b'53A Word From Scholarship ProfessionalsWe asked these college professionals for their perspective and advice on scholarships available at two colleges in PhiladelphiaCommunity College of Philadelphia and Temple University.Paying for CollegeAlexis Mercado is Assistant Director of Scholar Recruitment and Success withthe Octavius Catto Scholarship at Community College of Philadelphia.I encourage all Philadelphia high school students to learn whether they qualify for the Octavius Catto Scholarship at Community College of Philadelphia.This program provides the extra assistance you might need to succeed in college, such as last-dollar funding, enhanced coaching and advising, and support for food, transportation, and books.is an excellent strategy for success! To qualify, students must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be aPhiladelphia resident for at least 12 months, complete the FAFSA and documenta Student Aid Index of 8000 or less, enter college ready or one level belowin English and Math, and enroll as a full-time student. The Catto ScholarshipTerrence Seales obtain a college degreeis Associate Director of Student Engagement and Access andDirector of the Cecil B. Moore Scholars Program at Temple University.The Cecil B. Moore Scholars program is designed help Philadelphia public/charter high school students in the North Philadelphia zip codes of 1921, 19122, 19123, 19125, 19132, 19133 and 19140 with the aide of a full tuition scholarship from Temple University.In addition, during their time at Temple scholars participate in a varietyprogramming such as group get-togethers, workshops, mentoring, andadvisory services. Interested applicants must apply to Temple by the earlyaction deadline and are automatically considered for the program as long theyopportunities when they present themselves. meet high school and zip code requirements. Eligible applicants receive an opportunity to take a free college course in the Spring semester of their senior year, which is a requirement for scholarship consideration. My advice to students is to think long term, be willing to challenge yourself, and take advantage of Apply for More Scholarships During Your College Years As your college career progresses, you may qualify for more specific scholarships, such as ones pertaining Strategize for to your major. As you earn more college credits, you may be eligible for new and different scholarships than those you applied to during high school.Strategize for'