Vision

Ensure homeless children and youth have access to the tools necessary to pursue and complete postsecondary education.

Mission

Encourage and invest in scholarship recipients while establishing an affirmative support network in order to prevent future homelessness and promote academic success.

Program Goals

• Promote and provide financial support for postsecondary education;
• Assure that youth have the information necessary to make sound financial decisions;
• Lead a collaborative network of community and educational partners aligned to support student preparation, transition, and progression towards degree completion;
• Develop a scholar association to provide mentoring and support to scholars throughout their college career; as well as transitioning into the workforce.

The 2019 Scholarship Application is now available HERE.

NAEHCY will award a minimum of four (4) $2,000 scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year. The unrestricted funds will be awarded once proof of post secondary education as been provided.

The full timeline for 2019 is as follows:

March 18: Scholarship Application Opens

April 8: Early Applicant Deadline

April 30: Application Period Closes

May – June: Applications are reviewed by the scholarship committee

July: Scholars are notified

August – September: Scholarships are awarded

Complete information can be found HERE

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Do you have an interest in providing higher education for students experiencing homelessness? We have an opportunity just for you. Our Sponsor a Scholarship program provides multiple ways that you can support a NAEHCY Scholar. Download the Scholarship Sponsorship Packet for more information.