Kelleher Connect Career Opportunity Fund
Short-term training opportunities with long-term benefits to jump start your career.
The Kelleher Connect Career Opportunity Fund provides financial assistance from $500-$5,000 each semester, for those who qualify.
To qualify, you must:
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Be enrolled continuously in at least 2 academic courses in an eligible certificate program
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Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 on every course throughout your time enrolled in the program
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Complete a FAFSA for each academic year you are enrolled in the program
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Be a Delaware County or Chester County resident
Applying for these funds is easy:
Step 1: Complete an Admissions Application for an eligible certificate program.
If you are a current student but not enrolled in an eligible program, you will need to submit a Change of Major form before moving forward.
Step 2: Submit a Kelleher Connect Application
Step 3: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Funds available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Not ready to apply? Complete our Request for Information Form to learn more about this exciting scholarship opportunity or contact the Admissions Office at
![Photo of Don Miller](/sites/default/files/about/educational-foundation/kelleher/donmiller.jpg)
“As a returning student, it’s a financial strain. Any time there
is financial aid, it takes a lot of
the burden off.”
-Don Miller '20, Kelleher Connect Recipient
Eligible Certificate Programs
Automotive Technology I
Automotive Technology II
Carpentry (Residential)
Child Development Associate
Computer-Aided Drafting
Computer-Aided Machining Lathe, Mill & EDM
Construction Supervision
Cyber Security
Electro-Mechanical Technologies
Emergency Medical Technician
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVAC)
Information Technology, Web Programming
Interactive Multimedia
![Photo of Sharon and Andrew Kelleher](/sites/default/files/about/educational-foundation/kelleher/kellehersphoto.jpg)
About the Kelleher Family Foundation
Andrew and Sharon Kelleher launched the Kelleher Connect Career Opportunity Fund through their family foundation. By creating opportunities for an education that leads to a strong career path, the Kelleher Family Foundation encourages recipients to bring their new knowledge and career skills back into their communities.