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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 SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL

AZ - ARIZONA CHAPTER

The Arizona Chapter recently developed a new scholarship program for Section 8, Public Housing residents.

2 - $250 Scholarships to residents of public housing and Section 8 recipients

*Must currently be housed in the state of Arizona *Priority given to participants of a Family Self-Sufficiency or Work-Study program through a local Arizona housing authority.

*Must be enrolled on either a full-time or part-time basis in an accredited academic, trade, or related school beyond the high school level

Contact Person: Sharon Stephenson, the FSS Coordinator at the City of
Scottsdale, sstephenson@ci.scottsdale.az.us

CA - HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ALAMEDA COUNTY

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Up to Ten (10) Scholarships (Not to exceed $15,000)

Up to $ 750.00 Community College Campuses, Licensed Vocational Schools or Trade Apprenticeship Program

Up to $1,250.00 California State University Campuses

Up to $1,750.00 University of California Campuses or Out of State Universities

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Applicant must currently reside in one of the Housing Authority owned properties or be an active participant in the Family Self-Sufficiency program.
2. Applicant must plan to attend a public or private accredited community college, university, licensed vocational school or trade apprenticeship program.
3. Applicant must legibly and completely fill out the Housing Authority scholarship application form. Applicant must arrange for transcript of grades to be sent to the Housing Authority Scholarship Committee.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Financial need
2. Scholastic record
3. Character and leadership, e.g. work record, volunteer work
4. References
5. Application and interview

Contact Person: Darlene Melanson, Administrative Secretary, Housing Authority of the County of Alameda, 22941 Atherton Street, Hayward, CA 94541-6633; Phone: 510-727-8512.

CA - HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES (HACLA) SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM

The goal of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Scholarship Award Program is designed to assist and motivate qualified individuals planning to attend college/university or vocational program, to continue their education through the provision of financial assistance. The award should be applied to the student’s tuition, book expense, materials, or equipment (i.e. computer, calculator, printer, or software). The following is an overview of this program.

1. Scholarship Categories
   1. Vocational Program
   2. Community College or University
2. Mandatory Criteria for Eligibility
   1. Be a resident (a minimum of 6 months) of HACLA developments
   2. High School Senior, student in vocational program, college or university full-time (i.e. 12 units)
   3. Proof of registration/enrollment in vocational program, college, or university required
   4. Students must have at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA (supported by transcripts)
   5. Special consideration will be given to GPA’s of 3.0 or higher
   6. Submit a maximum one (1) page, double spaced, typed 250 word essay, recommendation (non-family related) based on applicant character, academic motivation, and any other information the recommender believes shows the applicant deserves the scholarship.
3. Awards and Budget: A maximum of $25,000 will be awarded. Scholarship
   range as follows.
   Vocational program: $300.00
   Community College: $500.00
   University: $750.00.

Note: All applications with letters of recommendations must be completely filled out and received by the deadline at the HACLA Resident Relations Department. No consideration will be given to those applications received after the deadline. All information will be verified prior to awarding scholarships. If any information is found to be incorrect the applicant will be disqualified. Applicants only need to apply for the scholarship once per calendar year. The Scholarship Review Team will review applications and notify recipients of their scholarship by a set date.

Scholarship awards will be issued directly to the recipient. Scholarship awards shall be used for tuition, book expenses, materials, and equipment (i.e. computer, calculator, printer, or software). Proof of enrollment is necessary in order to receive payment and should be submitted no later than March 1, 2003.

Contact Person: John King II at the HACLA Resident Relations
Department (213) 252-6100.
Housing Authority Honors 108
Exceptional Graduating Residents

NV - CLARK COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIP

5 - $1000 Scholarships to qualified seniors and previous recipients of the Authority's Scholarship Program

• Graduating H.S. senior must live in Clark County Housing Authority Development or be a participant in one of its housing prorgrams at the time of graduation and must have been housed under one of the Housing Authority programs for at least one year.
• Minimum 2.5 GPA for the high school years
• Must be enrolled on a full-time basis in an accredited academic, trade, or related school beyond the high school level

Contact Person: Ms. Beatrice Lee, Support Service Administrator, 5390 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89122; Phone: 451-8041

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