Thomas Valleau Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements
This scholarship is specifically for students receiving housing subsidy from Portland Housing Authority of any age or degree/certificate level. It is not geographically tied to Portland if the Voucher is through Portland Housing Authority.To be eligible, applicant must:
• be a current member of a household receiving subsidy through Portland Housing Authority Public Housing, Tax-Credit housing, or Voucher Programs.
• be pursuing post-secondary (after high school) education through an accredited college, university, trade school or educational program for the upcoming academic year.
• be able to demonstrate financial need in order to succeed in higher education.
• demonstrate community engagement through involvement at school or in the community.
Application Process
Complete the application form and submit it along with your essay, transcript, financial need info, and references by May 15th to:
PHA Scholarship Committee
c/o Emily Mancini-Fitch
970 Baxter Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04103
Applications can also be submitted by email to efitch@porthouse.org
The application, essay, and transcripts must be received no later than May 15th.
Additional Information:
Support is available through the Portland Housing Authority Study Centers in Kennedy park, Riverton Park, and Sagamore Village (https://www.porthouse.org/163/Study-Centers) or by appointment with the scholarship manager,
Emily Mancini-Fitch
(207) 221-8063
The number of awards given and the amount of the awards are limited by the amount of funds available for distribution. The scholarship committee reviews applications and ranks them based on financial need, academic performance, community engagement, and barriers to success. Awards are typically between $1,000 and $3,000 per student and do not exceed $5,000.
Awards will be paid directly to the student, in full, at the start of the fall semester. This award can be used for expenses that help students achieve their goals of higher education. Most recipients use funds for tuition, books, or laptops, but funds may also be used to support other needs such as childcare, transportation, food, and rent. Recipients are asked to report on their use of funds and how it supported their goals.
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