Why

Head Start touches the lives of more than 130,000 children and families in the four western states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Region. Serving those children are more than 30,000 adults in a variety of roles. Each adult is essential to ensuring the child and families success.

The R9HSA believes in elevating the work of the staff in our local programs. Supporting you to achieve your dreams.

Click here to read the Legacy Scholarship Impact Paper.

What

Each Year, Region 9 Head Start Association reviews the available resources donated to our organization and establishes criteria for eligibility to apply for available funds. For 2022 the following criteria will determine if an applicant may apply.

• Full time employee at HS or EHS at Region 9 member agency
• Or Member of Parent Policy Council/Committee
• Enrolled in accredited institution of higher education pursuing a post-secondary degree

Funds won will be directed to your school for use on tuition, fees, books, and materials. The Scholarship and awards committee will review each qualified applicant to determine need and commitment to the applicant’s educational goals.  Grant levels are differentiated by state the winner resides in.

How

Learn more by watching a short info-session here.

1. If you are interested in applying, you must complete this questionnaire. Once we have your application on file, the staff at R9HSA will contact you by email.
   Click here to access the questionnaire – closed
2. 2. Once you are notified by R9HSA. Applicants must submit a completed application online and on time as well as two letters of recommendation – one from a professor/teacher/academic advisor: one from a supervisor or program leadership, and a copy of their unofficial transcripts.

All applications will be verified by an R9HSA staff. Agency Directors will be contacted to confirm applicants’ good standing with their agency indicated on the application.

When

Timeline (exact dates coming soon):

• May 1st, 2023 – Pre- Application Questionnaire Available Click here for Pre- Application Questionnaire – closed
• May 10, 2023 – Scholarship Informational Webinar – Click here to register to info webinar – closed
• May 10, 2023 – Application Portal Opens
• June 7, 2023 – Application Deadline
• June 9, 2023 – Applications Verified
• June 27, 2023 – Scholarship winner announcement
• October 27, 2023 – Scholarship Awards Reception, Prince Waikiki Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii

Who

1. Applicants must be full-time employees or members of a grantee’s Policy Council/Committee of an agency holding current membership in the Region 9 Head Start Association.
2. 2. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting institution pursuing an Associates, Bachelors, or Graduate degree in Early Education, Human or Family Development, Health (Mental Health and Nutrition), Administrative Services, or fields of study essential to the delivery of high-quality services to children and families. Scholarship funds awarded will be for upcoming educational costs. The amount of the award will vary according to State the applicant resides. For more information, contact R9HSA at lknox@region9hsa.org or call 916-259-0971 ext. 102.

For donations, please contact Ed Condon at econdon@region9hsa.org.

2022 Legacy Scholarship Winners