Stories for Student Success

Stories for Student Success

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Are you a CCP alum and want to share your story? Would you like to tell us why you give to Community College of Philadelphia? Please use the space below to tell us more or email us at [email protected]. 

We’d love to hear from you about your Community College of Philadelphia experience. We use these stories to share inspiring stories with others as well as internally to learn about how we can serve you better.

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Scholarship Support

Scholarship donations are by far the most popular philanthropic gifts supporting students at Community College of Philadelphia. Scholarships and awards can be made for any amount. Donors appreciate that too many students struggle to pay for classes and are forced to leave before graduating due to financial circumstances. A scholarship can mean the difference between dropping out and completing one’s education, or at least more time devoted to studies than to a part-time job.

The Community College of Philadelphia Foundation administers multiple scholarship funds that provide financial support to students pursuing an associate degree, proficiency certificate or workforce credential. Scholarships provide support for our diverse student population, whether they are current Philadelphia high school students, recent graduates, first-time College students, working individuals wanting college credentials to prepare to enter the workforce or advance in their careers, or wherever they are in their educational journeys. 

Vina Nguyen

“The scholarship also helped me see my self-worth. It is the first scholarship I have ever received, and it showed me that others saw something in me when I didn’t see that in myself.”

Vina Nguyen graduated in Spring 2023 after studying for the past five years while working as a pharmacy technician. 

Interested donors can support the general scholarship fund, or create a fund in the name of their choosing.

For more information on how to create a scholarship in your name or the name of a loved one, please contact:

Amanda Pratt
Director of Advancement Services and Special Projects
[email protected]

To see a list of named scholarships, please click HERE

A group of students learn automotive mechanics in a garage full of cars

“My professors in automotive technology had a great impact on my college experience. They all showed that they cared about my education, helping me tremendously along the way.”

Zahir Anderson faced challenges in his path to earning his degree, including the passing of his mother and juggling a full-time job to pay for tuition. But with the support of his professors and scholarships, Zahir persevered and graduated with highest honors from the College’s automotive technology program. Today, he works in the Department of Fleet Services for the City of Philadelphia and one day hopes to become a lead manager.