The Opportunity Rising Scholarship is for current high school and General Education Development (GED) students who are under 19 years of age and are enrolling in an institution of higher learning for the Fall Semester of the upcoming school year. Please read the requirements of eligibility to apply.

Eligibility requirements are:

  • Student must reside in DHA-supported housing
  • Becoming a graduate with a high school diploma or GED of the current year
  • Enrolling in an institution of higher learning for the Fall Semester of the upcoming school year
  • Must complete this application in its entirety

To apply for this scholarship, students submit the following:

  • Completed scholarship packet
  • Email one recommendation letter (letters can be from an employer, community representative, or school official)
  • Email a copy of GPA, SAT, and ACT Scores or Transcript
  • Email a photograph (headshot only)
  • Complete the “Let’s Talk About You” section
  • Submit a 500-word typed essay on the topic: The  Opportunity  Rising  Foundation  is  committed  to  empowering  education  by  providing  funding  to students who are typically under-represented in higher education. Describe your education goals and how you will use higher education to seek better life opportunities?

Each essay will be judged on:

  • Quality of content
  • Ability to captivate the reader
  • Originality
  • Correct grammar usage (punctuation and spelling)
  • Overall presentation

The Opportunity Rising Scholarship Application

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  • Let's Talk About You...

  • Special Note: Community service with our office does not guarantee a scholarship award. DHA reserves the right to deny an individual a scholarship based on fund availability and criterion.

  • Let's Talk About You...


  • Essay

    Use the space below to type or copy and paste your 500-word essay.

  • All checks are mailed directly and payable to the institution. The student’s identification number is on the check for proper crediting. If a student is not enrolled in school when the scholarship award is made, the institution will return the check to the DHA.