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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New Scholarships for Students who Received Foster Care
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5 for 6 InitiativeNorthwest Louisiana Technical Community College |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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5 for 6 InitiativeNorthwest Louisiana Technical Community College |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Southwest Tech Foster Hope ScholarshipSouthwest Wisconsin Technical College |
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DescriptionThe Southwest Tech Foster Hope Scholarship is available to students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College who have been a foster care recipient. View Scholarship Details |
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Southwest Tech Foster Hope ScholarshipSouthwest Wisconsin Technical College |
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DescriptionThe Southwest Tech Foster Hope Scholarship is available to students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College who have been a foster care recipient. View Scholarship Details |
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Josh and Ethel Gillepsie ScholarshipUniversity of Mobile |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Josh and Ethel Gillepsie ScholarshipUniversity of Mobile |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Jesse Patty ScholarshipUniversity of Mobile |
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DescriptionThe 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),... View Scholarship Details |
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Jesse Patty ScholarshipUniversity of Mobile |
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DescriptionThe 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),... View Scholarship Details |
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Peter Michael Ritzko Memorial AwardPennsylvania State University, Schuylkill |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Peter Michael Ritzko Memorial AwardPennsylvania State University, Schuylkill |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Darnall GU ScholarshipGeorgetown University |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Darnall GU ScholarshipGeorgetown University |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Jack Pollock ScholarshipUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Jack Pollock ScholarshipUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Mary K. Bush Memorial ScholarshipOhio University |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Mary K. Bush Memorial ScholarshipOhio University |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Dean Irma Voigt Sesquisentennial ScholarshipOhio University |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Dean Irma Voigt Sesquisentennial ScholarshipOhio University |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Steve and Sandra Goldstein Endowment AwardState University of New York at Fredonia |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Steve and Sandra Goldstein Endowment AwardState University of New York at Fredonia |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Largest Scholarships for Students who Received Foster Care
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BrandSource x Foster Love ScholarshipFoster Love |
Up to $11,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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BrandSource x Foster Love ScholarshipFoster Love |
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award Up to $11,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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UW Diversity ScholarshipUniversity of Washington, Seattle |
$10,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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UW Diversity ScholarshipUniversity of Washington, Seattle |
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award $10,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Foster Child Grant ProgramMassachusetts Department of Higher Education |
Up to $6,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Foster Child Grant ProgramMassachusetts Department of Higher Education |
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award Up to $6,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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University of Colorado Boulder Guardian Scholars ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
$5,000 | March 15, 2025 | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe University of Colorado Boulder Guardian Scholars Scholarship is available to students at the University of Colorado-Boulder who are former foster care or kinship care youth. You must participate in the Guardian Scholars Program and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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University of Colorado Boulder Guardian Scholars ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $5,000 |
deadline March 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe University of Colorado Boulder Guardian Scholars Scholarship is available to students at the University of Colorado-Boulder who are former foster care or kinship care youth. You must participate in the Guardian Scholars Program and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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Morency Family ScholarshipQuad Cities Community Foundation |
Up to $2,000 | February 15, 2025 | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Morency Family Scholarship is available to students at from eastern Iowa and western Illinois. You must have been in the foster care systems for at least 12 consecutive months before your 18th birthday or before beginning post-secondary education to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Morency Family ScholarshipQuad Cities Community Foundation |
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award Up to $2,000 |
deadline February 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Morency Family Scholarship is available to students at from eastern Iowa and western Illinois. You must have been in the foster care systems for at least 12 consecutive months before your 18th birthday or before beginning post-secondary education to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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DCFS Youth in College ProgramIllinois Department of Children and Family Services |
$1,235 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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DCFS Youth in College ProgramIllinois Department of Children and Family Services |
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award $1,235 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Los Seis Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
$1,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Los Seis Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $1,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Chester Miller Endowed Memorial ScholarshipPensacola State College |
$1,000 | July 01, 2025 | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Chester Miller Endowed Memorial ScholarshipPensacola State College |
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award $1,000 |
deadline July 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Dr. Jerry Runkle Memorial ScholarshipPinellas Education Foundation |
$1,000 | January 31, 2025 | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Dr. Jerry Runkle Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Pinellas County high schools who have been a ward of the state / in foster care. You must be planning to pursue a career in mathematics, physics, engineering, or philosophy and have a minimum 3.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Dr. Jerry Runkle Memorial ScholarshipPinellas Education Foundation |
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award $1,000 |
deadline January 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Dr. Jerry Runkle Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Pinellas County high schools who have been a ward of the state / in foster care. You must be planning to pursue a career in mathematics, physics, engineering, or philosophy and have a minimum 3.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Texas Was Good to Us ScholarshipUniversity of Texas, Austin |
Up to $5,000 | March 15, 2025 | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Texas Was Good to Us Scholarship is available to students at University of Texas-Austin who were wards of the state of Texas. Preference will be given to students that are sophomores and above. View Scholarship Details |
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Texas Was Good to Us ScholarshipUniversity of Texas, Austin |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline March 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Texas Was Good to Us Scholarship is available to students at University of Texas-Austin who were wards of the state of Texas. Preference will be given to students that are sophomores and above. View Scholarship Details |
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