Ariana Ruffin, Future Doctor

Criteria for Scholarships:

Must be a black female
18-26 years old
Enrichment Scholarship (Middle School - Grad School)
Must live in PA, NJ or DE
Demonstrates perseverance in completing her studies.
Exhibits leadership through community service and extracurricular activities.

College Completion Scholarship
Fueling the Finish Line!

This scholarship is awarded to graduating college seniors pursuing a 4-year degree or higher. The scholarship award is $1,000 each.

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.

Must be in the following target areas:

STEM
Educational Travel
College Prep
Leadership Development
Entrepreneurship

Sponsorships for 2025 have been completed. Applications are now closed.

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

Opens: November
Closes: January
Winners Announced: Black History Month

Jeffrey A. Mattos

Memorial Nursing Scholarship

2025 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.