2026 Dream Big Scholarship Application – The Annual HCA Scholarship Program

Dream Big Scholarship Application

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THE APPLICATION
Eligibility
Our annual scholarship program is unique! It is only available to residents on the lease of a unit at an apartment community that is partnered with the nonprofit, HCA.
Are you on the lease of a unit at an apartment community that is partnered with HCA?*

Caregivers to residents and management staff are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Are you on the lease of a unit at an apartment community that is partnered with HCA? Caregivers to residents and management staff are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.*
- Yes
- No
We’re sorry, you are ineligible to apply.
Which of the following statements is true for you?*
- I am an adult aged 18-54 years
- I am an adult aged 55+ years
We’re sorry, you must be 55+ to apply for the 2026 HCA Dream Big Scholarship. If you are 54 or under, you may be eligible to apply for the 2026 HCA Academic Scholarship, which you can find at www.hcascholarship.org.

THE APPLICATION
Contact Info
All scholarship communications will go to the address, phone, and email listed below. If your contact information changes after your submit your application, it is your responsibility to update us.
Full Legal Name*
Preferred Name (if applicable)
Phone Number*
Email Address*
Apartment Community*
NOTE: We will verify your residency through June 6, 2026 with management as a condition of your eligibility for award recipiency.
Home Address*
Street Address Apartment Number City State ZIP Code
Mailing Address (if different)
Street Address Apartment Number City State ZIP Code

THE APPLICATION
Applicant Agreement
We want you to be aware of all the fine print associated with the scholarship. Please carefully read the below.
1. The Dream Big Scholarship is designed to support the cost of Learning Opportunities—classes, lessons, workshops, or memberships from Approved Vendors—and not that of transportation or supplies. Some Learning Opportunities may include the cost of supplies in the overall cost of instruction, while others may not. It is your responsibility to confirm details with the Approved Vendor and prepare accordingly.
2. Applications must be submitted on/by Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
3. The Scholarship Committee will verify the eligibility of any Scholarship Applicant with the Management Company of the community of residence indicated on the Scholarship Applicant’s application.
4. The Scholarship Committee will not consider applications that are incomplete or do not follow directions, contain false or misleading information, or contain writing that has been submitted in previous HCA Scholarship Application cycles. The Approved Vendor and Learning Opportunity listed in the Scholarship Applicant’s submission is considered final and may not be changed after May 6, 2026.
5. Award decisions will be mailed to all Scholarship Applicants on Tuesday, July 1, 2026. If your contact information changes after you submit your application, it is your responsibility to update us.
6. If you are a Scholarship Award Winner, we will not automatically pay the Approved Vendor listed on your application. To claim their Scholarship Awards, Award Winners must follow the directions provided in the award letters that we will mail out on July 1, 2026.
7. Scholarship Award payments will be made directly to the Approved Vendor for the Learning Opportunity listed on the application in a single, upfront payment, and never to the Scholarship Award Winner.
8. Scholarship Award payment may take 5-15 business days to be issued from the date it is claimed. Please plan accordingly as you consider a realistic use timeline for your desired Learning Opportunity.
9. If you are a Scholarship Award Winner, you will have until Wednesday, September 30, 2026 to claim your Scholarship Award. After that, awards may not be claimed.
10. If you are a Scholarship Award Winner, HCA will not negotiate or dispute pricing or any policies the Approved Vendor has in place, including but not limited to policies relating to absences, make-up lessons, and package or membership expiration dates. It is the responsibility of the Scholarship Award Winner to review and research the Approved Vendor and chosen Learning Opportunity in advance of their application submission to ensure a full understanding of policies and a great fit.
11. If you are a Scholarship Award Winner, all award disbursements are final. HCA will not intervene on a recipient’s behalf to initiate or accept refunds or reallocate disbursed funds. Exceptions may be made if the recipient provides evidence that the business or institution specified in their application has closed.
12. If you are a Scholarship Award Winner for two or more program years, and you do not claim your award across two or more program years, we reserve the right to decline to award you in future.
By signing below, I certify that I have read, understood, and agree to the terms above. Furthermore, I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I provided in this application is true and accurate, and that if I discover that it is untrue or inaccurate, it is my duty to inform the Scholarship Committee with details of the incorrect or inaccurate information.
Full Legal Name*
Signature*
Date:*
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