Scholarships

Is there a student in your home that is a graduating HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR who is preparing to enter college?

Is there a COLLEGE STUDENT in your home who needs financial assistance to remain in school?

Are you wondering how you are going to pay for their college education?

If you answered "yes", please encourage your students to apply for these scholarships, especially for scholars who are living in Public or Assisted Housing (Section 8).

GAHRA Scholarship Program - Deadline - March Annually

High School and Adult Scholarships are Available

High School:
Academic Awards

• $5,000.00
• $2,500.00
• $2,000.00
• $1,500.00 (2)
• $1,000.00 (2)

Technical/Vocational Awards

• $2,000.00
• $1,500.00
• $1,000.00

Who Can Apply?

1. Current residents with at least 2 years of residency in Federally assisted housing (public housing or Section 8) or as a recipient of residence through the Community Development Block Grant Program.
2. Graduated or expected to graduate from High School in 2022-2023 School Team. See your High School Counselor.

Adult:
Three Academic Awards

• $2,500.00
• $2,000.00
• $1,500.00

Four Technical/Vocational Awards

• $2,500.00
• $1,500.00
• $1,000.00
• $1,000.00

Who Can Apply?

1. Current residents with at least 2 years of residency in Federally assisted housing (public housing or Section 8) or as a recipient of residence through the Community Development Block Grant Program.
2. In good standing (no lease violations) with their Housing Authority or Community Development Agency.
3. Must have earned a high school diploma or GED at least 1 year ago.
4. Must currently be enrolled in a full or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two (2) or four (4) Year College, university, or vocational/technical school.
5. Must "NOT" have previously been awarded a GAHRA scholarship.

NAHRO Merit College Scholarship/NAHRO-LDG Scholars Program - Deadline - Contact your regional representative

• Three (3) $12,000 scholarships over four years to assist with tuition and fees which will also include:
• $3,000 a year for up to three years, as a summer internship stipend
• Networking opportunities with business and community leaders 

PHADA Scholarship Programs - Deadline - January Annually

Three scholarships will be awarded:

Stephen J. Bollinger Memorial Scholarship ($7,000) will be awarded at the PHADA Annual Convention and Exhibition. The winner will also receive a trip for him/herself and one parent/guardian to attend the convention.

Freedom & Civil Rights Scholarship ($5,000) - Students must submit a personal essay (350-500 words) demonstrating their efforts and achievements in furthering the values of the civil rights movement. Explain why the cause is still relevant in communities today and how they relate to your educational goals. Include any relevant volunteer experiences and community involvement activities relating to advancing the cause of civil rights.

Nan McKay Pathway to Achievement Scholarship ($5,000)
The scholarships will be awarded by the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA), which is an organization of 1900 housing authorities across the United States. PHADA also serves as an advocate before the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on a variety of regulations governing public housing nationwide.