Thank you for your interest in the Barbara Holston Education Fund Scholarship program.
The application period will open April 4 and run through May 30, 2023.
Please use the this link to apply for 2023 BHEF scholarships.
Thank you for your interest in the Barbara Holston Education Fund Scholarship program.
The application period will open April 4 and run through May 30, 2023.
Please use the this link to apply for 2023 BHEF scholarships.
The Barbara Holston Education Fund is proud to announce its five 2021 scholarship winners. Each scholar wins a $1,000 award toward their college tuition this year. The winners are:
The Fund is named in honor of Ms. Holston, who served as the senior executive at the Fort Worth Housing Authority, now Fort Worth Housing Solutions, from 1991 to 2014. Throughout her career, she encouraged thousands of program participants to pursue higher education and vocational training to improve their ability to provide for themselves and their families.
Since its inception in 2015, the Fund has awarded more than $20,000 in scholarships to institutions of higher education and technical training programs to support FWHS residents and family members who are pursuing higher education or technical certifications. Scholarships are entirely supported by private donations. All contributions are tax deductible.
Help shape the future and make a donation today at bhefund.org/donate/.
The Barbara Holston Education Fund has awarded five $1,000 scholarships to FWHS program participants who are pursuing higher education or vocational training on their path to self-sufficiency.
The fund was established in honor of Barbara Holston, who served as senior executive of the Fort Worth Housing Authority, FWHS’ predecessor, for 23 years.
The 2020 winners are:
BHEF Scholarships cover educational expenses such as tuition, books, course fees, supplies, course equipment and materials. The awards help FWHS residents overcome financial barriers that can deter them from post-secondary education.
Since its inception, the Barbara Holston Education Fund has awarded more than $15,000 in scholarship funds to help participants increase their academic and vocational achievements. Scholarships are supported solely by contributions to the Fund, a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Make a one-time or recurring gift to the Barbara Holston Education Fund today! Visit https://www.bhefund.org/donate/ to help housing clients pursue their educational and vocational dreams.
For more information, email BHEF President Nicole Rubio at nrubio@fwhs.org.
Five 2019 BHEF Scholars were announced.
They are:
Four 2018 Barbara Holston Education Fund Scholarships were awarded.
The scholars were: