HACG Community Scholarship

HACG COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW

The Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro Scholar Program was established in 2017 with a focus on significantly increasing the number of public housing students that are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. Because we pride ourselves on community involvement, in 2021 we awarded scholarship support to a student within our local Goldsboro community!

The HACG Community Scholarship is currently available to graduating seniors that plan on pursuing their education at a trade school, community college, or four-year university.

Students that meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, statement of goals and aspirations, and unusual personal or family circumstances.

Scholarship award amounts may vary and will be paid directly to the recipient's school for tuition, books, and fees.

Community Scholarship Guidelines & Priorities

* Applicant must reside in Goldsboro, NC (Wayne County)

*Be a high school graduate or equivalent with a record of volunteerism in the community.

*Be enrolled at a college or university of their choice.

*Be from a low-income household or demonstrate financial need

(Low-income limits are determined by HUD. Search current limits here )

*Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5.

*Applicants must complete an essay about their career goals and how being awarded this scholarship will help you achieve them.

*Applicant must include two letters of recommendation.

*Applicant must include proof of acceptance and grade point average.

* Deadline for all required documentation/completed applications is June 3, 2022.

Community Scholarship Selection Process

The applications will be reviewed and recipients selected by a committee consisting of staff from the Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro and Partnering Organizations.

Applicants shall be considered without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Personal Information

First Name*

First Name

Last Name

Address 1*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Home Phone*

Cell Phone*

Email*

Date of Birth*

Are you the first person in your family to go to college? (Check one)*

Yes No Unsure

Educational Information

High School*

School Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

School Phone

Graduation Date*

GPA*

SAT Math

SAT Verbal

Achievements

List any academic honors, awards and membership activities while in school..

Extracurricular Activities

List your hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and volunteer activities.

College Planning*

If you have decided on what college you will attend, please list school name. (If not, list your top 3 college choices)

Personal Statement

Describe your career goals and how being awarded this scholarship will help you achieve them. (250 - 500 words)

Statement of Accuracy

I hereby affirm that all the above-stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also consent that if chosen as a scholarship winner my picture may be taken and used to promote the Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro’s scholarship program.

I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to the Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro’s scholarship policy, it is my responsibility to remit the appropriate information for my scholarship to be paid directly to my educational institution.

I hereby understand I will not submit this application without all required attachments and supporting information. Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet eligibility criteria will not be considered for this scholarship.

Signature*

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Date*

Supporting Documents

Letter of Recommendation*

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Letter of Recommendation*

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High School Transcript*

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Additional Supporting Document

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College acceptance letter, additional recommendation letter, etc.

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