Beyond Homes Scholarship Program

Applications Accepted Annually Between February 1 – March 15!

The Beyond Homes Scholarship Program offers three unique opportunities for youth and young adult residents age 17-28 to earn financial aid for college, university, vocational school, or other certificate programs. All scholarships are awarded through a competitive application that includes an online application, essay responses, letters of recommendation, a high school transcript or Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED) credential, and in-person interview.

Building Hope Award

$2,500 per year, up to four years

  • Maximum award $10,000
  • Graduating high school senior with GPA >= 3.5
  • Enrolled or plan to attend a two or four-year university, college, vocational, or certificate program
  • If community college, renewable upon transition to accredited four-year institution
  • Reside at a property owned by Abode Communities

Awards are made directly to the institution and can be used to pay for tuition, books, supplies, and living expenses!

Building Equity Award

$2,500 per year, up to two years

  • Maximum award up to $5,000
  • Residents ages 17-28
  • A high school graduate with a GPA >=2.0 or GED score >=400
  • Enrolled or plan to attend a community college, vocational school, or certificate program
  • Reside at an Abode Communities-owned property

Awards are made directly to the institution to cover tuition, books, and supplies!

The Bocarsly Prize

One-Time Award
Up to $1,500

COMING SOON!

Program Impact

The Beyond Homes Scholarship Program is made possible through the generosity of donors and supporters dedicated to helping residents achieve long-term economic mobility through housing and access to education. Established by Abode Communities, this donor-advised fund is administered in partnership with California Community Foundation.

  • 2008
  • Year Created
  • $730K
  • Awarded
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  • Students Impacted
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Meet the Committee

Lance Bocarsly
Committee Chair & Founding Partner (Retired), Bocarsly Emden Cowan Email & Arndt LLP

Regina Freer
Professor of Politics, Occidental College

Robin Hughes
President & CEO, Housing Partnership Network

Ken Krug
Partner, KMO Partners LLP

Ann Sewill
Senior Advisor, Los Angeles County Development Authority

Ashley Sim
Director of Admissions for Graduate & International Programs, USC Gould School of Law

Holly Benson
President & CEO, Abode Communities (Non-Voting, Administrative Member)

Roshe Malakuti
SVP Resident Services, Abode Communities (Non-Voting, Administrative Member)

Megan Folland
VP, Advancement, Abode Communities (Non-Voting, Administrative Member)

Lea Klein
Scholarship Coordinator, Abode Communities (Non-Voting Administrative Member)