William F. Gandert OHAC Scholarship Application - 2024

Sep 14, 2026

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William F. Gandert OHAC Scholarship Application 2024 explains OHAC’s scholarship program for students pursuing postsecondary education at accredited institutions. It outlines eligibility for Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher residents in an OHAC member housing authority, academic prerequisites including GPA and GED passing scores, required documents such as transcripts, and two recommendation letters. Applicants must complete the full form and submit an essay (≤500 words) describing influences, obstacles overcome, and future goals, with deadlines and submission instructions to the housing authority representative.

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CategoryExam

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Pages4

Reading Time10 min

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General Application Requirements and Eligibility Criteria of Applicants

Status requirements

Minimum grade point recommendation

Letters of recommendation

Application form completeness

School transcript/GED certification

Essay topic and word limit

Deadline and submission process

Application Form Sections

Applicant information

Housing authority representative completion

Student category details (continuing, graduating senior, re-entry adult)

Education and academic history

Financial assistance and achievements

Activities, jobs, and community involvement

Future academic plans

ESSAY

“What & Who Influenced You to Further Your Education?”

OHIO HOUSING AUTHORITIES CONFERENCE 2024 William F. Gandert OHAC Scholarship Awards Awards to be presented at the 2024 OHAC SPRING CONFERENCE 12:00 P.M. THURSDAY, MAY 2 , 2024 THE SUMMIT HOTEL CINCINNATI, OHIO William F. Gandert OHAC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OHAC encourages academic excellence and personal and community responsibility among all scholarship applicants. The OHAC Scholarship Committee will offer up to Six (6) annual scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each for students enrolling in or attending an accredited college, university, community college, technical school, or vocational school. General Application Requirements and Eligibility Criteria of Applicants: 􀀟 Status The Applicant must be a Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Resident at time of application and the housing authority must be an OHAC Member. 􀀟 Minimum Grade Point Recommendation Recommended accumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA) for high school seniors, re-entry adults and continuing education students. A passing score of 60 (prior to 2002) or 600 (after 2002) for GED participants. 􀀟 Letters of Recommendation All applicants must have two (2) letters of recommendation, i.e., a guidance counselor, principal, minister, or adult member(s) of your community. (Those not related to the applicant). 􀀟 Application Form The application form must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 􀀟 School Transcript/GED Certification The applicant must submit a high school/transcript or GED Certification. For re-entry or continuing students please provide college transcripts. 􀀟 Essay Each applicant must submit a type written or printed essay, not to exceed 500 words, on the following topic: "What and Who influenced you to further your education?” In your response include obstacles you have overcome, short term goals and long-term goals. 􀀟 Deadline All applications must be submitted to the Executive Director of the housing authority or appropriate Housing Authority Representative. Deadline for receipt of applications to the Housing Authority is Fill in date you want the applications to your HA Applicant Name: Phone Number: Address: City, State, Zip: Social Security Number: Date of Birth Age Parent/Guardian's Name (if applicable) Address City, State, Zip Code TO BE COMPLETED BY HOUSING AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE Name of Housing Authority (HA): HA Representative: Title: Director’s or HA Representative’s Signature: HA Address: City, State, Zip: Phone \#: FAX\#: E-mail: William F. Gandert OHAC Scholarship Application -Please Print or Type Check the applicable one 􀁆 Continuing Student (started college right after HS and currently attending college) 􀁆 Graduating Senior 􀁆 Re-entry Adult (did not attended college 1 or more years after HS and is currently attending college) Name & Address of High School . Date of HS Graduation OR GED Certification (circle one) GPA or GED Score To be completed by those NOT currently enrolled in college/institution of higher learning. To what colleges applied? To what colleges have you been accepted? Anticipated enrollment date Major (if known) To be completed by those currently enrolled in college/institution of higher learning. College/Institution of Higher Learning Address Date Entered Major (if known) GPA To be completed by ALL Applicants Have you received any other financial assistance? If yes, list type of assistance and dollar amount received. Summarize your academic achievements. (i.e. , scholarships, honors , awards, etc... ) List extracurricular school activities in which you are/were participating. (i.e. , clubs, teams, etc…) Use a separate sheet if necessary. Indicate Community activities in which you are participating. (i.e. , church, community service, etc... ) Use a separate sheet if necessary. Indicate any jobs, which you are holding or

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for the William F. Gandert OHAC Scholarship in 2024?

Applicants must be Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) residents at the time of application, and their housing authority must be an OHAC member. Eligibility also includes meeting the stated academic recommendations and providing required documents.

What are the academic requirements mentioned for 2024 applicants?

The scholarship committee recommends a cumulative 3.0 GPA for high school seniors, re-entry adults, and continuing education students. For GED participants, a passing score of 60 (before 2002) or 600 (after 2002) is specified.

What must applicants include in the required essay?

Each applicant must submit a typewritten or printed essay of no more than 500 words. The essay must answer what and who influenced the applicant to further their education, including obstacles overcome, short-term goals, and long-term goals.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Fahsai