Hope Through Learning Award
Funding Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- High school graduates who have experienced homelessness
- Applicants applying to post-secondary education programs (college, university, or other higher education institutions)
- School-related expenses such as books or computers
- Background: The award was established to support students who have overcome housing instability and are pursuing higher education.
Other requirements
- Award Uses: Recipients can use their award for:
- Tuition
- Living expenses such as transportation, child care, or housing
- Multiple awardees are selected each year, as evidenced by ceremonies where five recipients were honored in both 2016 and 2018.
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.
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Phone: 412-562-0154
- Email: info@homelessfund.org
- Website: homelessfund.org
What Homeless Children's Education Fund actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $15K
- Median grant
- $15K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: East Pittsburgh, PA.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Homeless
- College prep
- Education
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