Scholarships

Is there a student in your home that is a graduating HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR who is preparing to enter college?

Is there a COLLEGE STUDENT in your home who needs financial assistance to remain in school?

Are you wondering how you are going to pay for their college education?

If you answered "yes," please encourage your students to apply for these scholarships, especially for scholars who are living in Public or Assisted housing (Section 8).

NAHRO Merit College Scholarship/NAHRO-LDG Scholars Program - Deadline - Contact Regional Representative

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

Pacific Southwest Regional Council (PSWRC) - Deadline: TBA

PSWRC-NAHRO offers a scholarship incentive program for graduating high school and continuing college students who reside in public housing or Section 8 housing through a PSWRC-NAHRO member agency in "good standing".

PSWRC will award one scholarship in the amount of $1,000 per year and will renew this award annually for a maximum of four (4) years based on the academic performance of the winner.
The winner will be asked to report back annually to share at each annual PSWRC conference.
The PSWRC annual winner will be submitted to NAHRO to compete for the NAHRO Merit College Scholarship.

Pedrozzi Foundation

Many Pedrozzi Scholars are the first in their family to attend college.

The Pedrozzi Foundation provides college and vocational scholarships and resources to Livermore students.
The Pedrozzi Foundation awarded $505,000 in Scholarships to 112 Livermore students in 2026.

PHADA Scholarship Programs - Deadline - January Annually

Three scholarships will be awarded:

Stephen J. Bollinger Memorial Scholarship ($10,000)
This 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.
Civil Rights and Social Justice 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.
Nan McKay Pathway to Achievement Scholarship ($5,000)
This scholarship will be awarded by the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA), which is an organization of 1900 housing authorities across the United States. PHADA also serves as an advocate before the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on a variety of regulations governing public housing nationwide.