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Scholarships for Students who Received Foster Care

Students who Received Foster Care

Many scholarship providers award aid for what they refer to as "unique" situations. These include circumstances like single parent, orphan or foster care recipient, which means there are various foster care recipient scholarships in the scholarship pool.

Foster care recipient scholarships are typically awarded from schools or small organizations.

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5 for 6 Initiative

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

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The 5 for 6 Initiative is available to students at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. You must be between 14-26 years of age and have been a foster care recipient to be eligible for this award.

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5 for 6 Initiative

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

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The 5 for 6 Initiative is available to students at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. You must be between 14-26 years of age and have been a foster care recipient to be eligible for this award.

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Southwest Tech Foster Hope Scholarship

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

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The Southwest Tech Foster Hope Scholarship is available to students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College who have been a foster care recipient.

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Southwest Tech Foster Hope Scholarship

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

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The Southwest Tech Foster Hope Scholarship is available to students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College who have been a foster care recipient.

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Josh and Ethel Gillepsie Scholarship

University of Mobile

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The Josh and Ethel Gillepsie Scholarship is open to students at the University of Mobile. You must be from any of the children's homes sponsored by the Alabama Baptist State Convention and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this renewable award.

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Josh and Ethel Gillepsie Scholarship

University of Mobile

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The Josh and Ethel Gillepsie Scholarship is open to students at the University of Mobile. You must be from any of the children's homes sponsored by the Alabama Baptist State Convention and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this renewable award.

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Jesse Patty Scholarship

University of Mobile

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The Jesse Patty Scholarship is open to students at the University of Mobile. You must be a man preparing for the pastoral ministry, or a man or woman preparing for ministry in the field of religious education. Preference for this award will be given to students who are members of New Prospect #2 Baptist Church (Lookout Mountain Association),...

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Jesse Patty Scholarship

University of Mobile

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The Jesse Patty Scholarship is open to students at the University of Mobile. You must be a man preparing for the pastoral ministry, or a man or woman preparing for ministry in the field of religious education. Preference for this award will be given to students who are members of New Prospect #2 Baptist Church (Lookout Mountain Association),...

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Peter Michael Ritzko Memorial Award

Pennsylvania State University, Schuylkill

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The Peter Michael Ritzko Memorial Award is open to students at Pennsylvania State University, Schuylkill. You must have overcome physical, emotional, or financial adversity to be eligible for this award.

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Peter Michael Ritzko Memorial Award

Pennsylvania State University, Schuylkill

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The Peter Michael Ritzko Memorial Award is open to students at Pennsylvania State University, Schuylkill. You must have overcome physical, emotional, or financial adversity to be eligible for this award.

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Darnall GU Scholarship

Georgetown University

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The Darnall GU Scholarship is available to students attending Georgetown University. You must be an orphan or a economically disadvantaged student and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Darnall GU Scholarship

Georgetown University

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The Darnall GU Scholarship is available to students attending Georgetown University. You must be an orphan or a economically disadvantaged student and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Jack Pollock Scholarship

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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The Jack Pollock Scholarship is available to full- time students at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. You must be a graduate of the Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home to be eligible for this award.

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Jack Pollock Scholarship

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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The Jack Pollock Scholarship is available to full- time students at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. You must be a graduate of the Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home to be eligible for this award.

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Mary K. Bush Memorial Scholarship

Ohio University

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The Mary K. Bush Memorial Scholarship is open to students at Ohio University. First preference will be given to residents of Athens County Children's Home.

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Mary K. Bush Memorial Scholarship

Ohio University

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The Mary K. Bush Memorial Scholarship is open to students at Ohio University. First preference will be given to residents of Athens County Children's Home.

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Dean Irma Voigt Sesquisentennial Scholarship

Ohio University

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The Dean Irma Voigt Sesquisentennial Scholarship is available to female students at Ohio University. You must be a ward of the Athens County Child Welfare Board to qualify for this award.

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Dean Irma Voigt Sesquisentennial Scholarship

Ohio University

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The Dean Irma Voigt Sesquisentennial Scholarship is available to female students at Ohio University. You must be a ward of the Athens County Child Welfare Board to qualify for this award.

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Steve and Sandra Goldstein Endowment Award

State University of New York at Fredonia

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The Steve and Sandra Goldstein Endowment is open to students at the State University of New York, College at Fredonia. Preference is given to students who have lived in a foster care setting.

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Steve and Sandra Goldstein Endowment Award

State University of New York at Fredonia

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The Steve and Sandra Goldstein Endowment is open to students at the State University of New York, College at Fredonia. Preference is given to students who have lived in a foster care setting.

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Largest Scholarships for Students who Received Foster Care

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Foster Love Family Fellowship Scholarship

Foster Love

Up to $12,000 May 09, 2025 See Details

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The Foster Love Family Fellowship Scholarship Program is open to students between the ages of 17 and 24 who have received foster care. To be eligible for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen and be accepted into an accredited public or nonprofit college in pursuit of an undergraduate bachelor’s degree with the intent to enroll on a full-time...

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Foster Love Family Fellowship Scholarship

Foster Love

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Up to $12,000

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The Foster Love Family Fellowship Scholarship Program is open to students between the ages of 17 and 24 who have received foster care. To be eligible for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen and be accepted into an accredited public or nonprofit college in pursuit of an undergraduate bachelor’s degree with the intent to enroll on a full-time...

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BrandSource x Foster Love Scholarship

Foster Love

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The BrandSource x Foster Love Scholarship is available to current and former foster youth who are pursuing a trade certification at an accredited two-year public or nonprofit college or vocational-technical school. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen who is between the ages of 17 and 25. Eligible programs of study...

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BrandSource x Foster Love Scholarship

Foster Love

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The BrandSource x Foster Love Scholarship is available to current and former foster youth who are pursuing a trade certification at an accredited two-year public or nonprofit college or vocational-technical school. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen who is between the ages of 17 and 25. Eligible programs of study...

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UW Diversity Scholarship

University of Washington, Seattle

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The UW Diversity Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Washington, Seattle. You must be a resident of Washington and identify as belonging to an underserved group to be eligible for this renewable award. This may be defined as being a foster care recipient, ethic minority, first generation, or similar group. Selection...

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UW Diversity Scholarship

University of Washington, Seattle

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$10,000

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The UW Diversity Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Washington, Seattle. You must be a resident of Washington and identify as belonging to an underserved group to be eligible for this renewable award. This may be defined as being a foster care recipient, ethic minority, first generation, or similar group. Selection...

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Foster Child Grant Program

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

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The Foster Child Grant Program is open to students who are foster children who are legal residents of Massachusetts and will be attending an eligible public, private, independent, for profit or nonprofit institution in Massachusetts. You must be a U.S. citizen or non-eligible citizen, be placed in the custody of the Department of Social...

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Foster Child Grant Program

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

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The Foster Child Grant Program is open to students who are foster children who are legal residents of Massachusetts and will be attending an eligible public, private, independent, for profit or nonprofit institution in Massachusetts. You must be a U.S. citizen or non-eligible citizen, be placed in the custody of the Department of Social...

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Guardian Scholars Scholarship

Forward Steps

Up to $3,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

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The Guardian Scholars Scholarship is available to full - time students attending or planning to attend the Community College of Denver. You must be an emancipated foster youth under the age of 26 and have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Two essays are also required.

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Guardian Scholars Scholarship

Forward Steps

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Up to $3,000

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The Guardian Scholars Scholarship is available to full - time students attending or planning to attend the Community College of Denver. You must be an emancipated foster youth under the age of 26 and have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Two essays are also required.

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DCFS Youth in College Program

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

$1,235 Varies See Details

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The Youth in College Program is available to Illinois youth under 25 years old for whom the department is legally responsible and who are enrolled in an accredited, full-time post-secondary educational or vocational training program. Award recipients will receive a one-time start-up payment and a monthly board payment to assist with room, board...

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DCFS Youth in College Program

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

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The Youth in College Program is available to Illinois youth under 25 years old for whom the department is legally responsible and who are enrolled in an accredited, full-time post-secondary educational or vocational training program. Award recipients will receive a one-time start-up payment and a monthly board payment to assist with room, board...

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Los Seis Memorial Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

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The Los Seis Memorial Scholarship is available to incoming students at the University of Colorado Boulder whose background would bring economic, racial, or ethnic parity representation to the student body. To be considered for this award, you must must submit a 500-word essay (single spaced, 12 point non-cursive font, one inch margins) that...

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Los Seis Memorial Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

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$1,000

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The Los Seis Memorial Scholarship is available to incoming students at the University of Colorado Boulder whose background would bring economic, racial, or ethnic parity representation to the student body. To be considered for this award, you must must submit a 500-word essay (single spaced, 12 point non-cursive font, one inch margins) that...

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Ohio Reach Scholarship

Ohio Children's Alliance

$1,000 May 30, 2025 See Details

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The Ohio Reach Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students in the state of Ohio. You must have been in the custody of a public children service agency for at least one day after the age of 13, be enrolled in either a part-time or full-time pragram at an accredited higher education institution in the state of...

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Ohio Reach Scholarship

Ohio Children's Alliance

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$1,000

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May 30, 2025
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The Ohio Reach Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students in the state of Ohio. You must have been in the custody of a public children service agency for at least one day after the age of 13, be enrolled in either a part-time or full-time pragram at an accredited higher education institution in the state of...

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Chester Miller Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Pensacola State College

$1,000 July 01, 2025 See Details

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The Chester Miller Endowed Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Pensacola State College. Preference is given to students who have come from foster homes or alternative school environments.

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Chester Miller Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Pensacola State College

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$1,000

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The Chester Miller Endowed Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Pensacola State College. Preference is given to students who have come from foster homes or alternative school environments.

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Carl H. Unruh Undergraduate Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

$1,000 Varies See Details

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The Carl H. Unruh Undergraduate Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at the University of California, Los Angeles. You must have research interest in adoption-related issues, have connections to adoption and/or foster care, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Connections can be defined as: you are an...

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Carl H. Unruh Undergraduate Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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The Carl H. Unruh Undergraduate Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at the University of California, Los Angeles. You must have research interest in adoption-related issues, have connections to adoption and/or foster care, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Connections can be defined as: you are an...

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