b'Sponsor-A-Scholar is a comprehensive, individualized college access program serving studentsattending Philadelphias public high schools. Students matriculate in 9th grade and receivethe support, resources, and opportunities they need to be admitted to and graduate college. To learn more about Sponsor-A-Scholar resources, eligibility requirements and to access the online application, visit www.philadelphiafutures.org/sponsor-a-scholar-program.College Connection offers personalized college guidance and support to students attendingPhiladelphias public, public charter, and parochial high schools. Students are admitted in 11th grade and have access to a range of resources and one-to-one support to help them navigate the college admissions process, transition to college, and earn their degrees.To learn more about College Connection resources, eligibility requirements and to access the online application, visit www.philadelphiafutures.org/college-connection.Each Philadelphia Futures scholar works with a College Success Advisor, who supports the scholars through their college years with ongoing intensive, individualized guidance on academic, personal, and financial issues, navigating obstacles before they become barriers to success. Through the Career Futures initiative, collegians have multiple opportunities to prepare for post-grad careers, including resum workshops, job shadowing, and paid internships.Outreach Futures brings Philadelphia Futures expertise in supporting the college aspirations of first-generation-to-college students to the broader community. Philadelphia Futures works with community partners to offer customized programming, workshops, and resources to Philadelphia high school students and their families as they navigate the college admissions process. Outreach Futures is currently accepting requests for the 2021-2022 academic year.The Ellis Trust for Girls provides financial resources for high school girls living in low-income, single-parent homes to help prepare them for postsecondary success. Girls attending Philadelphias public and public charter schools may apply for grants to fund enrichment activities, college prepprogramming, summer academic experiences, or other meaningful endeavors. Girls attending parochial and independent schools may apply for tuition assistance. To learn more about Ellis Trust resources, eligibility requirements and to access the online application, visit www.ellistrust.org.Philadelphia FuturesFor more information about Philadelphia Futures programs and services, visit www.philadelphiafutures.org or call 215-790-1666./PhiladelphiaFutures @PhillyFutures @PhillyFutures/PhiladelphiaFutures'