In order to encourage academic excellence and community responsibility among High School graduates, GED graduates or Adults wishing to continue their education, the Kentucky Housing Association (KHA) has implemented a scholarship program for those entering or continuing a college education. KHA will award four (4) scholarships in 2022 to deserving individuals currently residing in a KHA member agency.
All scholarships will be paid out per semester provided the scholarship recipient is enrolled as a part or full time student in an accredited college or university and meets the required minimum grade point average.
Part-time Student – Six (6) credit hours per semester
Full-time Student – Twelve plus (12+) credit hours per semester
Graduate Student – Six plus (6+) credit hours per semester
Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services, the insurance company providing coverage to the Kentucky Housing Authorities Self Insurance Program. Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services has elected to reward deserving individuals with a 1 year $2,500 scholarship. KHA appreciates their commitment to serving the needs of public housing residents and the community.
Note: This award is paid at each semester in the amount of $1,250.
SERC/NAHRO an organization that has the vision to empower local housing and community development agencies to build and expand their capacity to provide safe, affordable housing and increased quality of life in the communities they serve by providing quality education and training, information, networking opportunities and advocacy for its members. SERC/NAHRO contributes $2,500 annually to the KHA to help sponsor these scholarships. KHA appreciates SERC/NAHRO’s commitment to serving the needs of public housing residents and the community.
Note: These awards are paid at each semester in the amount of $375.00
□ Status - Applicant must reside in a KHA member agency owned or managed unit for at least a year. Public Housing residents, Section 8 participants or other low-income housing residents are eligible, as long as Agency at which they reside is a KHA member.
□ Minimum Grade Point Average – Student must have at least a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher. Please attach the student’s official and original transcript with the application.
