We are dedicated to connecting you with relevant scholarships to help remove the financial barriers to academic achievement. Our Program and Development Coordinator, Mahalia Banton, is also available to help review scholarship essays. Mahalia’s contact information can be found in the assistance area. Click here for a list of 50 scholarships to apply to, and see below for additional scholarship options.

Niche $50,000 Scholarship - Current deadline: December 31st; also has a rolling monthly deadline

• Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses. Apply for their $50,000 "No Essay" Scholarship so you can focus on your education, not your finances. The winner will be selected by random drawing by January 15th.

Edvisors $2,500 Monthly Scholarship- Applications expire the last day of each month

• No essay required! Edvisors offers resources on everything from planning & paying for college to creating your first budget. Let them start to help you on your journey through one of their monthly scholarship opportunities!

Sallie Mae $2,000 Monthly Scholarship- Deadline is the last day of each month

• No essay required! The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and each resident must be a current college student. 

PNC Student Solution Scholarship - No Deadline

• This is a way to learn more about financial literacy. Once you have created a financial literacy account, have opted into the scholarship sweepstakes and have agreed to the official rules, you will be eligible for the subsequent two drawings within 12 months of registration to win a $2,000 scholarship.

Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Scholarships -Various deadlines, see website for more information

• The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) at the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) provides a number of state grants, scholarships, and loan assistance repayment programs for eligible Maryland residents. On this site,  you will find a complete listing of programs offered by MHEC.

Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) - Various deadlines, see website for more information

• The mission of the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) is to promote and enhance access and success in higher education through the delivery of quality financial aid resources and services to residents of the Commonwealth.

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Various deadlines, see website for more information

• PHEAA devotes energy, resources, and imagination to developing innovative ways to ease the financial burden of higher education by offering a variety of funding opportunities.

Georgia Student Finance Commission - Various deadlines, see website for more information

• The mission of the Georgia Student Finance Commission is to promote and increase access to education beyond high school for Georgians.

D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) - Various deadlines, see website for more information

• The Office of the State Superintendent of Education's (OSSE’s) Division of Postsecondary and Career Education (PCE) manages financial assistance programs for District residents who are enrolling in college. Financial assistance such as scholarships and grants help students enroll in college and pay for educational expenses.

Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) - Various deadlines, see website for more information

• The Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) is the state agency responsible for the management and oversight of the state's student financial aid system for Wisconsin residents attending institutions of higher education. HEAB administers programs of student financial aid, including grant, scholarship, and loan programs; tuition reciprocity agreements; and tuition capitation contracts.

Internships offer college students invaluable hands-on experience in their field of study, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations. They also provide opportunities to develop essential skills, build professional networks, and gain insight into potential career paths. We recommend that students utilize the search engines below to explore internship opportunities nationwide. Additionally, from time to time, All-Rise may occasionally showcase specific internships offered by our community partners.

• Indeed

• Idealist

We aim to empower young Black and Brown men by not only supporting them through college but also ensuring their successful transition into meaningful employment opportunities. Please see below for resources on how to begin your employment search.

• Handshake: https://joinhandshake.com/

  • Handshake is a digital platform that connects students with personalized career opportunities, helping them discover internships, jobs, and networking events tailored to their interests and aspirations.

General links to employment resources in each region we support are provided below

Milwaukee, WI

• The Workforce Development Board in Milwaukee County

Greater Boston, MA

• MassHire Boston Career Center

• Goodwill Boston Career Center

Philadelphia, PA

• Pennsylvania Career Link Philadelphia

Baltimore, MD

• Baltimore City One-Stop Career Centers

Washington, D.C.

• DC Networks

• Washington, D.C. Jobs Resource Center

Atlanta, GA

• Work Source Metro ATL

Food and financial resources are for anyone experiencing food insecurity and financial hardship. By sharing these resources, we aim to ensure students can access essential food and financial resources during challenging times.

Baltimore, MD: Food & Cash Assistance

Milwaukee, WI: Access;‍ FoodShare; ‍Kinship Community Food Center

Philadelphia, PA: Housing & Utility Assistance & SNAP Benefits

Boston, MA: Economic Assistance; Greater Boston Food Pantry; SNAP Benefits

Atlanta, GA: Georgia Regional Food Banks & SNAP Benefits‍ ‍

Washington, D.C: Rent Assistance; SNAP‍; Utility Assistance

• Sample resume template (Word Doc)

• Sample cover letter template (Word Doc)

Because civic engagement is critical in addressing some of the most pressing social issues facing Black and Brown communities, we want to stress the importance of voting! If you are not registered to vote, please take a moment to use the link below to explore voting information directly linked to your state's elections website on how to register to vote.

• National voter registration link: https://www.nonprofitvote.org/voting-in-your-state/

Many participants across our program ecosystem must complete an annual community service project. If you are unsure whether your program (BELIEF, Free Minds, and I Can Teach) requires this, please direct all questions to Mahalia Banton. Upon completion of the project, you must submit a scanned and signed PDF of the attached Annual Community Service Project Completion Form to the All Rise Program Portal. Failure to complete a community service project by May 29th of each year could adversely impact your direct cash assistance for the upcoming school year, resulting in a delay, pause, or forfeiture of your award.

For reference, the community service project must:

• Be at least 90 minutes long

• Completed with a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization

• Completed within fall or spring semester

To upload your Annual Community Service form in the  All Rise Program Portal, please follow the steps linked here.

Note: Community service projects with for-profit organizations or government entities that are not nonprofits will not be permitted.