Supporting NYCHA Residents: A Guide to College Scholarships

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) offers several scholarships to help residents pursue higher education and improve their future prospects. These scholarships include:

1. NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarship Program: Offers various scholarships, such as the Levine Family Scholarship, Kofi Hormeku Scholarship, and others, providing $1,000 awards to full-time students at City University of New York (CUNY) colleges.
2. Queensbridge/Ravenswood Scholarship Fund: Awards $500 to residents of Queensbridge or Ravenswood Houses who are in their second, third, or final year of undergraduate or graduate studies.
3. CHW Scholarship Fund: Grants up to $17,000 to residents of affordable housing attending approved post-secondary institutions.
4. Marcy Houses Memorial Scholarship Fund: Provides scholarships up to $1,000 for residents of Marcy Houses pursuing post-secondary education, including vocational training.

Each program has specific eligibility criteria and application deadlines. For more details and to apply, visit NYCHA

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