Last Dollar Scholarship
What is the Last Dollar Scholarship?
The Last Dollar Scholarship is a need-based “gap” award of $500 to $7,500 for graduates of our high school College Access Program who are enrolled full-time in a 2- or 4-year, non-profit college. We look at a student’s Student Aid Index (as determined by the FAFSA), their college financial aid package total, and the college’s Cost of Attendance. Students can reapply each year up to 6 years from first eligibility as long as the student maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA. Costs we consider are: tuition, housing, meal plan, mandatory fees, and public transportation (commuting students only).
Who is eligible for the Last Dollar Scholarship in academic year 2025-26?
Graduating high school seniors in the Philadelphia Education Fund’s College Access Program in the following schools are eligible for a scholarship up to $7,500 annually:
- BARTRAM HIGH SCHOOL
- FRANKFORD HIGH SCHOOL
- FURNESS HIGH SCHOOL
- KENSINGTON CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL
- OLNEY HIGH SCHOOL
- ROXBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
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Students from any of the schools listed above who will attend Community College of Philadelphia may apply for a $1,000 flat scholarship.
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Application Instructions
All applicants will create a Copilot account.
You will need to have your SAI, financial aid letter, student ID number, and transcript. Start your application early by completing the demographic information — you can go back later to complete your uploads when you have them. Deadline: July 10, 2025. Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis.
If you have questions along the way, please contact Philadelphia Scholars Senior Manager Allison Kelsey.
The 2025-26 application opens on April 1, 2025 and closes on July 10, 2025.
Also visit PhillyGoes2College.org for other regional and national scholarship opportunities.
“Through PEF, I was connected to resources and prepped for college and work. Most importantly, I was able to build valuable connections with passionate individuals who still support me, 7 years after high school. As I start my journey to a master’s degree, I am sure the support will continue.”
Deliyah C., West Chester University ’22
