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.”
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Today’s #FuturesFridayFeature goes to a #PhillyFutures parent!
Ms. Brown is a strong advocate for her SAS #Classof2022 HS student & works around the clock to support her family, all while assisting with her son’s college journey.
Thanks for all of your support!
#PFProud
We are thankful to the Eagles Social Justice Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation for choosing #PhillyFutures as one of their nonprofit grantees for their multilayered anti-gun violence campaign.
Learn more here: https://t.co/F4CbmXnV1M
#ThankfulThursday #EndPhillyGunViolence
ICYMI: Check out the 2022 Annual Conference Year-in-Review Video!
Here's a look at some of the highlights and events from 2021:
Help support our scholars by making a donation: https://t.co/YiRUn0bzGo
#PFAnnualConference2022 #ForwardtoYourFuture
Our partnership with @PhillyFutures, a CBO based in Philadelphia, PA, allowed hundreds of students to engage directly with institutions around the country—from their phones or computers.
An overlooked opportunity with CBOs: How to reach students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds | VisitDays Blog
Learn about the importance of partnerships with community based organizations in reaching low-income and first-generation students.
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Today is the 6th annual National Day of Racial Healing. It's is an opportunity for organizations, like us, to come together in their common humanity and take collective action to create a more just and equitable world.
To learn more, visit: https://t.co/O8R1LGzU60
#HowWeHeal
