The Women in Housing and Finance will host a film screening at the IFC Film Center (323 Sixth Ave.) on Jan. 26, 2012. The film, "The Pruitt-Igoe Myth" explores the social, economic, and legislative issues in public housing. All proceeds from the film screening will benefit the NYCHA/CUNY Resident Scholarship Program. The NYCHA/CUNY Resident Scholarship Program awards $1,000 scholarships to qualifying New York City public housing residents to attend the City University of New York (CUNY). Go to www.whf-ny.org to RSVP. 
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NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarship Program
NYCHA is committed to supporting our residents by offering them opportunities to further their education. There are two types of scholarships, the NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarship for residents who are full-time undergraduates at a City University of New York (CUNY) college, and the Regina A. Figueroa Memorial Scholarship for residents with disabilities who are enrolled in a CUNY undergraduate program.
Application Deadline: Application period is closed NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarship Program
PHADA Scholarship Program
You may be eligible to apply for college scholarships ranging from $1,000 up to $7,000 if you: Live in a NYCHA development of receive Section 8 housing assistance Are a college-bound high school senior Have a minimum B average
Application Deadline: Submit to NYCHA by Jan. 14, 2012 PHADA Scholarship Program (in PDF)
NYSPHADA Scholarship Program
In order to encourage academic excellence and community responsibility among high school students, NYSPHADA has implemented a scholarship program for graduating seniors who are preparing to enter higher level learning (defined as a 2-4 year college, trade school or formal certification program). NYSPHADA will award one (1) scholarship to a deserving youth currently residing in a NYSPHADA member agency.
Application Deadline: Submit to NYCHA by Jan. 14, 2012 2012 NYSPHADA Scholarship Application (in PDF)