Frequently asked questions
When can I apply?
We open two scholarship rounds each year, one in Spring, and another in Fall.
How can I apply?
Once the scholarship application period opens, you can get an application from the rental office at your community.
What does the application require?
To apply, you will need to complete 5-6 short autobiographical essay questions, focused on what you plan to study, how you plan to manage challenges while you complete your degree, and what you plan to do when you graduate. Additionally, our application process requires the following:
- Proof that you are a resident in good standing. This will be verified as part of application review.
- Proof of acceptance at a recognized educational institution.
- Your most recent school transcripts.
- A completed annual budget showing all educational costs, and any other income sources to cover them.
- A course schedule. If not available at time of application, this must be provided before a scholarship will be disbursed.
- For first-time applicants, two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, employer, clergy, youth group leader; etc.
How much can I recieve?
Award amounts are based on a combination of:
- Financial need
- The type of educational institution
- Whether you will attend full- or part-time
Community events.
October 29, 2026
USA Properties Fund starts construction on Centerville Plaza, an affordable apartment community in Fremont just steps from the Fremont-Centerville Station with Amtrak and ACE train service
Community NewsUSA Properties Fund starts construction on Centerville Plaza, bringing 290 affordable apartments to FremontThe 290-apartment community is possible thanks to a public-private partnership that includes the City of Fremont, Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund, Bank of America, Citi Community Capital and Housing Trust Silicon Valley. First residents should move in early 2028Fremont, CaliforniaUSA Properties…
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October 20, 2026
USA Properties celebrates the grand opening of The Crawford, an affordable apartment community in fast-growing west Roseville
Community NewsUSA Properties Fund celebrates the grand opening of The Crawford in west RosevilleThe 265-apartment community is possible thanks to a public-private partnership with the City of Roseville, Bank of America, Citi Community Capital and SafeholdRoseville, CaliforniaUSA Properties Fund USA Properties Fund is celebrating the grand opening of The Crawford, an affordable apartment community in…
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October 6, 2026
USA Properties vice president coordinates, oversees effort to build homes in fire-ravaged Grizzly Flats
Five years after a devastating and fast-moving wildfire destroyed many homes in the mountain community of Grizzly Flats, two families recently received keys to brand-new homes on their property, thanks to HomeAid Sacramento and USA Properties Fund. “They’re giving us back our community, again,” said homeowner Pat Olson, who moved into her new two-bedroom home…
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October 2, 2026
JB Brown Fund gala Oct. 15 and online auction starting Oct. 8 will help low-income residents attend college, play youth sports and face financial challenges
About 1,500 residents have been helped by the JB Brown Fund since 2011. The organization is a partnership between USA Properties Fund and LifeSTEPS.
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