Ariana Ruffin, Future Doctor
Criteria for Scholarships:
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Must be an African American female
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18-26 years old
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Enrichment Scholarships (Middle School - Grad School)
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Hometown is PA, NJ or DE
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Demonstrates perseverance in completing her studies
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Exhibits leadership through community service, school and extracurricular activities
College Completion Scholarship
Fueling the Finish Line!
This scholarship awards $1,000 to each of three graduating college seniors pursuing a four-year degree or higher.
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Enrichment Scholarship
Sponsor a Girl!
This scholarship is designed to broaden her exposure and fuel her potential.
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Must fall in one of the focus areas:
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​STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
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Educational Travel (domestic or international learning experiences)
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College Preparation (tutoring, test prep, application boot camps)
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Leadership Development (conferences, teambuilding, public speaking)
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Entrepreneurship (business camps, communication skills, financial literacy)
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​Sponsorships for 2025 have been completed and are now closed.
We are proud to partner with Girls Going Global and their passport initiative to provide 40 girls with their first passports, and the opportunity to attend their international travel camps.
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Established in 2022 to celebrate the life and legacy of our founder’s brother Jeffrey, a compassionate nurse with more than 20 years of service.
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This scholarship supports nursing students and seeks to reduce healthcare disparities by inspiring more Black women to pursue nursing careers, because representation matters.
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The total scholarship award is $5,000, to be divided among selected recipients.
Jeffrey A. Mattos, RN
Memorial Nursing Scholarship
2025 Winners!
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Philly Girl Scholarship
This scholarship was created during the pandemic to uplift young women during a time of deep hardship, as they faced the realities of racial injustice and rising violence in Philadelphia. We wanted it to serve as a powerful reminder on their college journey that they are seen, valued, and truly unstoppable!
