Overview can be found on our website at www.fresnohousing.org/hawfiftysix


Fill out the application below to be considered for the HAW Fifty-Six Scholarship.

Scholarship applicants must meet each of the following requirements during the Fall and Spring semesters of the 2025/2026 academic year:
  • Be African American or of African American Descent or ancestry
  • Enrolled in a Vocational Certificate Program or an Incoming Freshman, or a college Sophomore/Junior/Senior or a Graduate School student
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Personal Statement - All applicants are required to submit a 500 to 1000-word essay that demonstrates aptitude, desire, commitment, and tenacious desire to succeed.

Note: Not required to be a Fresno Housing resident or receiving housing assistance from FH

Required Document/Material Upload (Details on next page.)
  • Application
  • Proof of Registration
  • Personal Statement (up to 1,000 words)
  • Academic Transcript


APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants must submit a completed application online, including all required document/material uploads.

All attachments must be completed for the application to be considered for award.
DEADLINE March 31, 2025, by 11:59 pm
For further information or for any questions, please contact us at HAW56scholarships@fresnohousing.org.

If you need assistance completing this application, please see our virtual workshop schedule at www.fresnohousing.org/hawfiftysix.

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