseph’s University and Drexel University. For more info, click here.

 

The Diabetes Link - Scholarships
Scholarships are available for students living with diabetes or a disability. For a list of scholarships, information about eligibility, and application processes, click here.

 

McKee Scholarship

John McKee Scholarship: The McKee scholarship committee offers scholarships of up to $25,000 to qualified high school senior students who meet the following criteria:

1. Male student, 18 years of age or younger
2. Student plans to attend a 4 year college
3. Student’s biological/adoptive father is deceased or permanently absent
4. Student is in need of financial assistance
5. Student resides in Philadelphia County or the surrounding four counites around it in Pennsylvania

If you believe you are eligible to apply for this scholarship, please come to the Guidance office for further information. Deadline: March 1st. For more info, click here.

 

 

Kelly Rooney Memorial Scholarship

One-time scholarship of $10,000 to a high school senior who lost his or her mother to cancer and who will be attending an accredited four-year college or university. For more info contact Save Second [email protected]

 

David Nelson Jr. Memorial Fund

This fund provides educational scholarships for children of organ and tissue donors. For more information about the scholarship, click here. Contact the Fund’s point person, David S. Nelson by email: [email protected]

 

Horatio Alger Scholarships: College and Career & Technical Programs

Student must intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree and may start your studies at a two-year institution. For more info, click here.

 

Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Scholarship

For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

Parx Casino Scholarship Program
$2,800 to $3,000 to high school seniors planning to attend a college or university. Requires an essay and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. Deadline is March 30th. Contact the Guidance Office for more details.

 

American Heritage Credit Union's "Cecilia B. Grady" Scholarship Program

Awards 30 scholarships of $1,000 each to members who are graduating high school seniors and who are enrolling in an accredited undergraduate program or trade school. Awardees are selected based on their academic achievement, extracurricular activities, teacher/guidance counselor evaluation, community service involvement, and writing skills. For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

Citizens Bank Scholarship
The website's claim: "Citizens is giving away up to $45,000 in scholarships annually towards school expenses No essays, no contest, no sweat." For information about eligibility, list of colleges, and application process, click here.

 

Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship Program

For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

Visit the website for eligibility requirements, FAQs, and instructions on applying.

 

Burger King Scholars

For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Prestigious award for youth volunteers in school and community. For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America

For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

The Washington Crossing Foundation

A scholarship offering for students planning careers in government service. For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Scholarship

For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

PAL Scholarship Foundation (Police Athletic League of Phila.)

For information about eligibility and application process, click here.

 

Bensalem Township Police Benevolent Association Scholarship

For information about eligibility and application process, click here.