Foster Youth
Scholarships
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Nina J. Wing Scholarship
Amount: $2,000 $24,000. About: Offered by Albuquerque Community Foundation, the Nina J. Wing Scholarship is a $2,000 $24,000 award to support Central New Mexico Community College students who spent at least one year in foster care. Applicants must have been in Foster Care for at least one (1) year before entry into CNM; must graduate…
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Gioles Scholarship
Amount: full-tuition. About: Offered by Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Gioles Scholarship is a full-tuition award to support members of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America who are pursuing postsecondary education. Applicants must be active in a local Greek Orthodox parish of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with preference given to those having…
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Vermont John H. Chafee Education and Training Scholarship
Amount: $1,000-$5,000. About: The Vermont John H. Chafee Education and Training Scholarship is offered to recent high school graduates in Vermont who have experienced foster care. To be eligible, applicants must be under 26 years old and have experienced Department of Children and Families (DCF) custody after the age of 14. See the scholarship page…
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Adoption STAR Academic Scholarship Program
Amount: Varies. About: Offered by Adoption STAR, the Academic Scholarship Program annually provides scholarships to high-achieving high school seniors who were adopted or live in foster care. Applicants must possess good character, demonstrate high academic achievement and progress, have been adopted or in foster care, and be a high school senior with plans to attend…
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David E. Ballard Scholarship
Amount: $10,000. About: Established with the support of the Living Legacy Foundation, the David E. Ballard Scholarship is a memorial scholarship that awards $10,000 to a student who has experienced homelessness and/or been part of the foster care system and is interested in pursuing a career in live entertainment. The field of study includes live…
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Rezvan Foundation for Excellence
Amount: Up to $100,000 (over 4 years). About: Each year, the Rezvan Foundation awards scholarships to students who have spent time in foster care, lost a parent, or been removed from their parents. Applicants must be U.S. residents, currently enrolled in an accredited high school, meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.5, have submitted application(s)…