Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Hope Through Learning Award

Overview: A financial award available to young people who have persevered against homelessness and are applying to post-secondary education programs.

Geographic Scope: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Eligibility:

  • High school graduates who have experienced homelessness

  • Applicants applying to post-secondary education programs (college, university, or other higher education institutions)
  • Award Uses: Recipients can use their award for:

  • Tuition

  • School-related expenses such as books or computers

  • Living expenses such as transportation, child care, or housing
  • Background: The award was established to support students who have overcome housing instability and are pursuing higher education. Multiple awardees are selected each year, as evidenced by ceremonies where five recipients were honored in both 2016 and 2018.

    Organization: Homeless Children's Education Fund (HCEF)

  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Phone: 412-562-0154

  • Email: info@homelessfund.org

  • Website: homelessfund.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    homelesscollege-prepeducation

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