Rise Scholarship

Special requirement

Need-based

Local

Overview

The RISE Scholarship offers up to $4,000 to Philadelphia high school seniors or current undergraduate students pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree. This scholarship requires demonstrated financial need and completion of 8 online FDIC MoneySmart Financial Literacy units. There is no deadline for this application, so make sure to apply!

Status

Open for applications

Deadline

🗓 December 31, 2024

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

corescholars.org

What you'll need

Other

This scholarship requires something a bit different!

FAQ

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it?

Financial need is determined by the information you enter into your FAFSA. It's the difference between how much it's going to cost you to go to college, your 'cost of attendance (COA)', minus how much of this cost can you / your family cover, your 'Expected Family Contribution (EFC)'. If your EFC is lower than your COA, you have financial need! If you're not sure about your EFC or COA, reach out to a Mos advisor for help!

What is a scholarship portal?

You'll typically need to create an account to apply for a scholarship, and submit your application through their website—this is called a scholarship application portal. Not all scholarship providers use portals—some will just require that the application materials be sent via email. Tip: it's a good idea to write down your usernames and passwords to keep track of all your applications!

Is applying for college scholarships worth it?

Yes! Colleges provide over $60 billion in financial aid to students each year, nearly 10 times what traditional scholarships offer. That means you’re 10 times as likely to get that scholarship.