The PH1LL Foundation was established in December 2015 with a purpose to assist single mothers with resources to help them finish college. Deodge Hill, the CEO and Founder of The PH1LL Foundation, started the foundation in honor of her late husband, Detroit Police Officer Patrick Hill, who was killed in the line of duty in 2013.
On behalf of Deodge and The PH1LL Foundation, it is an honor to offer this scholarship. The amount of the scholarship will be contingent upon the availability of funding and the number of applicants requesting funds.
Elgibility:
– single parent and the primary caregiver to at least one child
– already obtained at least a GED or High School Diploma
– be accepted into a 2 or 4 year university
Once the completed application is turned in with the written essay, the copy of the child/s birth certificate, GED or high school diploma, and the college class schedule, and a copy of the bill needing payment. The application will be reviewed by the board and the recipient of the scholarship will be notified. The funds for the scholarship will be given directly to the entity requiring payment. Financial need includes, and is not limited to daycare, food, housing, utilities, books, tuition, and fees. Awards for the emergency funding is up to $1,000 in a calendar year. Scholarships are awarded based on availability of funds.