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The Fund

The R.W. Sorrell
Scholarship Fund

The R.W. Sorrell Scholarship Fund is a 501C-3 tax-exempt organization that was created to promote and support higher education goals for college-bound students. The Fund aims to encourage and recognize students who have demonstrated a commitment to community-based service projects and/or volunteerism, and is using their passion, time and skills to give back to those in need. Students residing in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties and meet our eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.

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Designed to Identify and Assist Proven Leaders Among College-Bound Students.

The Fund

Robert W. Sorrell was founder and President of R.W. Sorrell Enterprises, LLC. specializing in diversity and fundraising consultation.  Bob began his career as an educator, teaching mathematics and coaching basketball, but discovered his niche within human services and civil rights: The Urban League Movement.  He served as the Deputy Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Urban League and CEO of the Philadelphia Urban League.  At the latter, Bob started the State of Black Philadelphia Report to encourage leaders to join the Urban League, implemented new programs and services, and instituted the Urban League Young Professionals and Leadership Institute.  Bob also expanded the Urban League Guild.

Robert W. Sorrell

Robert W. Sorrell

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Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 26701

Elkins Park, PA 19027

 

Telephone:

(215) 517-5746

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Email Address:

info@rwsscholarship.org

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