Scholarships

CCHRCO Scholarship Program - Deadline - May Annually

Five CCHRCO scholarships for $1,000 per year for one year
One SERC scholarship for $1,000 per year for one year
One SERC scholarship for $1,500 per year for one year 

ECAHRO Scholarship - Deadline - April 26, 2024

As a member of ECAHRO, we support the growth, development, and educational pursuits of deserving residents of publicly assisted housing programs. ECAHRO has implemented a scholarship program for graduating seniors preparing to pursue additional educational goals.

The Anthony Goodson, Jr. Scholarship will provide available funding for assisted housing residents being administered or managed by a Public Housing Authority. An eligible recipient must be an immediate family member who resides in publicly assisted housing.

Brooks Jeffrey Marketing BEYOND Scholarship Program - Deadline May 30th Annually

One BEYOND scholarship for $500 per year for one year
Applicants must submit an online application including an essay of 1,000 words or less describing how they will impact the world. Also required are: digital copy of the official transcript, a digital copy of ACT or SAT composite score report, a digital letter of recommendation, and a recent digital portrait photo suitable for publication.

NAHRO Merit College Scholarship/NAHRO-LDG Scholars Program - Deadline - Contact 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 

Applicants must submit an essay of 750-1,000 words to answer the following questions: "Where do you see yourself in the next four years and how will this scholarship help you achieve those goals?" and "What are you doing now to achieve those goals?"

PHADA Scholarship Programs - Deadline - January Annually

In order to encourage academic excellence and community responsibility among high school students, PHADA has implemented a scholarship program for graduating seniors who are preparing to enter college. PHADA will award three scholarships to deserving youth currently residing in a PHADA member agency.

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.

RMHA Scholarship Program

ROSS Program has a small scholarship budget for each resident that is enrolled in the program. The scholarship budget assists with classes and credentials obtained at Edgecombe/Nash Community Colleges and OIC.

The ROSS Program enrolls 50 residents for 6 months with 3 expected goals to graduate from the program.

Those goals are:

1. Furthering your education
2. Homeownership/Credentials Class
3. Think For Success Class.