Question 1

How many Lenfest Scholars are there?

Accepted Answer

Currently, there are over 160 Lenfest Scholars attending colleges and universities around the country, and there are more than 450 Scholar alums of the Lenfest College Prep Program (2001 - 2011) or the Lenfest College Scholarship Program (2002 - Present). In 2025, we chose 41 new Scholars to join the Lenfest Scholars community; they are currently seniors in high school.

Question 2

What are the benefits of being chosen as a Lenfest Scholar?

Accepted Answer

• You receive financial support, including up to $12,000 per year for four years to help with college expenses, internship funding for at least one summer while you are in college, and reimbursement for a laptop computer. 
 • While in high school, Scholars receive comprehensive college counseling, individualized standardized test preparation, and extensive personal support throughout the college application and decision process. Advising support continues throughout and after college with an assigned Scholar Advisor at the Foundation. 
 • You join a community of Scholars and Scholar alum who will offer advice, support, and friendship. Once you become a Lenfest Scholar, you are a Scholar for life!

Question 3

What is a “last-dollar” scholarship?

Accepted Answer

A "last-dollar scholarship" is a scholarship designed to fill the gap between what the financial aid package for a student offers and the true cost of attending the college. The exact amount that you will receive from Lenfest depends on the total cost of attendance at your school, your expected family contribution, and any aid you receive from the school or elsewhere.

Question 4

Can I also receive other scholarships?

Accepted Answer

Yes! It’s helpful to ask your college's financial aid office how scholarships will factor into your total student aid package.​

Question 5

Can I go to any college I want?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Scholars attend a wide range of four-year colleges and universities across the United States, and we will support you as you decide where to apply and attend.

Question 6

Can Lenfest Scholars take time off from college or transfer to a different college?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can defer your attendance, take a leave of absence, or transfer; you will just need to notify us of any such changes in your plans.