Scholarships

HACE’s annual college prep program is a comprehensive support system that empowers students as they prepare for higher education. Students receive guidance with college applications, FAFSA filing, college and career exploration, community service opportunities, team bonding, scholarship research, and the opportunity to participate in an annual college tour.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

HACE assists residents in identifying and accessing scholarship opportunities for young adults interested in attending college. This includes providing assistance in applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It also includes publicizing The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth (HACE) Scholarship. Other scholarship opportunities include The Housing Authority Insurance (HAI) Group Scholarship and the City of Elizabeth Arabella Miller Halsey Trust Fund.

Annual NJNAHRO Scholarship

The New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials (NJNAHRO) accepts applications to its scholarship program annually. Since 2011, over $50,000.00 in scholarships have been distributed to deserving, low & moderate income students. The program is open to both High School Seniors and applicants that previously graduated and would like to go back to school. It is available for college and trade schools. You must be a resident of public housing or Section 8 for a minimum of 12 months prior to submitting an application.

All applications must be submitted by your Housing Authority and must be 100% complete with all required attachments. Information about the Scholarship Program can also be obtained at: NJNAHRO.ORG

PHADA Scholarship

In order to encourage academic excellence and community responsibility among high school students, PHADA has implemented a scholarship program for graduating seniors who are preparing to enter college. PHADA will award three scholarships to deserving youth currently residing in a PHADA member agency. 

The scholarship fund will be administered by the PHADA Scholarship Committee.

Apply Now! Applications for the 2026 Scholarship Program Are Due to PHADA by January 23, 2026. Apply Here

Information about the Scholarship Program can also be obtained at: www.phada.org/Conferences-Education/PHADA-Scholarship-Program or contact PHADA at: 202-546-5445.