Health Professions Scholarships: 

TCF Health Professions Scholarship
Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Scholarship
Talekar Family Health Professions Scholarship

These three individual health professions scholarships are awards of $7,000 to support students pursuing careers in human health professions (e.g., doctor, nurse, pharmacist, therapist, researcher, dentistry, etc.).  Applicants from the Interboro, Ridley, Southeast Delco, Wallingford-Swarthmore, Springfield, or Rose Tree Media School Districts are eligible. 

Chester Community Scholarships:

Isiah and Tommie Lee Jones Youth in Action Scholarship

Dora and John Brown Scholarship

Lawrence Murray, Sr. Scholarship

In honor of Dora and John Brown, Lawrence Murray Sr., and Isiah A. Jones Sr. & Tommie Lee Jones—respected lifelong residents and mentors in Chester, PA—these scholarships support graduating seniors or those pursuing post-secondary education and who exemplify academic achievement, community involvement, and a commitment to higher education.

Multiple scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 will be awarded to students who meet the following criteria:

  • Reside in Chester or attend high school within the Chester-Upland School District

  • Actively involved in community service

  • Plan to attend a nonprofit college, university, or trade school during the 2026–2027 academic year

The Lawrence Murray, Sr. Scholarship is designated for students of African-American ethnicity. 

Dora and John Brown Scholarship and Lawrence Murray, Sr. Scholarship are only awarded to applicants who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher either as current or former students.

All scholarship funds will be paid directly to the attending institution.

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Happy Soles - Janet Bollinger Doherty Law School Scholarship

Available to current or former residents of Delaware County, PA, who are pursuing a law degree.

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TGJ Shine On Scholarship

Available to female student-athletes from Ridley High School, Springfield High School, and elsewhere in Delaware County.

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Career Pathways Scholarship

 

Applications for those invited to apply will be open in Spring, 2026.

The Career Pathways Scholarship is designed to supplement other available aid and ensure that financial barriers do not prevent Williamson students from succeeding. This scholarship is available to incoming freshmen and rising juniors at Williamson College of the Trades who have been accepted to Williamson and invited to apply by Williamson staff.

Awards are determined based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of scholarship funds. Scholarship support will first be applied to fees, supplies, and books; if funds remain, additional support may be applied to tuition, room, and board.

Williamson Alumni Career Pathways Scholarship

for Additional Higher Education

The merit-based Career Pathways Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors and alumni of Williamson College of the Trades who are pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree at a 4-year institution in Pennsylvania or at Rowan University. Awards of $500-$5,000 will be dependent upon the applicant’s demonstrated leadership and academic success while a student at Williamson and the availability of scholarship funds under this program. Special consideration will be given to applicants who exhibit both merit and financial need. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.