Scholarships and Job Search

The Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities of Philadelphia works to ensure that the disability community has a voice in City Government and receives equity in City services. Other goals include the elimination of all types of barriers (attitudinal, architectural, communication and programmatic), combating prejudice and discrimination and promoting disability awareness. The Commission believes all people have the right to equal access to opportunity.

The Scholarship Fund for Students with Disabilities was established by the Mayor’s Commission to provide financial assistance to students who are pursuing post-secondary education or training. Students attending (or planning to attend) an undergraduate, graduate, technical, or vocational program will be considered for the scholarships.

FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: $1,000.00 Awards
Sponsored by: Mayor’s Commission on People With Disabilities

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Applicant must be a Philadelphia resident.
2. Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent degree.
3. Applicant must have a disability, as defined by the Rehab Act/ADA.
4. Applicant must be pursuing undergraduate, vocational, technical or graduate education.
5. Application must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from school personnel) and most recent transcript.
6. Proof of application and/or acceptance from the post-secondary institution.

Please submit completed application to:

Roger A. Margulies, Assistant Deputy Mayor
Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities
1401 J.F.K. Boulevard Room 900 MSB
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Fax (215) 686-4555
Deadline for receipt of applications is September 15, 2009.
email Suzanne Erb at suzerb1@comcast.net