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Program Overview
The Harvey Foundation's scholarships and educational grants reduce financial barriers to post-secondary education and training for individuals and families materially affected by criminal justice-system involvement. Each award supports approved education-related expenses, including tuition and mandatory fees, required learning materials, transportation to and from study, and childcare required to attend study.
Scholarships and grants are awarded in two annual funding cycles: May to July for the fall academic term, and October to November for the winter academic term.
Fall cycle
May 1 – July 31 · Fall academic term
Winter cycle
October 1 – November 30 · Winter academic term
Cycle dates describe when applications may be submitted. Each program's current application status is shown with its details below.
Check Eligibility Eligibility & supporting documentationScholarships & Grants
Each program has its own purpose, award amounts, and eligibility criteria. Select "View program details" to review eligibility, eligible expenses, supporting documentation, and how selection works.
Scholarship
Applications Not Currently OpenFor individuals whose education has been disrupted by justice-system involvement.
Full-Time Students
Up to $10,000
Part-Time Students
Up to $5,000
These figures are maximum potential award amounts, not guaranteed funding. Any amount awarded depends on eligibility, the assessment of each application, and the Foundation's available resources.
Scholarship
Applications Not Currently OpenA future-focused, dignity-first scholarship for those whose education has been disrupted by crime.
Full-Time Students
Up to $10,000
Part-Time Students
Up to $5,000
These figures are maximum potential award amounts, not guaranteed funding. Award amounts depend on demonstrated need, eligibility, available funding, and approval.
Grant
Applications Not Currently OpenReducing practical financial barriers to accessing and participating in education.
Maximum Available Assistance
Up to $2,500
This is the maximum available assistance per approved applicant. Eligible expenses and supporting documentation requirements will be detailed once approved by the Foundation's administrators.
Scholarship
Applications Not Currently OpenFor eligible family members impacted by crime and the criminal justice system.
Full-Time Students
Up to $1,000
Part-Time Students
Up to $500
These are the stated scholarship amounts, subject to available funding and approval.
Funding disclaimer. All funding is subject to eligibility, the Foundation's available resources, and approval. Submitting an application does not guarantee financial assistance.
Application Calendar
Scholarship and educational grant applications are considered within two annual funding cycles. Applications are submitted through the applicant portal, and each program's application status is published on this page.
May 1 – July 31
Application window
Funding intended for the Fall academic term.
Programs in this cycle
October 1 – November 30
Application window
Funding intended for the Winter academic term.
Programs in this cycle
The Mental Health Support program and the Technology Grant operate on their own intake schedules. Funding remains subject to eligibility, available resources, and approval.
More Than an Award
Selected scholarship recipients may also receive an HFJO recipient package designed to celebrate their achievement and welcome them into a community invested in their success. An award should feel like more than a transaction — it should feel like recognition, belonging and encouragement.
Applicant Guidance
You do not need every listed document — submit the documents that exist in your circumstances. If primary or legal records are unavailable, supporting documents may be provided instead.
Depending on your circumstances, one or more of the following may be available. You are not required to submit every listed document.
Supporting documents help demonstrate your eligibility and circumstances. You may upload more than one.
Applicants must provide an official document from their educational institution confirming their enrollment.
Not everyone has access to court records or legal documents. If primary documentation is unavailable to you:
The absence of primary documentation alone never disqualifies an application.
Your privacy is protected at every step of the application process.
Read the full Application Privacy Notice.
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