People’s Self Help Housing Scholarship Fund

The People’s Self Help Housing Scholarship Fund, administered by The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County, supports individuals pursuing higher education, vocational training, or workforce reentry. To qualify, applicants must reside in a People’s Self Help Housing community or participate in one of its education programs. The program places a particular emphasis on helping first-generation college students overcome financial barriers to education. Recipients can renew this scholarship, which provides multi-year assistance to help students maintain stability and persist toward graduation or program completion. The funding can be used to help cover educational expenses such as tuition, books, transportation, and housing. While the application process is managed through the community foundation, students should also complete the FAFSA or relevant state financial aid applications to maximize their overall funding opportunities. For current deadlines, applicants should consult the official scholarship page.