Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship (2026-2027)

Many students struggle to obtain a college degree due to the rising cost of education. To address this need, the Hearthstone Scholarship Fund was established in 2009. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $5,000 and are available to low-income students who reside in a Hearthstone property or the surrounding community.

We recommend reading through all instructions on our website here prior to applying.

• Be from a low-income household or demonstrate financial need

  • Low-income limits are determined by HUD. See current limits here

• Be 15-25 years of age as of 3/31/2026

• Be a resident of:

  • a Hearthstone Housing Foundation property or

  • a county where a Hearthstone property is located​

• Be one of the following during the 2026-27 school year: 

  • a full-time high school student requesting support for any of the following: 

    • college preparation courses

    • fees related to the college application process

    • other academically enriching activities 

  • a full-time undergraduate student attending a college, university, or vocational school​ in the United States

    • Please note: Funds may not be used for graduate studies or studying abroad​​

• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for current high school students or a 2.75 GPA for current college students

• Be available for a phone interview in May or June 2026