Atlanta Habitat for HumanityVision. Goals. Action!
Vision. Goals. Action! (VGA) helps to change the lives of eligible Atlanta Habitat homebuyers, homeowners, and their dependents, as well as My Money. My Future. participants through scholarship and grant awards.
Atlanta Habitat homebuyers, homeowners, and their dependents, as well as My Money. My Future. participants, and anyone seeking higher education and professional · The awards for each year are dependent on available funding. Applications received by the end of a month will be awarded in the following month. · VGA scholarships are up to $5,000 (paid directly to the accredited educational organization, to the provider of services, or reimbursed to the award recipient).
From atlantahabitat.org/programs/scholarships-grants ↗About this program
In addition to scholarships, Atlanta Habitat holds workshops and trainings through Atlanta Habitat's Home Smart education program for anyone seeking higher education and professional opportunities. VGA also includes entrepreneurship opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs through vetted classes, and a leadership-speaker series, Boss Talk, while seasoned entrepreneurs can compete through our Launch! Competition to win money towards their business via a "Shark Tank" style event.
Since its creation in 2015, VGA has expanded each year\u2014impacting 36 families, awarding more than $60,000 in grants and scholarships.
Recent VGA awardees include Ladies Under Pressure (a woman-owned power washing company), Official Travel Agency LLC (a travel agency), and Mom's Only Club (a mom's support group), as well as 8 educational scholarships given to adults and teens by Atlanta Habitat and over 20 scholarships given to Atlanta Habitat infants and children by a partner organization, Start Now Press.
VGA supports intergenerational, local, and economic mobility thanks to the generosity of its sponsors, which include the Atlanta Women's Foundation, the Home Depot Foundation, and Wells Fargo.
Questions
Who is eligible to apply for VGA scholarships?
Atlanta Habitat homeowners and their dependents under the age of 26 are eligible to apply.
How much are VGA scholarships?
VGA scholarships are up to $5,000 (paid directly to the accredited educational organization, to the provider of services, or reimbursed to the award recipient).
Are the awards guaranteed each year?
The awards for each year are dependent on available funding.
When are applications awarded?
Applications received by the end of a month will be awarded in the following month.
Details
- Who
- Atlanta Habitat homebuyers, homeowners, and their dependents, as well as My Money. My Future. participants, and anyone seeking higher education and professional
- When
- The awards for each year are dependent on available funding. Applications received by the end of a month will be awarded in the following month.
- Cost
- VGA scholarships are up to $5,000 (paid directly to the accredited educational organization, to the provider of services, or reimbursed to the award recipient).
- Ages
- Homeowners and their dependents under the age of 26 are eligible to apply for scholarships
Run by
Sweat EquityAs an Atlanta Habitat homebuyer, you are required to complete 250 sweat-equity hours within a year from the date you move into your house.
Repair with KindnessAs an Atlanta Habitat Repair with Kindness program participant, you are required to complete 40 sweat-equity hours within 4 months from the date you are approved into the program.
My Money. My Future.FreeMy Money. My Future. is a financial literacy program that helps you establish the framework for successful money and credit management and empowers you to reach your financial goals.