of our scholars are admitted into at least one college or university
100%
500+
high school and college students are assisted every year
100%
of our Sponsor-A-Scholar students graduated high school
The path to success starts here.
Sponsor-A-Scholar »
Grades 9 – 12
This program provides students with financial assistance and one-to-one mentorship, starting in high school and continuing through college.
College Connection »
Grades 11-12
This program guides students during the college admissions process to help them find the perfect fit.
Resources & Tools »
All grades
Our ‘Step Up to College’ publication, scholarship listings and additional tools are available to all students.
Get to know our students.
Melvin: Class of 1996
“College and where I would end up in life was something I seldom considered until I became part of Philadelphia Futures.”
John: Class of 2005
“My mentor taught me a lot about humility and focusing on others. Now that I am a mentor, I hope that I am able to provide the same support and prospective to my mentee.”
Jodi: Class of 2007
“I am proud of my decision to go to Rosemont College and where it has taken me.”
See what we're up to:
During our #careerreadiness workshops, our scholars focus on #professionalism and crafting their elevator pitches. We are grateful to @Subaru_USA for their generosity in making our career readiness programming possible. #GratiTuesday #SubaruFoundation #SubaruLovestoHelp
Happy Monday!! Did you know that Philly families can still apply for high school tuition assistance grants until March 15th? 📚 visit us at https://t.co/eOAmSdMnfA to find out how!
Many thanks to Toby from the @LSHphilly for taking the time to come in to the #PhillyFutures office for a presentation to our Young Women Rising (#YWR) scholars on developing healthy relationships. Interested in getting involved? https://t.co/yXIcwPS6GF #FuturesFridayFeature
Take advantage of this Spanish-speaking College Fair! Please share with anyone who might benefit from this opportunity.
We are hiring a College Access Coordinator! This role is a unique opportunity for a proactive, detailed-oriented individual to serve in a critical role in supporting low-income, first-generation-to-college students. Learn more: https://t.co/bqdzJNykSN
