Members of the affordable housing industry make several educational scholarships available to people receiving housing assistance. Seattle Housing Authority residents and voucher participants who want to pursue college degrees or post-secondary certificates can apply for these scholarships.

Dream Big! Scholarship

The Dream Big! Scholarship Fund was established in 2004 by the Seattle Housing Authority Higher Education Project to provide scholarship support for qualified students living in SHA-subsidized housing. Scholarships awarded are for $1,000 each, paid directly to the recipient's school for tuition, books and fees. A minimum of two scholarships will be awarded for the 2020-2021 academic year. Read about the 2019 scholarship recipients. 

Deadline: April 1

Application: Download and complete application

More information. If you have questions about the application process please contact SHA College Navigator, Ariel Davis at ariel.davis@seattlehousing.org or call 206.475.7026. 

2020 NAHRO Merit College Scholarship

The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials scholarship program awards $1,000 to eight scholars, one from each NAHRO region, who are pursuing their first post-secondary degree. From the eight scholarship winnners, the NAHRO Scholarship Committee will choose three candidates to become a part of the NAHRO-LDG Scholars program, which is a 10-year venture that will provide $1 million in scholarships and internship opportunities to low-income students.  The three NAHRO-LDG Scholars will receive a $12,000 scholarship distributed over four years to assist with tuition and fees; $3,000 a year for up to three years as a summer internship stipened; and networking opportunities with business and community leaders.  

Deadline: July 1

Application process: All documentation and applications must be emailed to Ashanti Wright at awright@nahro.org by July 1, with the subject: 2020 Pacific Northwest Regional Scholarship Candidate. The PNRC Scholarship Committee will judge the applications and select a winner to advance to the national level. If you have any questions, contact Shelli Scrogum, Regional Service Officer at pnrc@nahro.org. 

Application: Download and complete the application 

NAHMA Educational Foundation

The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Educational Foundation provides scholarships for affordable housing residents. Applicants must be a high school senior or have a high school diploma or GED, and must be pursuing higher education at an accredited college, university, community college, trade/professional school or institute. Applicants must complete an online application form and provide two references, an essay and a certification of residency in good standing form. A current grade transcript is also necessary. The amount awarded is $2,500 per recipient. 

Deadline: 10 p.m. EST on May 15

Application: Complete and submit your application 

More information. If you have questions about the application process, contact Dr. Bruce W. Johnson, NAHMA scholarship program administrator, bjohnson@tmo.com or call 215.262.4230.

Additional Scholarships

If you need additional assistance or have any questions, please contact Ariel Davis, SHA College Navigator at ariel.davis@seattlehousing.org or call 206.475.7026.