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Sue Reynolds Valor Scholarship Program

Supporting residents' educational goals

Sue Reynolds Valor Scholarship Program

Awarding high-achieving Community HousingWorks residents who want to pursue post-secondary education

Each year, Community HousingWorks awards the Sue Reynolds Valor Scholarship to high-achieving residents living in Community HousingWorks homes who want to pursue post-secondary education opportunities. The Sue Reynolds Valor Scholarship is for students of all ages and can be applied to community colleges, four-year universities, career and technical certifications, GED programs, military education, and more.

Valor scholarships can be used for education-related expenses, including tuition and fees, room and board, transportation, books and school supplies. Applications are reviewed and evaluated by a committee comprising staff and volunteers.

The application period for 2026 is now OPEN.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION:
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific

Scholarship eligibility:

Must be a current resident of a CHW community

Must be a high school senior or older

Must be using the scholarship funds for the 2026-2027 school year

Unfortunately, ConAm, Related, Mercy, and Mayfair staff are not eligible to apply.

 

Valor Scholarship Celebration 2025

“I would think...I'd be so happy if I could just get an apartment and stop living in my car. And showering at the gym. And cook like an actual meal, in an oven. When I got the email that my application was accepted, I cried.”

“I saw the announcement for the Valor Scholarship on the board in the laundry room...I went upstairs and in MY living room, with my dark blue couches, where I'm safe, I'm in no danger, I began to dream. What if? What if I actually got my G.E.D.? I want to pursue a degree that will allow me to give back after all that I've taken. I want to help others find their dreams.”

Jodanna Harding - 2023 Sue Reynolds Valor Scholar - San Diego, CA