Impact
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"I have been given an opportunity many people I know aren't given. For four years straight, I've struggled with a lot but thanks to NHF, paying for school is not one of those things." |
The NHF Scholarship Program launched in 1998 with only two undergraduate scholarships and $5,000 awarded. By 2025, the NHF had administered more than $3.7 million. We help Norwalk Housing residents get into college, stay in college, and earn a college degree. A successful outcome means that a scholarship recipient matriculates, earns a degree, acquires the skills to be career ready, and can effectively compete in today's job market. Our Scholarship Program means more than just giving money; we want it to be a life-changing opportunity through a cycle of giving.
Highlights
- 100% of scholarship program contributions go directly to fund scholarships
- More than $3.7 million awarded since 1998
- Largest public housing authority college scholarship program in New England
- Recognized by Harvard University's Ash Center in its 2015 Top 25 Innovations in American Government Awards
- Award of Excellence from National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
About Our Students
- Nearly 100% are first generation college students who self-identify as African American or Hispanic
- 75% graduation rate for four-year schools and 48% graduation rate for two-year schools
- 100% of population served is low-income
- Average annual family income of our NH residents is below $23,000