Wanamaker Scholars Program

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Wanamaker Scholars Program

The Wanamaker Institute of Industries and Community College of Philadelphia have partnered to establish the Wanamaker Scholars Program to provide financial support for Philadelphia residents meeting established criteria. All applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee and awards are made at the discretion of the committee.

Wanamaker Workforce and Economic Innovation Scholarship

This scholarship will provide funds to students who are underemployed or unemployed who would otherwise not be able to afford or attend workforce training programs that lead to a career path. Individuals interested in participating in one of the training programs, and who have financial need, will be asked to submit a scholarship application.

Workforce programs eligible for scholarship consideration are listed below. Check our Corporate Solutions' list of professional development programs for the most up-to-date schedule of when these programs are being offered. Scholarships will cover up to 100% of the cost of tuition for these programs, with students funding the difference for fees:

  • Advanced Manufacturing – CNC Precision Machining Technology
  • Advanced Manufacturing – Electro-Mechanical Technology (Industrial Maintenance) / Mechatronics
  • Advanced Manufacturing – Welding
  • Advanced Manufacturing – Gas Distribution Pipeline
  • Back End Software Developer
  • Front End Software Developer
  • Bookkeeping
  • Certified Production Technician
  • Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Commercial Truck Driving (CDL)
  • CompTIA A+
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dialysis Technician
  • EKG Technician*
  • Electronic Health Record Management*
  • HVAC Technician*
  • Massage Therapy
  • Nurse Aide
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy
  • Sterile Processing Technician
  • Veterinary Assistant

*The College has partnered with Condensed Curriculum International (CCI) to establish a CCP storefront for our students to take short-term, workforce development classes in an online, asynchronous mode (anytime online). These programs prepare students for entry-level employment and have an externship component.

Community College of Philadelphia Foundation and its donors are pleased to offer scholarships to students enrolling in select Workforce Development courses. To submit your scholarship application, follow the steps in the Workforce Development Program Scholarship Application Guide below.

Download Workforce Development Program Scholarship Application Guide (PDF)

Wanamaker Finish Line Scholarship

Under the Wanamaker Finish Line Scholarship, students selected to receive funding are eligible for up to $1,800 toward the completion of an AAS degree or certificate. AAS degree and certificate programs include Accounting, American Sign Language, Automotive Technology, Behavioral Health/Human Services, Diagnostic Medical Imaging, Nursing, and Paralegal Studies. Note that funding is not limited to the AAS programs listed above, but includes all AAS programs. Students must submit an application, including an essay, to be considered.

Students must meet the following criteria will be considered for the Wanamaker Finish Line Scholarship:

  • Must be a Philadelphia resident
  • Began enrollment at the College within the last three years
  • Must be pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree or certificate
  • Must have nine (9) or fewer credits remaining to earn his/her degree or certificate
  • Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better

To learn more about the Wanamaker Finish Line Scholarship, please contact the Scholarship Office at scholarships [at] ccp.edu (scholarships[at]ccp[dot]edu).