Since 2005, NYCHA has annually launched scholarships to support its residents in advancing their education and increasing their income and assets. . The scholarships aim to assist eligible residents pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees at a City University of New York (CUNY) college. Below are scholarships categories awarded in prior years:
- Regina A. Figueroa Memorial
- Kisha Jackson Memorial
- Levine Family Scholarship
- Kofi Hormeku Scholarship
- Amazon NYCHA-CUNY Scholarship
- Rise Light & Power Scholarship
- National Grid
- The City Council of New York
Authorized NYCHA public housing residents and Section 8 tenants; enrollment at a CUNY college, full-time graduate and/or undergraduate students; 24 or more credits; minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. This is a competitive scholarship application process reviewed by committee.
All applications must be submitted online on the NYCHA Self-Service Portal at and select NYCHA-CUNY Scholarship on the left- hand navigation pane.
All applications must be submitted online on the NYCHA Self-Service Portal at and select NYCHA-CUNY Scholarship on the left- hand navigation pane.
https://selfserve.nycha.info