Celebrate The Newark Housing Authority Scholarship Foundation Legacy, Supporting Our Students Who Aim To Achieve Their Dreams Through Higher Education

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Founded in 1988, the Newark Housing Authority Scholarship Foundation (NHASF) aims to empower students residing in public and subsidized housing to achieve their college dreams. Since its inception, NHASF has awarded over $2.5 million in scholarships and financial aid for college-related expenses to more than 500 deserving young people facing economic hardship. These ambitious students, often the first in their families to pursue higher education, break the cycle of poverty through academic excellence, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.

The NHASF scholarship is crucial for these students' success, as it increases the likelihood of Newark high schoolers entering and graduating from college. Program recipients have gone on to prestigious local, regional, and national institutions like Spelman College, Rutgers University, Montclair State University, Franklin & Marshall College, and the University of Bridgeport.

 

To Apply:

Written Personal Statement
Select ONE of the four topics and upload a typed personal statement no less than 300 words:
1. What impact would this scholarship have on your education and why?
2. How will your study of choice contribute to your immediate or long-term career plans?
3. If you had the authority to change your community in a positive way, what specific changes would you make?
4. What was the biggest mistake you have made?

 

Required Documents
The following documents must be uploaded with your application to complete it:
1.  Current Lease (student must be on lease to qualify)
2.  High School Transcript
3.  Completed FASFA Application
4.  300 Word typed essay on one of the subjects listed under Personal Statement
5.  College Acceptance Letter
6.  2 Recommendation Letters

Click here To Apply

Application Closes June 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM

If you have questions about applying for a scholarship, you can contact Debra Morgan at (973) 273-6516.