# People’s Self Help Housing Scholarship Fund

> Amount varies from The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/peoples-self-help-housing-scholarship-fund
- Provider: The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies, renewable
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ca
- Official page: https://www.cfsloco.org/more-than-a-scholarship-investing-in-students-for-the-journey-ahead/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

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.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CA
- Education level: Undergraduate
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school
- Applicants must be residents of People’s Self Help Housing communities or participants in its education programs. The program is designed to support individuals pursuing college, vocational training, or workforce reentry, with a particular emphasis on first-generation college students.

## How to apply

Eligible students are identified through People's Self Help Housing, which provides educational navigation and support to residents and program participants.

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