The Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) and the City of Atlanta announced a scholarship program as part of the $30 million Choice Neighborhoods grant and AHA’s commitment to help foster educational excellence.
“We are proud to offer this scholarship opportunity to former residents of University Homes, graduating seniors of Washington High School and residents of Ashview Heights, Vine City and the Atlanta University Center,” said Joy Fitzgerald, president and CEO of AHA. “AHA strongly encourages lifelong learning as an integral component of its vision of building vibrant communities and encouraging individual self-sufficiency.”
“We know that expanding access to affordable, quality education is one of the most important ways to increase economic opportunity and strengthen our city,” said Mayor Kasim Reed. “It is my hope that with the support of the University Choice Neighborhood Scholarship, young women and men who have grown up in some of our most challenged neighborhoods can receive the support they need to complete their education, excel and contribute to the revitalization of their communities.”
The University Choice Neighborhood Scholarship (UCNS) Program is a one-time scholarship award for graduating seniors at Washington High School, residents of the former University Homes or residents within the University Choice Neighborhood that will be entering a two- or four-year college or university as a freshman this fall. Up to 20 scholarships will be awarded with a minimum amount of $1,000 each.
Eligible scholars must:
- Be a graduating senior at Washington High School, resident of the former University Homes or resident within the University Choice Neighborhood who will be entering a two- or four-year college or university as a freshman this fall.
- Have attained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application submission or a GED.
- Provide evidence of registration at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Evidence will include the student identification number and the correct address of the school’s bursar’s office.
Prospective applicants can find additional information at
www.cnatlanta.org. There is also a link to the University Choice Neighborhood website on the AHA website at www.atlantahousing.org.
Applications will be available at community meetings within the University Choice Neighborhood, the University Choice Neighborhood Office at 227 Roach Street, Atlanta, GA 30314, and at Washington High School.
Completed applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on April 15, 2016, at the University Choice Neighborhood Office located at 227 Roach Street, Atlanta, GA 30314. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Scholars will be announced in May.
For questions or additional information, please contact Gwen Weddington at 404-685-4376 or [email protected].
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