Deadline:
June 01, 2024
Location(s)
United States of America
Overview
This program provides scholarships to youth who have experienced homelessness to ensure their completion of a post-secondary education program.
Our program is one of the nation’s only national scholarship programs specifically serving youth that have experienced homelessness. The goal of our program is to provide financial assistance and staff and peer support to ensure that you are successful in getting to and through higher education and into the workforce.
Details
Overview
- Assists youth with financial aid processes, mental health advocacy and referrals, professional legal advocacy and referrals, and assistance in locating and establishing local contacts for general support and services.
- Builds a stable peer and adult support network for recipients, before, during, and after their college careers, and into their transition into the workforce.
- Offers young people meaningful opportunities to engage in advocacy, while providing sustained support services to help ensure graduation and success in life.
Key Dates
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January 4, 2024: Application Opens
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June 1, 2024: Application Closes
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First Week of August, 2024: Applicants Notified
About SchoolHouse Connection
SchoolHouse Connection is a national non-profit organization working to overcome homelessness through education. We provide strategic advocacy and practical assistance in partnership with early childhood programs, schools, institutions of higher education, service providers, families, and youth. We believe education is the only permanent solution to homelessness. Our vision is that children and youth experiencing homelessness have full access to quality learning, birth through higher education, so they will never be homeless as adults, and the next generation will never be homeless.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
You are Eligible if:
- You are currently residing in the United States. Note: undocumented applicants are eligible.
- You were born on or after June 1, 2004
- You will begin college (four year, community college, or trade school) for the First Time in 2025 (not including dual-enrollment courses)
- You experienced homelessness in the last six years
Dates
Deadline: June 01, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
The Award
- $2,500 Scholarship Award: Flexible funds that can be used for anything related to your education.
- All-Expenses-Paid Trip to a National Awards Ceremony: Meet SchoolHouse Connection staff and your fellow scholars for a 5-day fun-filled trip to celebrate your award.
- All-Expenses-Paid Trip to Washington, DC: Join staff and your fellow scholars one year after receiving your award for a 5 day trip of advocacy opportunities and fun activities around the nation’s capital.
- One-on-One Support from SchoolHouse Connection Staff: Staff will provide you with academic, personal, and professional support throughout the time you are in college and as you enter the workforce.
- Opportunities to Engage in State and Federal Policy Advocacy: A platform for you to share your story and expertise with changemakers around the country.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
