2025 Applications Available May 1! Deadline is July 1!

About the Florida CARH
Scholarship Program
The Florida Council for Affordable & Rural Housing is proud to offer scholarships designed to support and empower the next generation of leaders in affordable housing.

If you’re a dedicated high school senior or recent graduate, or even a resident manager or maintenance technician, this scholarship opportunity is for you!
Whether you're pursuing a degree at a vocational school, technical college, or university, Florida CARH wants to help you achieve your educational goals. To qualify, you must meet criteria like maintaining a "C" average, being enrolled or accepted at an accredited school, and living in an income-restricted unit at an Florida CARH member property for at least six months. If you're committed to your education, in good standing with your housing complex, and ready to take the next step in your academic journey, FLCARH's scholarship could be the key to unlocking your future success. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your education and career—apply today!
Application Information
Applications for the 2025/2026 academic year will be available May 1.
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All applications must be received by July 1, 2025, at 12 p.m. EST by the Florida CARH Scholarship Foundation.
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Have a minimum of a "C" average in high school or college.
Expect to graduate in the Spring of 2024 from High School or have already graduated from High School.
Must be accepted or currently enrolled at an accredited vocational or technical school, college, or university if not already enrolled.
Cannot already have an associate’s degree or higher.
Must be listed as a resident on the current tenant certification at a member complex, live in an income-restricted income unit, and have lived at that complex for at least six months.
Must be in good standing with both the management company and the property in which you reside.
Can be a Resident Manager or Maintenance Technician living in a FLCARH member property
Any member of a resident manager or maintenance technician household, including the resident manager or maintenance person is also eligible to apply provided that the entire household is certified income-eligible under general requirements.
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The scholarship awards will be made to only qualified tenants or resident family members who meet the above criteria and are living at an apartment complex that is a member of the Florida Council for Affordable and Rural Housing.
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The applications will be judged on academic achievements, school attendance, work performance, career goals, extracurricular school activities, community activities, and other achievements. Extenuating circumstances and needs may also be considered. Success in core curriculum courses, in particular, will be considered in evaluating academic achievements. The FLCARH Board will select awardees from all applicants at its sole discretion. The FLCARH Board or its designee may choose to interview the applicants.
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FLCARH SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC. c/o Florida Management Associates Inc. PO Box 2260 Tallahassee, FL 32316 Phone: 850-8 9 3-7650
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The scholarship recipients and their respective managers will be notified by August 1, 2025.
Funds are to be utilized beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.
The scholarship will be administered by the institution attended by the recipient. Funds may be used for books and/or tuition for one year or longer if approved by FLCARH Scholarship Foundation. The recipient's failure to continue the required course of study or maintain a "C " average will cause the unused portion of funds to revert to the Scholarship Foundation. Recipients must be registered or register for the minimum credit hours to be determined as a full-time student by the institution.

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