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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
FHA-HERO MEMBERS & HOME ECONOMICS CAREERS & TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS

  • FHA-HERO Leadership Scholarship (Blake Kelley Memorial)

Awarded during the annual State FHA-HERO Meeting to an active FHA-HERO member who has shown outstanding leadership and service at the state, region, and/or chapter levels; has made personal contributions to the home, school, and community; has a scholastic average of at least a B (3.0/4.0); has financial need; and plans to major or train in a Home Economics Careers and Technology related field at a university, community college or specialized private training/education program.  More than one scholarship may be given depending on available funds.

  • California Home Economics Education Foundation (CHEEF) Scholarship

Awarded during the annual State FHA-HERO Meeting or Leadership & Management Conference to a student enrolled in a Consumer and Family Studies (CFS) course or Home Economics Related Occupation (HERO) course, who plans to major or train in a Home Economics Careers and Technology related field at a university, community college or specialized private training/education program; who has shown leadership and service in the school, home, and community; has a scholastic average of at least a B (3.0/4.0); and has financial need.

  • Rose DeBenedetti Home Economics Teachers Association of California (HETAC) Scholarship

Awarded during the annual State FHA-HERO Meeting to an active FHA-HERO member who has shown leadership and service at the state, region, and/or chapter levels; has made personal contributions to the home, school, and community; has a scholastic average of at least a B (3.0/4.0); has financial need; and plans to major or train in a Home Economics Careers and Technology related field at a university, community college or specialized private training/education program.

ELIGIBILITY:  For the scholarships listed above, only students who have taken Home Economics Careers and Technology courses at the secondary level and who enroll to major or train in a Home Economics Careers and Technology related field at a university, community college or specialized private training/education program are eligible for these scholarships.  In order to receive the scholarship funds, students must submit a notice of matriculation from the school, college or university that shows evidence that he/she is enrolled in course work toward the approved Home Economics Careers and Technology related specialization.  The application form is available on the California Association FHA-HERO web site: http://hect.org/fhahero/Recognition/Scholarships.htm.

  • State FHA-HERO Officer Scholarships

Annually awarded during the State Leadership Meeting to State FHA-HERO Officers who successfully complete their term of office and meet the established criteria. This scholarship is for each officer who meets the criteria making them eligible to receive a scholarship in the amount of $1,000. A separate application is required for this scholarship. The application is available from the State FHA-HERO Office.

ELIGIBILITY:  Only State FHA-HERO Officers who successfully complete the requirements for their term of office and meet the established criteria are eligible to apply and receive this scholarship. In order to receive the scholarship funds, former state officers must be enrolled in an advanced training or post secondary program at a university, community college, or specialized private training education program. A separate application is required for this scholarship. The application is available from the State FHA-HERO Office.

MISCELLANIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS