
Ariana Ruffin, Future Doctor

Criteria for Scholarships:
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Must be a black female
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18-26 years old
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Enrichment Scholarship (High School - Grad School)
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Must live in PA, NJ or DE
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Demonstrates perseverance in completing her studies.
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Exhibits leadership through community service and extracurricular activities.
College Completion Scholarship
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This scholarship is awarded to graduating college seniors pursuing a 4-year degree or higher. The scholarship award is $1,000.
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Application Timeline
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Opens: November
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Closes: January
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Winners Announced: Black History Month​


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.
Enrichment Scholarship
Sponsor a Girl!
This scholarship sponsors girls for enrichment opportunities aimed at broadening their exposure. The total award is $1,000 per year, with a maximum scholarship award of $500 per recipient.
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Must be in the following target areas:
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STEM
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Educational Travel
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College Prep
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Leadership Development
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Entrepreneurship​
Click link for scholarship application.
This scholarship was established in 2022, in loving memory of our founder's brother, Jeffrey, who dedicated over 20 years to nursing.
We are awarding this scholarship to support current nursing students with their tuition and expenses. Additionally, we hope it will help address healthcare disparities and encourage more black females to pursue a career in nursing.
The scholarship award totals $5,000 to be divided among the selected winners.
​​Application Timeline
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Opens: November
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Closes: January
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Award Letters Sent: MLK, Jr. Holiday
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Winners Posted: Black History Month
Jeffrey A. Mattos
Memorial Nursing Scholarship
2024 Winners!


2021 Philly Girl Scholars
This scholarship was created in response to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, racial unrest, and increased gun violence and murders in Philadelphia. Our aim is to counter the prevailing sense of hopelessness and lack of resources in poverty-stricken neighborhoods by investing in our girls. We are committed to supporting them throughout their college journey.





