In alignment with the Foundation's objective to "assist in the academic, athletic and spiritual development of our youth", a significant portion of the Foundation's funds are dedicated to providing scholarships for local Philadelphia scholars. The scholarship winners, selected based on scholastic and extra-curricular achievement as well as a written essay, are typically eighth-grade students entering into private high schools. Candidates must also receive letter(s) of recommendation from teachers at their respective schools which are considered during the selection process. The Neil J. Brassell Jr. Foundation for Youth Development has now awarded over 130 scholorshps. The foundation has also given several gifts-in-kind to needy families, sponsored little league teams and provided funds for atheletice equiptment/apparel to local schools.

We are proud of all of the Neil J. Brassell Foundation for Youth Development Scholars
You will find a list of many our recent recipients below.