HACG RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP
History of the Scholarship
The Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro Scholar Program was established in 2017 to significantly increase the number of public housing students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
Scholarships will be granted to public housing residents of the Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro who apply and meet the criteria as outlined. Up to $4000.00 will be awarded to the college or university to which the applicant has been accepted. All funds will be utilized for educational purposes only.
Resident Scholarship Eligibility
- Must be a resident of the Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro; this includes Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) household residents.
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with a record of volunteerism in the community.
- Must be enrolled at a college or university of their choice.
- Must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5.
- Must complete an essay about their career goals and how being awarded this scholarship will help you achieve them.
- Must include two letters of recommendation.
- Must include proof of acceptance and grade point average.
Resident Scholarship Selection Process
The applications will be reviewed, and a committee of staff from the Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro and Partnering Organizations will select recipients.
Applicants shall be considered regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
How to apply (applicants must submit the following application materials):
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Complete the online application
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Applicant must include proof of acceptance to the school of choice
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Two letters of recommendation.
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Most up-to-date transcript from the current school
The application is Open and due June 6, 2024.
2024 HACG Resident Scholarship Online Application
Questions:
Contact Cassandra Hinnant at 919.750.3046.
The Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro Scholar Program was established in 2017 with a focus on significantly increasing the number of public housing students that are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. Because we pride ourselves on community involvement, in 2021, we began to award scholarship support to a student within our local Goldsboro community!
The HACG Community Scholarship is currently available to graduating seniors that plan on pursuing their education at a trade school, community college, or four-year university.
Students that meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, statement of goals and aspirations, and unusual personal or family circumstances.
Scholarship award amounts may vary and will be paid directly to the recipient's school for tuition, books, and fees.
Community Scholarship Eligibility
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Reside in Goldsboro, NC (Wayne County)
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Be a high school graduate or equivalent with a record of volunteerism in the community.
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Be enrolled at a college or university of their choice.
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Be from a low-income household or demonstrate financial need
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Low-income limits are determined by HUD. Search current limits here
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Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5.
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Applicants must complete an essay about their career goals and how being awarded this scholarship will help you achieve them.
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Applicant must include two letters of recommendation.
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Applicant must include proof of acceptance and grade point average.
Resident Scholarship Selection Process
The applications will be reviewed, and a committee of staff from the Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro and Partnering Organizations will select recipients.
Applicants shall be considered regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
How to apply (applicants must submit the following application materials):
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Complete the online application
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Applicant must include proof of acceptance to the school of choice
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Two letters of recommendation.
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Most up-to-date transcript from the current school
The application is Open and due June 6, 2024.
2024 HACG Community Scholarship Online Application
Questions:
Contact Cassandra Hinnant at 919.750.3046.
North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships
NCCF has scholarships for students in all 100 counties! Most applications are due by March 15.
PHADA Scholarship Programs
To encourage academic excellence and community responsibility among high school students, PHADA has implemented a scholarship program for graduating seniors preparing to enter college. PHADA will award three scholarships to deserving youth 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 ($5000) - 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 ($5000) - 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 its commitment to serving the needs of public housing residents and the community.
The application period is closed.
The Anthony Goodson, Jr. Scholarship (ECHARO)
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 residents of assisted housing being administered or managed by a Public Housing Authority. An eligible recipient must be an immediate family member who resides in publicly assisted housing.
The enclosed materials are sent to assist you in recruiting individuals to pursue their educational goals for self-improvement and self-reliance by attending a technical school, vocational school, or an accredited community college or university.
Applications are due to the housing authorities by April 26th.
For application, please contact Cassandra Hinnant at 919.750.3046.
CCHRCO Scholarship Program
- 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
Applicants must submit an essay of 200-400 words describing their experience living in assisted housing and how it contributed to their ambitions and goals, and what you would hope to contribute to society through their educational training.
Applications closing on May 7, 2024.
Brooks Jeffrey Marketing BEYOND Scholarship Program
- One BEYOND scholarship for $500 per year for one year
Applicants must submit an online application, including essay of 1,000 words or less describing how they will impact the world. Also required are: a digital copy of an official transcript, a digital copy of the ACT or SAT composite score report, a digital letter of recommendation, and a recent digital portrait photo suitable for publication.
Deadline: April 30th Annually.
To learn more or apply, visit: https://www.bjmweb.com/beyond
NAHRO Merit College Scholarship/NAHRO-LDG Scholars Program
- 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?"
2024 HAI GROUP Resident Scholarship Program
HAI Group's Resident Scholarship Program helps low-income students pay for higher education. To date, we have awarded more than $1.6 million to nearly 500 students across the country-students who have gone on to careers in nursing, education, social work, and more.
This year, we'll award scholarships worth $6,000 each to 20 residents to continue their education. Students may enter-and be awarded scholarships for up to four consecutive years.
Applications for the 2023 Scholarship Program Are Due by 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 31, 2024!
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership between USDA and the 1890 historically black land-grant colleges and universities. The program provides full tuition, fees, books, room and board to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. When the student has completed the academic and summer work requirements of the scholarship, USDA may at its discretion convert the student to a permanent employee without further competition.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Website
Dominion Energy Educational Scholarship Program
As part of our HBCU Promise, Dominion Energy has established a scholarship program to assist students residing in one of the states listed below, who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs.
This program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability, or national origin.
The application is Closed.
Golden LEAF Scholarship
The Golden LEAF Scholarship is designed to assist current North Carolina high school seniors and North Carolina community college transfer students. Recipients must be from certain rural counties, plan to attend a participating North Carolina college or university, demonstrate financial need, and express an intent to return to a rural North Carolina community upon college graduation.
The application is Closed.
Additional Scholarships
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), the application deadline is closed. https://www.hsf.net/scholarship.
- List Compiled by Eastern Wayne High School, https://www.waynecountyschools.org/Scholarships1.aspx
- North Carolina Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the state, broken down by month. Here is the link https://www.
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College Resources
- College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a free service of the State of North Carolina provided by a collaboration of Pathways (the NC Department of Public Instruction, the NC Community College System, the NC Independent Colleges and Universities and The University of North Carolina System), the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, and College Foundation, Inc. CFNC promotes access to North Carolina higher education and assists students with education planning, career planning, and applying and paying for college. https://www.cfnc.org/
- Common App Step-by-Step Guide that walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it's asked and how to best answer. Here is the link https://www.
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