Annual Scholarship
2025
NJNAHRO Scholarship Applications Being Accepted
Please be advised that the New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials is now accepting applications for the 2025 scholarship Program. This 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. All applications are due by Friday, June 20th, 2025, and must be 100% complete with all required attachments. 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. Eligible Housing Authorities must be members in good standing with NJNAHRO.
Information about the Scholarship Program can also be obtained on our website at: NJNAHRO.ORG.
We have attached the Scholarship Brochure, application & renewal application.
2025 Scholarship Brochure-Click HERE
2025 Scholarship Application-Click HERE
2025 Scholarship Renewal Application-Click HERE
Photo Consent Form-Click HERE
NJNAHRO Scholarship Program-in excess of $200,000.00 in scholarships have been distributed since 2011 to deserving low & moderate income students.
The New Jersey Chapter of NAHRO (NJNAHRO) has been providing scholarship to New Jersey Housing Authority residents for many years. This year we are proud to announce that we have exceeded our expectations in awarding scholarships to our residents. We take great pride in utilizing a large stream of our annual revenue to support this worthwhile cause. Over the years, we have held golf outings and other endeavors to raise money for our scholarships. NJNAHRO was a moving force in organizing and creating the New Jersey Public Housing Authority Joint Insurance Fund. NJNAHRO works closely with the JIF to ensure solid membership, great coverage and excellent training. The revenue derived from the PHA JIF is also utilized to support our scholarship program. Our annual awards go directly to the student to be utilized for any purpose they may need in obtaining their educational goals.
NJNAHRO provides annual scholarships to eligible program participants who are either graduating from high school or are continuing their education in a later stage of life. Recipients of the awards may attend either college or a vocational school. The program also offers an internship program to expand employment opportunities throughout the housing industry. NJNAHRO’s Scholarship Program is a major commitment of the organization to make a difference in the life of many students throughout the state. The Scholarship Committee is comprised of Douglas Dzema, Executive Director of the Perth Amboy Housing Authority, Louis Riccio, CEO of HQM Properties and Joseph M. Billy, Executive Director of the Freehold Housing Authority. Chairperson Dzema noted, “In the last eight years, the fund has given out in excess of $250,000.00 in scholarships to deserving students and spent in excess of $20,000.00 for internships. It gives the Board great pleasure to assist with the education and employment of these individuals and enable them to achieve their goals.”
Congratulations to our 2024 NJNAHRO Scholarship Award Winners. Click HERE to learn more about them. Please reach out for information about previous scholarship winners. We’ll be happy to share that information with you!
