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APPLICATION OPENS 2024

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
    • What did you do to improve yourself, your family, or contribute to your community during the pandemic?
    • How will this scholarship and internship opportunity advance your career and/or personal life?
  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.

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APPLICATION NOW OPEN

Deadline is March 31. Register and submit your application now. Note: You will be redirected to ISTS's site to apply.

SCHOLARSHIP NEWS & RECIPIENTS

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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January 25, 2023

Applications Open: 2023 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 26, 2022

PIDC Announces Recipients of the 2022 PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development

PIDC is proud to announce the fourth-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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January 24, 2022

Applications Open for 2022-2023 PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development

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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August 23, 2021

PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development

PIDC is proud to announce the third-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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January 27, 2021

Applications Open for 2021-2022 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;

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September 15, 2020

Recipients Selected for Second Round of PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development

PIDC is proud to announce the second round winners 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

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January 29, 2020

PIDC Selects Recipients for the First Ever PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development

PIDC is proud to announce the first winners 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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