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Foster Care to Success Scholarships

Offered by Foster Care to Success

Reviewed by Lisa FreedlandLast updated Jan 8, 2024
Multiple awards worth

$2,500 - $5,000

Grade level

College Students

Expected deadline:

This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.

March 2025

Scholarship Overview

Have you either previously been an orphan, in foster care, or adopted at any time before your 18th birthday? If so, you may be eligible for the Foster Care to Success Scholarships. The scholarships are offered annually to students who have been in public or private foster care for the 12 consecutive months leading up to and including their 18th birthday, been adopted or placed into legal guardianship after their 16th birthday, or been orphaned for at least one year at the time of their 18th birthday and not subsequently adopted. Applicants must also be under the age of 25 and have received acceptance into or be currently enrolled in an accredited, Pell-eligible undergraduate program.

If you’ve been in foster care, been adopted, or been orphaned before, we encourage you to apply and take a step toward a brighter future. Good luck!

About Foster Care to Success

Foster Care to Success is one of the oldest and largest national nonprofit organizations working solely with college-bound foster youth. For over 30 years they have helped foster youth navigate the tricky waters of academia, understand the importance of personal fiscal responsibility, determine achievable career goals, and create networks of friendship and support. Since 1981, over 50,000 foster youth have received information, advice, support or funding from Foster Care to Success, helping them to transition from care to adulthood through education.

Eligibility information

This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.

Grade Level

College Students

Citizenship

U.S. Citizens

Other Category

Foster Care

Miscellaneous

Applicants must meet ONE of the following to be eligible: (1) have been in public or private foster care for the 12 consecutive months leading up to and including their 18th birthday, (2) been adopted or placed into legal guardianship after their 16th birthday, OR (3) have been orphaned for at least one year at the time of their 18th birthday and not subsequently adopted.

Application information

To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an online application in addition to the below application materials.

Essay

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Scholarship FAQ

Is this scholarship open to international students?

No, this scholarship is only open to U.S. Citizens.

Who should I contact with any questions about this scholarship?

For any questions regarding this scholarship application, please contact Foster Care to Success at [email protected].

Is this scholarship renewable?

Yes, the Foster Care to Success Scholarships is renewable.

Where can I find help writing my scholarship essay?

For help writing the essay component of this scholarship application, check out our guides How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay and How to Start a Scholarship Essay (With Examples).

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