Post-Secondary Support for Resilient Youth

The Hope Through Learning Award is a $2,500 scholarship available to youth age 24 and under residing in Allegheny County who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness during their school attendance years, and who are going on to a higher education or career training program for the first time. Homelessness is defined as lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence, and includes students living in a shelter, car, motel, doubled-up situation, or places not meant for human habitation. See our Program Factsheet for more information.

How to Apply:
Applications are due May 31st, 2016. Contact Carrie Pavlik at cpavlik@homelessfund.org with any questions.

2015 Awardees
Congratulations to our 2015 Hope Through Learning Award recipients!

• Anne graduated from Pittsburgh CAPA and has been accepted to the University of Pittsburgh to study Theater Arts.
• Rikki graduated from Propel Braddock Hills High and has been accepted to Duquesne University to study Forensic Science.
• Liam graduated from East Allegheny High School and has been accepted to Point Park University to study video game design.
• Avana graduated from City Charter High School and has been accepted to Edinboro University.  
• Ali graduated from Agora Cyber School and has been accepted to CCAC to study Social Work or Criminal Justice.

Looking for other ways to get involved?
If you are a teen or young adult who has experienced homelessness and is interested in speaking or writing opportunities, please contact us at cpavlik@homelessfund.org.

In the news:
For Homeless Students in the Pittsburgh Area, "There's Hope"
Pittsburgh Post Gazette (07.15.2015)

Five Grads Awarded College Scholarships for Perseverance
WESA 90.5 (07.15.2015)

Press Release
Homeless Children's Education Fund (04.14.2015)

Archives:
2014 Award

(02.12.16)