In 2017, PhillySEEDS, Inc. awarded 66 PHA residents seeking higher education $258,000 in scholarships.  The awards were handed out during 2017’s PhillySEEDS Gala dinner. Of the 66 college students receiving scholarships:

40 with GPAs between 3.30 and 4.00 received $5,000
16 with GPAs between 3.00 and 3.29 received $3,000
10 with GPAs between 2.50 and 2.99 received $1,000

“Through the scholarship program, PhillySEEDS empowers residents and helps families reach self-sufficiency by allowing them to access education and training resources necessary for them to succeed in a competitive economy and in life,” said PhillySEEDS Founder and PHA President & CEO Kelvin A. Jeremiah.  “I congratulate our scholars on their academic achievement and wish them continued success in the new school year.”

Take a look at photos from the 2017 PhillySEEDS Gala below, along with a list of the generous sponsors that made the 2017 gala possible.

2017 PhillySEEDS Gala Sponsors