Delaware Valley University (DelVal) has received a $4,000 grant from Foundations Community Partnership (FCP). This grant is designated to support Bucks County youth, ages 5-18, in attending DelVal’s Kids U! and Inspire U! summer programs.

“This scholarship fund levels the playing field so all children and teens in our community can benefit from our fun, enriching, and spirited summer programs,” said Barrie Saias, Youth Programs Coordinator at DelVal. “Grants like this improve equitable access, so all children in our community can have fun, make friends, and learn to master something new.”

The generous grant from FCP, awarded ahead of DelVal’s 10th year of epic fun and mastery of summer programming for kids and teens, marks the university’s first-ever summer programming scholarship. The grant underscores DelVal’s commitment to enriching educational experiences for local youth.

The entirety of the grant from FCP will be allocated as scholarships to campers residing in Bucks County who demonstrate financial need. DelVal estimates that approximately 20 scholarships will be awarded, with the exact number varying based on sliding scale determinations and the volume of applications received.

To apply for a scholarship, eligible families can access the scholarship application on DelVal’s Kids U! and Inspire U! webpage. Applications will be reviewed and awarded within two to three weeks of receipt by a cross-departmental committee of DelVal employees. DelVal encourages all eligible families to take advantage of this opportunity to make summer programming accessible for their children.

DelVal offers over 90 full-day Kids U! and Inspire U! programs covering a diverse range of topics, ensuring that campers’ unique interests and learning styles are catered to. The highly immersive weeklong specialty camps provide kids and teenagers with specialized tools, materials, instructors, and experiences. To further promote accessibility, the university has implemented an Accessibility Process and Policy to ensure that all children, regardless of background, can access the support services they need to thrive.

Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is a non-profit, private grant-making foundation established in 2007 to support the behavioral health and human service needs of children, young adults, and families in Bucks County. In response, the organization provides grants and technical assistance, scholarships, and professional development as well as service-learning opportunities through collaborative partnerships.

Learn more at Delaware Valley University. Delaware Valley University is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the University offers 28 undergraduate majors in business, arts and sciences, and agricultural and environmental sciences; 11 master’s degrees; and a doctorate in education.