2021 Scholarship Applications
All applications must be received by Friday, March 12, 2021 at Noon (postmarked no later than Wednesday, March 10, 2021) by the AAHA Scholarship
Fund, Inc.
2021 Scholarship Application
The new 2021 AAHA Scholarship Application is now available.
2021 Scholarship Renewal Application
The new 2021 AAHA Scholarship Renewal Application is now available.
Scholarship Information
The goal of the AAHA Scholarship Fund, Inc. is to promote the improved quality of life of its residents by increasing their educational opportunities. The Fund believes that an increased educational level leads to greater self-sufficiency and improved employment opportunities. Through the continued support of our members, our goal is to grow and offer more scholarships in the future and encourage more long-term honorary/memorial donations.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for AAHA Scholarships must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Have a minimum of a “B” average in high school or college.
- Expect to graduate in the Spring of the scholarship year from High School or have already graduated from High School
- Must be accepted at vocational school, college, or university if not already enrolled.
- Cannot already have a degree.
- Must be listed as a resident on the current tenant certification at a member complex and have lived at that complex for at least six months. The only exception would be a property that is less than six month old.
2019-2020 AAHA Scholarship Awards
We would like to inform you that 58 students in Alabama have been awarded an AAHA Scholarships to help finance their college education. Although some are new additions to the AAHA scholarship family many are renewals, and all will receive $1500 for the 2019-2002 school year. We felt that you would be interested in learning about the perseverance and accomplishments of young adults in the state of Alabama. The following is a list of scholarship recipients for 2019-2020:
| Alexis Moore | Gadsden, AL |
| Alexus Tolbert | Selma, AL |
| Amanda M Vigor | Andalusia, AL |
| April Tucker | Red Bay, AL |
| Ashlan McCloud | Troy, AL |
| Blakely LaVorgna | Dothan, AL |
| Brandi Duckett | Gadsden, AL |
| Breland M Love | Mobile, AL |
| Brianna Joiner | Andalusia, AL |
| Britnee Crozier | Gadsden, AL |
| Brooke Preston | Daphne, AL |
| Bryven Jackson | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Cameron Preston | Daphne, AL |
| Ceirra Latham | Gordo, AL |
| Courtney Murphree | Russellville, AL |
| Daeshza Wilson | Mobile, AL |
| Dana Rodriquez | Mobile, AL |
| Danasia Williams | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Demetrius Harper | Bessemer, AL |
| Donavan Olsen | Evergreen, AL |
| Drekeisha Stoutamire | Brantley, AL |
| Emily Yarbrough | Midland City, AL |
| Genesis Gardner | Mobile, AL |
| Gloria Lewis | Troy, AL |
| Hallie Moon | Albertville, AL |
| Hunter Latham | Gordo, AL |
| Hunter Preston | Mobile, AL |
| Imani Stone | Greenville, AL |
| Jakayla Mays | Eufaula, AL |
| James Cammon | Pell City, AL |
| Janielle Rollerson | E. Brewton, AL |
| Jazzmin Harry | Mobile, AL |
| Jilliana Boyd | Albertville, AL |
| Joan Machogu | Fairhope, AL |
| Jordyn Butts | Loxley, AL |
| Joseph Sapp | Hartselle, AL |
| Joshua Coffelt | Deatsville, AL |
| Justin Thomas | Mobile, AL |
| Kandis Upshaw | Eufaula, AL |
| Kendall M Brown | Semmes, AL |
| LaTangela Abner | Gadsden, AL |
| Lily Holt | Russellville, AL |
| Lynsy Pearson-Pointer | Gadsden, AL |
| Madison Meador | Sylacauga, AL |
| Madison Smith | Albertville, AL |
| Maggie LaVorgna | Dothan, AL |
| Matthew Morrow | Troy, AL |
| Mikayla Murphree Terry | Russellville, AL |
| Miranda Simmons | Fort Payne, AL |
| Paris Morgan | Alexander City, AL |
| Serenity Upshaw | Eufaula, AL |
| Taghe Washington | Pell City, AL |
| Tamara Smith | Opelika, AL |
| Tamia Washington | Pell City, AL |
| Ta’vion Jefferson | Mobile, AL |
| Treyton Neely | Selma, AL |
| Victoria Tims | Theodore, AL |
| Victoria Williams | Theodore, AL |
| Walton Ferguson | Hartselle, AL |
The AAHA Scholarship Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 2000. The goal of the AAHA Scholarship Fund is to promote the quality of life for its affordable housing by increasing their educational opportunities. The organization believes that an increased educational level leads to greater self-sufficiency and improved employment opportunities.
During the 2017-2018 academic year, sixty-three students in the state of Alabama were awarded an AAHA Scholarship to help finance their college/vocational academic endeavors. Each year, the AAHA Scholarship Fund awards scholarships individuals who are residents of Alabama. Furthermore, the organization also offers to those previously awarded the unique opportunity to renew their scholarship for an additional academic year. Each recipient is awarded a scholarship or renewal of $1500 for the school year.
In addition, AAHA has celebrated with 14 of its recipients earn an additional scholarship from the National CARH organization. As a National CARH Scholarship recipient, they received an additional $3,000 per year. AAHA winners of the National CARH Scholarship are then invited to Washington D.C. where they are honored for their academic achievements.
AAHA Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants for AAHA Scholarships must meet the following qualifications:
- Have a minimum of a “B” average in high school or college.
- Expect to graduate in the Spring of the scholarship year from High School or have already graduated from High School
- Must be accepted at vocational school, college, or university if not already enrolled.
- Cannot already have a degree.
- Must be listed as a resident on the current tenant certification roster at an AAHA member property and have lived there for at least six months. The only residency exception is for a tenant, who is at a new complex that is less than six months old.
The Alabama Affordable Housing Association (AAHA) is an Alabama non-profit organization whose members consist of owners, contractors, architects, accountants, property management companies, investors, lenders, developers, and various vendors. These properties are located in 766 individual apartment communities. Approximately 95,000 Alabama residents live in these apartment communities.
Since AAHA’s inception, the Scholarship Fund has awarded over half a million dollars in scholarships. All monies for the AAHA Scholarships come from donations and the support of our members. Our goal is to increase our support network and to enhance our ability to offer more scholarships in the future. As part of this effort, we are encouraging more long termed “named” honorary and memorial donations.
Thank you for your interest in the AAHA Scholarship Fund. For more information please contact Arrice Faught, AAHA Executive Director.