Educational Scholarship Program

"Keep the Dream Alive!"
You have the drive to succeed in life. What you need is money to help pay for your education. Up to $3,000 will be awarded to a qualified ACHA resident for use towards a college or accredited training or post-secondary institution.

To qualify applicants must:
• Be an ACHA Low Income Public Housing (LIPH) Resident (name must appear on lease);
• Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (guidance counselor verification required);
• Be accepted or attending a post-secondary or accredited training institution;
• Compose a short (300 words minimum) typewritten essay highlighting educational and career goals;
• Obtain two letters of reference (personal/non-family member and educational).

For an application:
Applications may be obtained through your Property Manager, or by the link below, or by calling 412-402-2523.
Click here for a printable version of the Educational Scholarship Application (PDF)
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APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED: March 15, 2009 thru April 30, 2009.
Please Note: Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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