College matters, and CORE Philly is here to help make dreams of college a reality.

CORE (College Opportunity Resources for Education) Philly is a city-wide initiative founded by Congressman Chaka Fattah in collaboration with Philadelphia Mayor John F. Street, School District of Philadelphia CEO Paul Vallas, Philadelphia City Council members and School Reform Commissioners. This effort resulted in $40 million to provide scholarships for four years to help put college within reach of every Philadelphia high school student.

Invest now in our students and the future of our city. Join our efforts to build a $150 million CORE Philly Endowment Fund to ensure that CORE Philly Scholarships are a permanent Philadelphia tradition.

Seniors, apply now for CORE Philly Scholarships. Younger students, sign up for CORE Philly
e-Reminders. Parents, teachers, counselors and all those who care, get involved and support the next generation of Philadelphia scholars. For more information about the scholarship, click here to view the CORE Philly Application Flyer.

“Even though the odds were stacked against me, I knew I wanted to go to college. CORE Philly helped get me there.”

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