Scholarships

2024 APPLICATION IS CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN THE FALL.

THE PIDC-D’ALESSIO SCHOLARSHIP FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Walt D’Alessio has committed more than 46 years to PIDC as its chief executive and Chairman. He embodies the core principles of the PIDC partnership—dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to supporting growth throughout Philadelphia. As part of PIDC’s 60th Anniversary in 2018, and in recognition of Walt’s decades of commitment and leadership at PIDC; his many years of service to Philadelphia’s business, civic and governmental communities; and his support for people across the profession, we launched the PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship Fund to support graduate students at Philadelphia schools seeking to pursue a career in urban development and finance.

AWARD INFORMATION

In 2024, up to two (2) scholarships of up to $2,500 each will be awarded. Scholarship recipients will also be offered a paid PIDC fall internship in 2024. To be eligible, you must be:

1. Pursuing a graduate degree

2. A student at a Philadelphia college or university; or a Philadelphia resident at a college or university studying outside the Philadelphia area

3. Pursuing one of the following areas of study:

  • Urban Studies
  • Economics
  • Law
  • Public Administration
  • Real Estate
  • Regional and/or City Planning
  • Urban Planning and Design

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APPLICATION COMPONENTS TO PREPARE

  1. Resume
  2. Clubs & extracurricular activities
  3. Community service & volunteering
  4. Honors & awards
  5. Work & internship experience, if any
  6. Two short essays of no more than 250 words each
  7. Most recent undergraduate college/university transcript
  8. Most recent graduate college/university transcript

PLEASE NOTE: Official transcripts are not required; you may upload unofficial transcripts. Your full name must be visible on all documentation provided. Your transcript should be a full transcript, showing all grades, not just a grade report.

SCHOLARSHIP NEWS & RECIPIENTS

September 24, 2024

PIDC Announces Recipients of the 2024 PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development

PIDC is proud to announce the sixth-round recipients of the PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development. The scholarship was launched in 2019 to support graduate students at Philadelphia schools seeking to pursue a career in urban development and finance. The scholarship was created by PIDC in recognition of M. Walter D’Alessio’s decades of commitment and leadership

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January 26, 2024

Applications Open: 2024 PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship

Walt D’Alessio committed more than 46 years to PIDC as its chief executive and Chairman. He embodies the core principles of the PIDC partnership—dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to supporting growth throughout Philadelphia.  As part of PIDC’s 60th Anniversary in 2018, and in recognition of Walt’s decades of commitment and leadership at PIDC; his

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September 18, 2023

PIDC Announces Recipients of the 2023 PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development

PIDC is proud to announce the fifth-round recipients of the PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development. The scholarship was launched in 2019 to support graduate students at Philadelphia schools seeking to pursue a career in urban development and finance. The scholarship was created by PIDC in recognition of M. Walt D’Alessio’s decades of commitment and leadership

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