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GAHRA High School & Adult Scholarship

The GAHRA Scholarship Committee is honored to announce the GAHRA 2024 Scholarship Program will be awarding up to $24,500.00 in scholarship funds to graduating high school seniors and adult students of GAHRA member agencies.

For high school students, GAHRA will fund academic scholarships for programs leading to an undergraduate degree as well as vocational/technical scholarships. In addition, SERC/NAHRO will fund an academic scholarship. For adult students, GAHRA will fund academic scholarships and vocational/technical scholarships.

Applications and supporting documents must be typewritten in English and submitted to the Scholarship Chair in PDF format via email. All applicants' official transcripts must be mailed to:

GAHRA Scholarship Committee C/O Eastman Housing Authority
PO BOX 100
Eastman, GA 31023-0100

If you are interested in applying for the GAHRA Scholarship, please click here to visit GAHRA. 

Deadline: March 15, 2024

GROW Southwest Georgia Scholarship

$1,000 need-based scholarships to more than 6 high school students in 2-year or 4-year colleges/universities.

If you are interested in applying for the GROW Southwest Georgia Scholarship, please click here to visit GROW. 

Deadline: October 31st (Annually) 

NAHRO Merit College Scholarship/NAHRO-LDG Scholars Program ($12,000)

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?"

Deadline: Contact Regional Representative

PHADA Scholarship Programs

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Nan McKay Pathway to Achievement Scholarship ($5,000) - Nan McKay has offered significant financial support to PHADA's scholarship program and has elected to reward one deserving youth with a $5,000 scholarship. PHADA appreciates their commitment to serving the needs of public housing residents and the community.

Deadline: January (Annually)

HAI Group Resident Scholarship Program ($6,000)

20 people will be awarded scholarships valued at $6,000 each. Students may be awarded a scholarship for up to four consecutive years.

If you are interested in applying for the 2024 HAI Group Resident Scholarship Program, please click here to visit the HAI Group. 

Deadline: July (Annually)