Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority

DRHA Scholarship Advancement Fund

We are excited to offer our residents who reside in section 8 (HCV), public housing, and the community at large (based on income) the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to continue the pursuit of their educational goals and who will be attending a trade or vocational school or 2 – 4-year college/university (See our Facebook page for all the latest news on the Scholarship Advancement Fund's opening and closing).

*Students must upload the following with their application:
*Transcripts or GED certificate
*500-word essay on why you need the scholarship and how it will help you
*A current headshot
*A one to two-minute video to introduce yourself to the committee. Some suggestions (talk about hobbies, clubs or organizations you belong to, volunteer work, jobs)

Scholarships will be awarded in the following categories:

The (TBN) Scholarship Award: $500.00
Eligibility: Must have obtained a GED or have a GPA of 2.00 -2.99

The (TBN) Scholarship Award: $1000.00 
Eligibility: Must have a GPA of 3.00 - 3.99

The Apostle Lawrence G. Campbell Scholarship Fund (through the Womack Foundation)
Eligibility: Must have a GPA of 3.00 - 3.99

The Dr. Zachary P. Hairston Scholarship Award: $2000.00
Eligibility: Must have a GPA of 4.00 and up

PLEASE NOTE: Amounts and number of scholarships awarded are based on the availability of funds.
To apply, please click on the link below
DRHA SCHOLARSHIP ADVANCEMENT FUND APPLICATION

Additionally, our public housing and section 8 residents looking for job and training resources, such as uniforms, special equipment for employment, transportation assistance, and other resources, may apply for up to $200.00 in assistance when funds are available. Apply here:  SAF -JOB & TRAINING RESOURCES AWARD