City of Philadelphia Partners With CCP to Create Scholarship Program

Looking to improve success rates for local students, the City of Philadelphia has partnered with the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) to establish the Octavius Catto Scholarship, which was named in honor of the civil rights activist and educator.

For up to three years, the scholarship will provide students with last-dollar funding to cover the cost of tuition as well as offer financial support for other costs such as food, transportation and textbooks.

Over the next five years, 4,500 students are expected to receive the scholarship.

According to the scholarship’s website, to be eligible, students must:

  • Hold a high school diploma, Commonwealth Diploma or GED from any Philadelphia high school, Pennsylvania state cyber charter school or home school.
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and certify an Expected Family Contribution below $8,000.
  • Attend Community College of Philadelphia full-time, which is equivalent to enrolling in at least 12 credits per semester.
  • Be a Philadelphia resident for at least one year.
  • Enroll in CCP’s college-ready course or one level below.