Beyond Homes Scholarship Program
Offered by Abode Communities, the Beyond Homes Scholarship Program provides two unique opportunities for student residents to earn financial assistance for college, university, or vocational school.
All scholarships are awarded through a competitive application and interview process. Submission requirements generally include an online application, essay responses, letters of recommendation, and high school transcript or Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED) credential.
Please see below to learn more about each fund’s eligibility requirements or reach out to scholarship@abodecomunities.org for more information.
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Building Hope Fund
Application Period:
February 1 – March 15, 2021
Amount:
Up to $10,000 ($2,500 per year, four years)
The Building Hope Fund is offered to all resident scholars seeking higher education. The fund is offered thanks to the generosity of Beyond Homes’ philanthropic partners and donors. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Have a GPA >= 2.5
- Be a graduating high school senior
- Be enrolled or planning to attend a two- or four-year college, university, or vocational school
- Live at an Abode Communities property
Awards are made directly to your institution and can be used to pay for tuition, books, and living expenses!
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Building Equity Fund
Application Period:
Coming Soon
Award Amount:
Up to $5,000 ($2,500 per year, two years)
A gift from the Earl & Anna Broady Foundation, the Building Equity Fund aims to promote equity through higher education for People of Color. Please see below for eligibility requirements.
- GPA >=2.0 or GED minimum score 400
- Be enrolled or planning to attend a community college, vocational school, or certificate program
In addition, all applicants must live at one of the following properties:
- Casa Dominguez, Compton
- Evergreen Apartments, Long Beach
- Grisham Community Housing, Long Beach
- Las Brisas I, Signal Hill
- Las Brisas II, Signal Hill
- Westmont Vista, Unincorporate LA County
- Rolland Curtis Gardens, South Los Angeles
Awards are made directly to your institution to cover tuition and supply costs.
