National Leased Housing Association

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 federally assisted low income housing properties or recipients of Section 8 voucher assistance that demonstrate both merit and need.

Types of Scholarships

The NLHA Education Fund will offer three types of scholarships in memory of three dedicated housing professional and active NLHA members:

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 high school seniors or current undergraduates who demonstrate both merit and need. Click here to download the application (as a Word doc).

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. Click here to download the application (as a Word doc).

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 in an encouraging and non-discriminatory way 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. Click here to download the application (as a Word doc).

Scholarship applications are due by February 15, 2008.

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

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