Resident Scholarship Program

Resident Scholarship Program

Funder: HAI Group (Housing Authority Insurance Inc)

Status: Currently accepting applications for 2026-2027 academic year

Award Amount: $6,000 per scholarship

Number of Awards: 20 scholarships available per year (recipients may receive for up to 4 consecutive years)

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: Educational support for residents of public housing and Housing Choice Voucher properties

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a legal citizen of the United States or permanent resident (green card holder)
• Residency: Must live in a public housing authority property or property with a Housing Choice Voucher administered by a housing authority insured by HAI Group
• Education Status: Must be attending one of the following institutions in fall 2026:
- Accredited or licensed technical school - Two-year college or university - Four-year college or university - Master's degree or PhD program
• Age: No age restriction; if under 18, guardian must sign affidavit form
• Application Limit: May apply once per year
• Residency Requirement: Only proof of residency required for first year; eligible to receive scholarship for up to 4 consecutive years even if moves to different property

Award Usage

• Funds sent directly to school
• Can be used for tuition, school supplies (purchased through school), or books
• For fall 2026 academic term; any remaining funds may be used for winter 2026, spring 2027, and summer 2027 semesters
• Cannot be used for past tuition expenses
• School holds funds in F.B.O. (For the Benefit Of) account
• All remaining funds must be returned by September 1, 2027

Contact: scholarship@haigroup.com