Mission and Organization Overview
The mission of White-Williams Scholars is to support high academic achievement in Philadelphia public high school students of limited financial resources in order to increase their opportunities for success in the future. The organization serves more than 1,400 students each year in most public high schools in the city. It supplies monthly stipends of $50 to $75 in return for Scholars maintaining A's and B's in their classes. Scholars use their stipends to pay for meals, school supplies and activities, college test and application fees, and other needs.
White-Williams Scholars also provides academic support services to further prepare students for college and beyond including career, writing, interviewing and financial aid workshops. Our newest program, College Connection, launched in January 2007 with 37 ninth grade Scholars from around the city. The goal of this program is to provide students with enhanced academic training, college and career guidance, leadership development and opportunities for cultural and civic engagement throughout their four years of high school.
Quick Facts
- Board of Trustees: 23 members. President, Thomas Moran, Lincoln Financial Group
- Staff: 8 Full-Time
- Total 2007-08 Budget: $1.6 million
- Guidelines for Student Eligibility:
- Enrollment in Philadelphia public high school
- All A and B grades
- Family income below federal free lunch guidelines ($26,845 for a family of four)
- Financial Support: From individuals, foundations, corporations, and endowment
- Accomplishments:
- Over 96% surveyed go on to college
- Approximately 93% return to live in Philadelphia
- Served 1,408 students in 2006-07
- Contact: Amy T. Holdsman, Executive Director, 215-735-4480, info@wwscholars.org
