|
The NLHA Education Fund was established
as a 501(c)(3) organization to raise funds for the
purpose of awarding education grants and scholarships to
low income individuals residing in federally assisted
rental housing owned, managed, or administered by
members of the National Leased Housing Association. The
National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) is nonprofit
organization dedicated to the development and
preservation of decent and safe affordable rental
housing.
Who is
Eligible
Residents of privately owned federally assisted low
income housing properties (Section 8, low income housing
tax credits, etc.) or recipients of Section 8 voucher
assistance that demonstrate both merit and need.
Types
of Scholarships
The
NLHA Education Fund will offer four types of
scholarships, one in recognition of one of the nation’s
largest affordable rental housing providers and three
are in memory of three dedicated housing professionals
and active NLHA members. Students must decide on ONE of
the following scholarships when submitting their
application:
Please Choose only ONE - All applications must be
completed in English
The
AIMCO Cares Scholarship: Established
in recognition of AIMCO’s leading role as a provider of
affordable rental apartments throughout the country and
its dedication to improving the lives of low and
moderate income families. This scholarship is
directed to eligible applicants who are graduating high
school seniors or current undergraduates who demonstrate
both merit and need to pursue an undergraduate degree.
William F. Gandert Memorial Scholarship:
Bill Gandert was instrumental in the creation of
numerous public housing authorities in the State of Ohio
and served as general counsel for many of them as well
as Executive Director of the Mansfield, Crawford, Huron,
Marion and Seneca County Metropolitan Housing
Authorities. A vocal advocate for the poor, Bill helped
found a number of poverty programs in his state and was
an active NLHA member, serving as the organization’s 7th
President. This scholarship is to benefit an
eligible graduating high school senior or returning
student who demonstrates both merit and need to pursue
educational opportunities in a specific trade or
vocation.
Mary
Lou Manzie Memorial Scholarship:
Mary Lou Manzie was a woman who dedicated her career to
providing safe, decent and affordable housing. She was
always willing to look at new and effortless ways to
achieve that goal. A member of the National Leased
Housing Association from 1975 until her death in 2006,
she served as an Officer and Director of NLHA for many
years. This scholarship is to benefit a
non-traditional student by providing eligible applicants
who demonstrate both merit and need, a chance to pursue
higher education or other training that will lead to
better employment opportunities.
Neil
Churchill Memorial Scholarship:
A past
NLHA President and a true Section 8 advocate, Neil
worked at HUD early in his career and went on to become
a developer, bond underwriter and FHA specialist.
Before his untimely death in 2003, he was a Vice
President with GMAC. Neil devoted his entire career to
affordable housing. This scholarship is for eligible
applicants who are graduating college and pursuing
graduate level study (or otherwise seeking a
graduate education) who demonstrate both merit and
need.
NLHA
Press Release
NLHA 2012 Press Release
NLHA 2013 Education Fund
Scholarship Winners
Click here to see the list of winners
Donors
The NLHA Education Fund seeks donations from any individual or organization that is interested in helping low income students achieve self-sufficiency through continuing education. Donations are tax deductible. For a pledge form and a list of current donors, please click on the link below.
Click
here to download the donation form (as a Word doc).
List of Donors
Click
here to see the list of donors
Please submit any donations to:
NLHA Education Fund
c/o NLHA
1900 L Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
FY12 Audit Report
Please contact 202/785-8888 with any questions about the
Fund.
|
