The Urban League works to improve educational opportunities for African American students through scholarships, academic achievement initiatives, early childcare developmental programs, mentoring opportunities and youth leadership development. Our goal is to teach our children to be the best and brightest in the nation and the world. We want to close the achievement gap that continues to afflict African Americans and other people of color. Programs that can help our children achieve academic excellence include:
College Scholarships
Over the past seven years, The Urban League of Philadelphia has presented more than $300,000 in college scholarships to deserving young men and women in the Greater Philadelphia region. These awards are made possible because of generous donors in our community. We believe that, together, we can build a "college going culture" in communities of color. We are instilling an understanding of the importance of college education. We are providing opportunities to build a solid foundation for a future where they can attain economic equality and secure a rewarding and fulfilling career.
The links below will connect you to the scholarship applications. Please pay careful attention to the requirements:
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Urban Green League
The Green League is an environmental literacy and advocacy program. It enhances student knowledge of their environment and how to protect and preserve it. The program shares information about green careers. It provides knowledge about the training and education necessary to obtain positions in the energy, weatherization and environmental fields. The program consists of two modules. The K-5 module focuses on environmental causes. The grade 8-12 module focuses on green careers
For more information on our services and programs, please call 215-985-3220, ext. 208
Robert Keyes
Patricia A. Coulter
Message from the Chairman and President