THIS is Columbia Housing Vol. 7 - 2023
THIS is Columbia Housing
Catch up on the latest from Columbia Housing: Volume 2023 - 7Columbia Housing Recognizes Student AchievementsColumbia Housing is excited to acknowledge the achievements of our young people doing great things in their communities. This edition is dedicated to them, and their commitment to achieving their educational goals. On behalf of Columbia Housing's Board of Commissioners, CEO Yvonda A. Bean, and the entire CH Team, Congratulations to you all and we look forward to watching the great things that you will continue to do!"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Plato
- Kemara Burgess
2023 Graduate of Keenan High School
Attending the University of South Carolina- Deloni Haygood
2023 Graduate of Airport High School
Attending the Coastal Carolina University- Aniya Rogers
2023 Graduate of C.A. Johnson School
Attending Benedict CollegeBrooks Jeffrey's BEYOND ScholarshipAs a national, award-winning leader in design, branding, marketing, and website and app development for the affordable housing industry, Brooks Jeffrey has built a legacy of innovation by recognizing and developing outstanding talent. We value education and its transformative power. We encourage others to push BEYOND what's expected to change lives, communities, and ideals. The BEYOND Scholarship is available to current high school seniors who plan to enroll in a post-secondary institution following graduation. The $500 Scholarship is a one-time award based on academic merit, community involvement, career goals, and a brief essay.Congratulations Aniya Rogers!C.A. Johnson Alumni Association ScholarshipThe C.A. Johnson Alumni Association proudly awarded its 2022-2023 scholarship to Aniya Rogers, a highly deserving student. Aniya is also the first recipient of the Omar Kandi Scholarship which was established in memory of him by his family and friends. While at C.A. Johnson, the late Omar Kandi was known as Gerald Corley- Class of '66. The C.A. Johnson Alumni Association is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that supports C.A. Johnson High School and its three feeder schools (W.A. Perry Middle School, Carver-Lyon Elementary School, and Watkins-Nance Elementary School).Congratulations Aniya Rogers!Carolina's Council of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (CCHRCO) ScholarshipCCHRCO scholarships are a valuable tool in helping to support the educational goals of the families housed by our member agencies. It is through this program that the Carolinas Council makes available scholarship funding for the purpose of supporting and fostering the educational pursuits of deserving residents of assisted housing being administered or managed by a Public Housing Authority. This endeavor directly supports the shared objective of enhancing the mobility and improvement of residents of assisted housing.Congratulations Kemara Burgess, Deloni Haygood, & Aniya RogersCoastal Carolina University ScholarshipAniya Rogers was awarded a $10,000 scholarship to attend Coastal Carolina University in Horry County. The award was based on grades, leadership, and community service.Congratulations Aniya Rogers!Rudolph Canzater ScholarshipThe James Clyburn Foundation sponsors the Annual Rudolph Canzater Memorial Classic to fund scholarships for high school graduates and college students who live or attend school in South Carolina's 6th Congressional District. Over the history of the tournament, over 1,850 scholarships have been funded totaling more than $5.7 million in college aid, and contributed over $4.2 million to endow South Carolina colleges and universities.Congratulations Deloni Haygood & Aniya Rogers!Southeastern Regional Council of the National Housing & Redevelopment Officials Scholarships
SERC-NAHRO scholarships are a valuable tool in helping to support the educational goals of the families housed by our member agencies. It is through this program that SERC-NAHRO makes available scholarship funding for the purpose of supporting and fostering the educational pursuits of deserving residents of assisted housing being administered or managed by a Public Housing Authority. This endeavor directly supports the shared objective of enhancing the mobility and improvement of residents of assisted housing.
Congratulations Aniya Rogers!