Education

• Be a resident of Opportunity Home San Antonio Public Housing, an Affordable Housing Communities property or receive assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program (as stated on the lease).
• Currently attending or planning to attend a college, university, technical school, or other post-secondary institution.
• Be a graduating high school senior, a current full-time student, an incoming college student for Fall 2025.
• Bachelors Degree, enrolled as a full-time student (12 undergraduate semester hours)
  Master’s Degree, enrolled as a full time student (9 graduate semester hours)
  Technical, trade, or certification programs, enrolled as full-time status in accordance with the schools policy
• Submit two letters of recommendation (from non-family members only). Letters of Recommendation must be signed, and must include the following information: Name, title, email, and phone number of person providing letter
• Complete the required 500 word essay,following to all requirements
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Eligible residents may receive the scholarship for up to a maximum of five years.

• Applications and supporting documents must be submitted online.
• Completing the application does not guarantee a scholarship award.
• Deadline: 11:59 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2025

To be considered, applications must include the following:

• Completed Online Application
  Fill out all sections. If something does not apply, mark it as “N/A.”
• Proof of Full-Time Enrollment
  Submit proof for the upcoming semester or school year as a legible PDF or scanned image (no screenshots).
• Proof of GPA
  Provide the most recent semester GPA or school transcript as a legible PDF file or scanned image (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; screenshots are not accepted).
• 500-word Essay
  Complete the required 500 word essay, following all requirements
• Submit two letters of recommendation (from non-family members only)
  Letters of Recommendation must be signed, and must include the following information: Name, title, email and phone number of person providing letter
• Usage Flexibility
  The scholarship has no usage restrictions, meaning funds can be used for books, tuition, school supplies or other education-related expenses.

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• Application Opens | June 6, 2025
  Apply Online: homesa.org/education
• Application Deadline | July 6, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
  Submit your completed application and all required documents by the deadline.
• Review and Selection | June 9 – July 16, 2025
  Applications will be reviewed and recipients will be selected.
• Processing Appointments and Photoshoots | July 23, 2025
  Selected recipients will be scheduled for processing and a photoshoot at Opportunity Home.
• Award Ceremony | Aug. 1, 2025
  Location and time to be announced
  The first disbursement for Fall 2025 will be awarded.
• Next Steps | Dec. 16, 2025 – Jan. 7, 2026
  Submit proof of eligibility, transcript and proof of registration for the Spring 2026 semester.
  Deadline: All documents must be received by Jan. 7, 2026
  Second Disbursement: $750 will be issued by Jan. 16, 2026 if all documents are received on time.

• Meet all eligibility requirements for the Opportunity Home San Antonio Resident Scholarship
• A high score on the “PFL Essay,” per the rubric, is required.
• Select “Yes, I am applying for Joshua Longoria ‘Passion For Life’ (PFL) Memorial Scholarship” on the application form

• No separate application is required.
• The Education Committee will review and score all essays using a rubric.
• Previous PFL Scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply again.
• A limited number of PFL Scholarships will be awarded.
• The PFL Scholarship follows the same timeline as the Opportunity Home Scholarship.

• The $500 scholarship will be disbursed on Aug. 1, 2025, along with the Opportunity Home Scholarship Award for the Fall 2025 semester.

• Applicant must write a one-page essay addressing the following prompt: Reflect on the challenges within your field and consider how you will cultivate a “Passion for Life” in those you serve, particularly when they face significant hardship. Provide concrete examples of how your actions will inspire and uplift others. Furthermore, elaborate on how your own experiences overcoming difficulties have influenced your approach and how your resilience and dedication will positively affect those around you. Use real-life examples to demonstrate how your efforts can tangibly impact lives, fostering hope and motivation.

• Applicant must be a resident of Opportunity Home San Antonio’s Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher Program.
• Students must be enrolled in grades K-12.
• Student must have earned one of the following final grades: A, B, or all A/Bs.
• Perfect attendance eligibility is based on the final report card attendance record.

• Submit only the final report card (progress reports will not be accepted).
• Scan or save the final report card as a PDF and attach it to the application.
• The final report card must be fully legible and complete.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Eligible students will receive further instructions to set up the payment process.
• Awards are paid directly to the student via direct deposit or paper check. 
• If opting for direct deposit, parents must open a checking or savings account in the student’s name. 
• Opportunity Home can provide recommendations for local banking options Click here for a list of local Credit Unions in San Antonio.

Grade	First Semester	Second Semester	Maximum Award Amount
Perfect Attendance	$25	$25	$50
All A’s	$25	$25	$50
All A/B’s	$15	$15	$30
All B’s	$10	$10	$20

• Application Deadline: June 27, 2025
• Award Notifications Emailed: July 11, 2025
• Payments Issued: August 1, 2025