SUPPORTING SCHOLARSHIPS
STEM Scholarship from ITServ Alliance – Philadelphia Chapter
Last year, ITServe Alliance Philadelphia Chapter created a scholarship to promote educational development in STEM fields of study. The scholarship disbursed $10,000 to a total of four full-time students (fall and spring terms).
Joseph and Marie Field Foundation Opportunity Scholarship
For students who had to put their dreams on hold after high school, the Joseph and Marie Field Foundation Opportunity Scholarship gives them a chance to keep pursuing their academic goals. Since fall 2019, $1 million in generous support has put a degree or certificate within reach for 236 students who otherwise may not have had the opportunity to realize their potential. During the 2023–24 academic year, 44 students were awarded the Joseph and Marie Field Foundation Opportunity Scholarship, with 24 graduating from the College.
“When I first arrived at the Community College of Philadelphia, I had low expectations. My initial goal was simply to earn my associate degree and be done with school. However, over the past year, I have developed a genuine love for education. After my first year, I was awarded the Joseph and Marie Field Scholarship, which allowed me to focus on exploring opportunities at school, gave me the chance to meet incredible people and join various organizations, where I have had the pleasure of mentoring students and working with a diverse group of individuals. Now, I never want to leave school!”
–DONTAE BACON
FIELD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Philly AIDS Thrift
Philly AIDS Thrift@Giovanni’s Room, a Philadelphia nonprofit business that supports local organizations involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS, created the Ed Hermance Scholarship to provide a direct impact on the lives of students, with a focus on those who have experienced discrimination and hardship over the course of their lives. Through this generous fund, students are substantially closer to accomplishing their educational goals and achieving their hopes of a brighter future. Since winter 2024, $50,000 in scholarship support has been awarded to 20 part- and full-time students.
Scholarships for Student Toolkits from the Gene Haas Foundation
The Gene Haas Foundation supports Computer Numerical Control (CNC) advanced manufacturing programs across the country. The Foundation donated $15,000 for CNC student scholarships in FY24, which is used to purchase expensive tool kits that students need for class and employment following completion of the program.
Gertrude Baker Charitable Trust Scholarship
The Gertrude Baker Trust Scholarship provided up to $2,000 in tuition assistance to five Pell-eligible students for the spring 2024 semester. After graduating high school in June 2023, these students enrolled at the College in fall 2023.
“The Gertrude Baker Trust Scholarship means so much to me because I come from a low-income household. The opportunity to attend college was already a blessing, but receiving this award has made me feel like the sky is the limit! Thank you for this scholarship—you have truly made a positive impact on my life.”
–ANDREW L.
GERTRUDE BAKER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
BeyGOOD Foundation Renaissance Scholars
In spring 2023, CCP President Dr. Generals received an exciting message from Beyonce’s BeyGOOD Foundation: They wanted to include CCP in their international Renaissance Scholars initiative. Twenty Renaissance Scholars each received $5,000 toward the cost of attending CCP. In addition, at a celebration in the Bonnell Lobby the day before Beyonce’s Philadelphia concert in July 2023, dozens of free tickets were given away to CCP students, faculty and staff.
Hassel Foundation Scholarship Program
The Hassel Foundation Scholarship Program provided $20,000 in support for financial assistance to outstanding students pursuing an associate degree in one of the College’s career and technical education programs. In 2023–24, seven students received financial support. The Hassel Foundation has contributed more than $450,000 for a variety of programs since 1991.
“I have always had a desire to help people, and I am proud to have returned to school to further my education.”
–KATEIMA
HASSEL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Judy Simon: Championing Dreams with the Boo and Loo Scholarship
In 2022, Judy Simon established the Boo and Loo Scholarship with a heartfelt mission: to empower students striving for a brighter future. Over the past two years, her remarkable generosity has contributed more than $100,000 to scholarship funds and student emergency support at Community College of Philadelphia.
Named for Judy and her husband's nicknames for each other, the Boo and Loo Scholarship is a lifeline for students pursuing associate degrees, certificate programs, and workforce development opportunities. In the 2023-2024 fiscal year alone, the scholarship supported 21 students—14 pursuing academic credentials and seven advancing their skills through workforce development.
“I commend these students who are determined to be the first in their family to graduate college,” Judy shares. “Their stories speak so passionately of wanting to make something of themselves. They have dreams, and I wanted to help them achieve those dreams and goals. I’m so proud of them.”
Dana S., one of the scholarship recipients, embodies the transformative impact of Judy’s support. “This scholarship is so important to me because, as a single parent, it has been very difficult to continue my education, with financial constraints being the biggest hindrance. I have wanted to return to school for many years and found it to be out of my reach due to lack of resources. Being afforded this opportunity has given me a renewed sense of hope.”