Qualifying Residents of Manufactured Housing in Delaware can receive scholarship funds to further their education
Dover, DE (January 11, 2019) First State Manufactured Housing Association (FSMHA) is offering four scholarship awards of up to $1,000 to Delaware residents of a manufactured home. Qualifying candidates must be a legal resident of Delaware and a resident of a manufactured home for at least one year prior to the application. Unlike many other scholarships that only target the high school senior, the FSMHA scholarship is open to the non-traditional student as well. Past winners include parents, grandparents, young adults - those continuing their educations and those returning after a hiatus. Award recipients can reapply annually. Eligible candidates will be evaluated on scholastic record, financial need, essay and personal/professional recommendations. Deadline for submission is March 4, 2019 at 4.30 PM..
The scholarship may be used for any type of accredited two- or four-year degree program, or for any accredited training, licensing, or certification program. Full- or part-time (at least 7 credits) enrollment in an accredited program is acceptable. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filled prior to the deadline for the application. To get more information and to apply for the 2019-20 First State Manufactured Housing Association Scholarship visit the Delaware Higher Education Office's secure Student Account Access site at https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/1463. First-time users must establish an account and provide a valid email and mailing address before proceeding to the application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
About First State Manufactured Housing Association - was founded in 1994 with the mission of assuring that Delaware’s citizens have the opportunity to enjoy the privilege of home ownership. The Association works toward this goal by maintaining and working to enhance the climate of the manufactured housing industry in Delaware.
