Dear CSFP, 


CSFP officially launched the 2023-2024 Scholarship Application, and we are so grateful for everyone who was able to join us on September 28th, 2022 at St. Francis de Sales School to kick off the start of another scholarship season.  


For those who couldn’t attend, CSFP is thrilled to share exciting updates to our program, as well as a special announcement about the future of the organization. 

 

During the event, we shared several program enhancements, including:  

  • CSFP scholarships will no longer be restricted to four years. At least one of your children is in the 4th year of their scholarship this year. The good news is that your family does NOT need to reapply to our scholarship lottery! CSFP will automatically carry your child’s scholarship through 8th grade, as long as your family continues to meet CSFP’s eligibility requirements and submit renewal income and school enrollment information annually.  
  • However, if you have another child who has not received a CSFP scholarship to-date, you still need to apply for this year! If they win the CSFP scholarship lottery this year, they will receive a scholarship all the way until 8th grade. The priority deadline is November 15 and final deadline is March 1.
  • Starting in the 2023-2024 application cycle, no student will receive less than $1,200 per year. If you received less than this in previous years, you will see your scholarship amount increase next year as long as you still meet our income guidelines.  
  • Starting next year, CSFP's income guidelines will have higher thresholds, meaning that families with more income will still qualify for CSFP scholarships. We know that many families have seen costs increase for everyday items, not just schooling. To continue to serve our families and make quality, safe education available for our students, this update will help families with increased income to still be eligible for a CSFP scholarship, even if their income has increased.  
  • CSFP will expand Camp Connections and CSFP Reads. We will build upon these programs and work to add additional offerings outside of the classroom or school setting to serve more students like yours. 

All of these updates are part of CSFP’s vision for the future. During the event, Marc Bryant (CSFP Campaign Committee Chair and Chief Legal Officer at FS Investments), formally kicked off the Breaking Barriers Campaign - CSFP's ambitious campaign for the future!  


Below is key information about the campaign:  


  • The purpose of the campaign is to serve more students longer, thereby helping more Philly kids live prosperous and fulfilling lives through scholarship.  
  • The campaign will run from now through 2027, with the goals of: 
  1. Removing the existing 4-year limit on scholarships, so that all students receive support through completion of 8th grade and  
  2. Increasing scholarship amounts and adopt a minimum scholarship level so that most families receive more money while  
  3. Continuing to award 2,000 new scholarships each year and  
  4. Maintaining an all-time high scholar retention rate of 85% in order to 
  5. Increase the total number of students receiving scholarships to 7,700 by 2027 as we also  
  6. Enhance programs that support families and improve the scholars’ experience. 


Over the next 5 years, we plan to go from serving 5,400 students (as of this spring) to serving 7,700 students! 

Learn more about Breaking Barriers

We’d like to extend our gratitude to Senator Anthony Williams (local representative from the 8th District), Sister Mary McNulty (Principal at St. Francis de Sales School), and Lisa Richburg (Parent from St. Francis de Sales School and parent of a CSFP scholarship recipient) for joining us to say a few words about school choice and the impact that these updates will have on our program. 


We are excited about the future of this work!   

Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia

100 South Broad Street, Suite 1200

Philadelphia PA, 19110

215.670.8411

www.csfphiladelphia.org

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