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NAHRO SUMMARY OF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
OFFERED BY NAHRO REGIONS AND CHAPTERS
(For summary information link to the underlined
regions.)
- New England Regional Council
(CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
- Middle Atlantic Regional
Council (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
- North Central Regional
Council (IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, NE, OH, WI)
- Southeastern Regional
Council (AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
- Southwest Regional Council
(AR, KS, LA, MO, NM, OK, TX)
- Pacific Southwest Regional
Council (AZ, CA, HI, NV)
- Pacific Northwest Regional Council (AK, ID, OR, WA)
- Mountain Plains Regional
Council (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY)
PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL-NAHRO CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
The Pacific Northwest Regional Council of NAHRO provides scholarships
to graduating high school seniors or those wishing to continue their
education that might not otherwise have the opportunity of pursing
a college education. The program is open to assisted housing residents
of PNRC member agencies. A total of four scholarships are available
each year.
Two scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors at
$2,250 each over a four year period. The sponsoring housing agency
must contribute $250 of this scholarship amount. One scholarship of
up to 4 years is awarded to someone wishing to resume their education.
The award is also up to $2,250. Finally, one scholarship is also awarded
to an individual wishing to pursue a community college program of study.
This scholarship covers a 2 year period at $1250.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Each applicant seeking a scholarship must complete the required application
form. Information includes honors received, academic accomplishments, community
and citizen/leadership activities, employment background, and hobbies/special
interests. The applicant is required to sign a drug free certification, stating
that they are currently drug free and will remain so through the duration
of the scholarship. Applicants must include with their application a copy
of their high school transcript, 2 letters of recommendation from high school
officials, and one from a community leader. The applicant must also submit
a 500 word essay on “why I wish to pursue a college education”.
AWARDS PROCESS
The process is coordinated by the PNRC Vice President for Member Services.
Notice is sent to each PNRC member agency that the scholarship process has
begun for the year. The agency is asked to notify their assisted housing
residents of this opportunity and to actively solicit applications. Completed
applications are sent to the appropriate NAHRO Chapter president by the required
deadline. The Chapter president appoints a committee to review and rank the
applications received from the scholarship seekers. Each Chapter may submit
up to 2 Challenge, 1 continuing education, and 1 community college application
to the Region for potential scholarship award. The Regional Vice President
for Member Services and each Chapter President (or designee) form the final
awards committee. Scholarships are judged on a point system including academic
achievement; community involvement/citizenship/extra curricular activities;
and essay/motivation. The awards are announced at the PNRC Annual Conference
each spring.
Contact Person: Ron Oldham, Executive Director, PNRC-NAHRO, 206-901-0330; Email: Ronaldoldham@msn.com
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