Opportunity Fund Scholarships In Honor of Jean Dawes

Purpose: Provide financial support to Alta Housing residents to invest in their future through higher education and career advancement.

Background: The Opportunity Fund was created in honor of PAH Board Member Jean Dawes, who has been an advocate for affordable housing and the pursuit of higher education for over 40 years. After serving on the PAH Board for over 30 years, Jean stepped down in May 2019 to chair the Alta Housing Advisory Council.

Eligibility

• Residency: Must be living in an Alta Housing community for at least one year
• Age: Must be 22 years or older
• Education Status: Must be enrolled or planning to take a certificate degree or college level classes (at community college or a four-year school)

Funding Use

• Certificate programs
• Community college courses
• Four-year degree programs

Geographic Scope: Alta Housing communities (California)

Contact Information:

• Address: 2595 East Bayshore Road, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94303
• Phone: (650) 321.9709
• Email: info@altahousing.org

Application Process

1. Fill out online application for committee review
2. Provide recommendations: Submit at least one letter of recommendation (up to two additional recommendations accepted)
3. Provide proof of enrollment:
   • Acceptance letter from program/college
   • Enrollment form or registration
   • Copy of application
   • For future funding: proof of grades

Submission Details

• Letters of recommendation should be mailed to:
  • Alta Housing Office
  • 2595 East Bayshore Road, Suite 200
  • Palo Alto, CA 94303