Seattle Housing Authority residents and voucher participants who want to pursue college degrees or post-secondary certificates may be eligible apply for these scholarships.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship supports Washington residents who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care fields. The scholarship provides financial support to students who demonstrate financial need and are committed to completing their education.
How to Apply
Visit Washington State Opportunity Scholarship application to apply.
Award details
- The scholarship amount varies but can cover up to $22,000.
- Funds can be used for tuition, fees and other educational expenses.
- The scholarship may be renewable for up to five years, depending on the recipient’s progress.
Application deadline: Feb. 26 at 9 p.m. PST
For any questions, email info@waopportunityscholarship.org or leave a message at 1.877.5002.
2025 NAHRO Merit College Scholarship
In 2017, The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials established the NAHRO Merit College Scholarship Program. Eight scholarships are awarded nationwide to candidates, one from each NAHRO region, who are pursuing a post-secondary degree. The scholarships will be judged by the NAHRO Scholarship Committee, which is comprised of Housing America Task Force members who accept and review the scholarship applications.
The NAHRO Merit College Scholarship Program awards a one-time payment of $3,000 each to eight scholars, one from each NAHRO region.
How to apply
Visit 2025 NAHRO Merit College Scholarship application to apply. (Scroll down to the PNRC Application)
Application deadline: March 14
For any questions, email SHA Education and Youth Development Supervisor Ariel Davis at ariel.davis@seattlehousing.org.
2025 HAI Group Resident Scholarship
The Housing Authority Insurance Group provides scholarships to eligible housing authority residents nationwide. Scholarship awards are $6,000 each and are issued to your educational institution before the Fall 2025 academic term. A total of 20 scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships may be awarded to past recipients of the scholarship program.
Eligibility
Enrollment
Is or will be enrolled in an accredited and/or licensed technical school or accredited two-or four-year college or university in the United States for the fall 2025 semester.
Residency
Resides in a housing authority or in a property with a housing choice voucher (HCV) administered by a housing authority that is a member of Housing Authority Risk Retention Group (HARRG) or Housing Authority Property Insurance, A Mutual Company (HAPI) or resides in an affordable housing property insured by Housing Enterprise Insurance Company (HEIC).
Citizenship
Must be a United States citizen or a permanent resident (with a green card).
How to apply
Visit 2025 HAI Resident Scholarship application to apply.
Application deadline: May 30 at 3:30 p.m. E.S.T
For any questions, email scholarship@haigroup.com
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