As a SchoolHouse Connection Scholar, You Receive:

$2,000 Scholarship Award

Flexible funds that can be used for anything related to your education.

All-Expenses-Paid Trip to a National Awards Ceremony

Meet SchoolHouse Connection staff and your fellow scholars for a 5-day fun-filled trip to celebrate your award.

All-Expenses-Paid Trip to Washington, DC

Join staff and your fellow scholars one year after receiving your award for a 5 day trip of advocacy opportunities and fun activities around the nation’s capital.

One-on-One Support from SchoolHouse Connection Staff

Staff will provide you with academic, personal, and professional support throughout the time you are in college and as you enter the workforce.

Opportunities to Engage in State and Federal Policy Advocacy

A platform for you to share your story and expertise with changemakers around the country.

You are Eligible if:

You are Currently Residing in the United States (undocumented applicants are eligible)
You were Born On or After October 15, 2002
You Will Begin College (four year, community college, or trade school) for the first time in 2023 (not including dual-enrollment courses)
You Experienced Homelessness in the Last Six Years

How We Define Homelessness:

Homelessness is defined as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This specifically includes individuals whose living situations fall into one of the categories below:

Temporarily Staying with Other People (Couch-Surfing/Doubled-Up)
Staying in Emergency or Transitional Shelters
Staying in Motels, Campgrounds, Cars, Parks, Abandoned Buildings, Bus or Train Stations, or any Public or Private Place not Designed for Humans to Live in
Staying in Substandard Housing

Examples and Additional Information

Application Tips:

Make sure you answer all three of the essay prompts.
Ensure that a letter of recommendation is submitted by the application deadline.
Awardees are notified via phone and email. Check your voicemail the week of award notifications. Send an email to Jordyn Roark (Jordyn@SchoolHouseConnection.org) if your phone number or email changes.

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Key Dates

October 15, 2022: 2022 Application Closes

January 9-13, 2023: 2022 Applicants Notified

June 12, 2023: Application Opens

November 24, 2023: Application Closes

February 5-10, 2024: Applicants Notified

The 2022 Application is Closed

Frequently Asked Questions

I am a current college student. Can I apply?

You are not eligible. Applicants must be beginning college for the first time in 2023 (not including dual-enrollment programs)

I am undocumented. Can I apply?

Yes, undocumented individiuals are eligible to apply.

I am a high school junior. Can I apply?

You are not eligible. Applicants must be beginning college in 2023. You will be eligible in your senior year though!

What is the definition of homelessness?

Homelessness is defined as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This specifically includes individuals whose living situations fall into one of the categories below:

Temporarily Staying with Other People (Couch-Surfing/Doubled-Up)
Staying in Emergency or Transitional Shelters
Staying in Motels, Campgrounds, Cars, Parks, Abandoned Buildings, Bus or Train Stations, or any Public or Private Place not Designed for Humans to Live in
Staying in Substandard Housing

Examples and Additional Information