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Scholarship Opportunities

The Trenton Housing Scholarship Program awards financial scholarships to residents entering college as freshmen or continuing college students! We believe in encouraging academic performance by assisting residents with the cost of college fees throughout their college careers.

To see if you qualify, read the flyer here, and then apply by filling out the form here. Good luck!

The 2023 NJNAHRO Scholarship Application deadline has been extended to May 26! The New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials is now accepting applications for the 2023 Scholarship Program. This program is open to both High School Seniors and applicants that previously graduated and would like to go back to school. It is available for college and trade schools. All applications are due by May 26th, 2023 and must be 100% complete with all required attachments. You must be a resident of public housing or Section 8 for a minimum of 12 months prior to submitting an application.

All applications must be submitted by your Housing Authority. Eligible Housing Authorities must be members in good standing with NJNAHRO.

Scholarship Brochure | Application Form | Application Form for Non-High School

Information about the Scholarship Program can also be obtained on our website at: NJNAHRO.ORG.

Capital Health’s Trenton Neighborhood Initiative Scholarship offers selected Trenton residents up to $5,000 in supplemental financial aid that can be used to cover tuition, books, fees, and related program costs – plus childcare and/or transportation expenses! To learn more or to apply, call Stacie-Anne Hannawacker at 609.324.5633 or email Hannawas@mccc.edu, or download the flyer here.

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There are Three Ways to Apply

  • Apply online
  • Call 609-278-5041 to request an application by mail.
  • Complete an application at 875 New Willow Street, Trenton, NJ.

For more information or to check application status, please call our dedicated leasing hotline at 609-278-5041.

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Getting Started

To begin the application process, you need:

  • Social Security number of other acceptable proof of citizenship.
  • Names and dates of birth of all family members to live in household

If you need help for any reason including literacy, language, vision or other disabilities, we’re here to walk you through the process! Call us at 609-278-5041.

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The Application Process

Complete your pre-application

During this phase, we confirm your eligibility with a series of background questions so we can place you on the list for one of our communities.

Complete your full application

When you are at the top of the housing list, we work with you to confirm all HUD and THA eligibility factors. All adult family members living in household must complete personal declaration and information release forms. Then you get to meet with THA staff to review, finalize and sign your application. Once you’re approved, we can schedule your move in!

If you need help for any reason including literacy, language, vision or other disabilities, we’re here to walk you through the process! Call us at 609-278-5041.