Apply Now for the Opportunity Rising Scholarship

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, created the Opportunity Rising Foundation to offer students living in DHA-supported housing access to resources and enriching experiences that empower them to pursue higher education and lifelong learning. The foundation provides scholarships, internships, mentoring opportunities, and more, setting students on a path for successful career opportunities and a higher quality of life.

The application window is now open for the 2024 Opportunity Rising Scholarships! These scholarships are designed for graduating high school seniors residing in DHA-supported housing who will be attending an institution of higher learning in the fall. 

Eligibility Requirements:

• The student must reside in DHA-supported housing through the Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher program.
• The student must be receiving a high school diploma or GED in 2024.
• The student must be enrolling in an institution of higher learning in the fall of 2024
• The student must complete the entire application.

Essay Theme:

The  Opportunity Rising Foundation is committed to empowering education by providing  funding to students who are typically under-represented in higher education. Describe your education goals and how you will use higher education to seek better life opportunities (500 words or more).

Each essay will be judged on:

• Quality of content
• Ability to captivate the reader
• Originality
• Correct grammar usage (punctuation and spelling)
• Overall presentation

The deadline to apply for the Opportunity Rising Scholarship is Friday, April 26, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

An online orientation for applicants will be held on April 4 at 6:00 p.m. 

Online Orientation
April 4, 2024 at 6pm
Microsoft Teams meeting
Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 238 571 358 939 

An in-person orientation will be held at DHA headquarters on April 11 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 101. 

For full details and to apply to these scholarship opportunities, please visit our scholarship page.

Click here to apply