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Widener University

City Year is proud to partner with Widener University, an innovative metropolitan university that combines academic quality with career preparation and a commitment to community service, offering a $5,000/year scholarship to one City Year applicant for a full-time undergraduate program.

Widener University offers City Year AmeriCorps members, alums and staff

$5,000 scholarships

A $5,000/year scholarship will be awarded to ONE admitted City Year applicant for a full-time undergraduate program. This is renewable for up to four years.

Scholarships are awarded to City Year AmeriCorps members and alums who complete at least one term of service and City Year staff employed for at least two years.

Applicants will be considered for additional merit-based awards depending on their academic strength.

Eligible programs

All full-time undergraduate programs in the following schools and colleges are eligible for the scholarship and Education Award match:

Additional benefit

  • There is no application fee.
  • A one-year deferral for students admitted to the program who decide to serve with City Year for an additional year.

Why City Year loves Widener University

Widener University is known for investing in the personal and professional success of every student—undergraduates and graduates, adults and lifelong learners. A comprehensive doctorate-granting university, Widener offers more than 60 programs leading to associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. A short train ride from Center City, Philadelphia, Widener’s safe and welcoming campus serves as a launchpad for an ambitious, hardworking community of students. One-on-one career guidance helps students land prestigious co-ops and internships, and faculty mentors open doors for breakthrough research. These experiences set Widener students apart in the marketplace.

To apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Once you complete the application process (including submission of all required documents), you will typically be notified within two weeks. Successful completion of an interview with the Center for Civic and Global Engagement will be part of the application process.

Visit Widener University’s undergraduate admissions website to learn more about the application process and how to apply online for free.

To identify your City Year affiliation

Please self-identify your City Year affiliation on your résumé and/or essay.

To apply for the scholarship

To be considered for the scholarship, please contact the undergraduate admissions office at admissions.office@widener.edu or (888) 943-3637 and state your City Year affiliation and reference our partnership.

To contact the admissions office

Please contact Courtney Kelly, Executive Director of Admissions, at 610-499-4126 or admissions.office@widener.edu

Please note that all admissions and scholarship decisions are made by the educational institution. AmeriCorps members, alums and staff interested in these scholarships must complete the full application process for the institution. Please pay close attention to deadlines and consider beginning work on your applications early in the year.

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