Scholarship Spotlight: Scholarships For Foster and Homeless Youth
November 19, 2020
In recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, here is an in-depth look into scholarships that you should apply for if you're a homeless student!
Sean Cheng
11/18/2020 · 2 minute read
If you're a homeless or previously foster-care college student, there are many scholarships you might qualify for to support your college journey. We've compiled a list of five scholarships to be on the lookout for. The first scholarship application will open up on January 1st, so get started on your application now!
- Foster Care to Success
- Description: Foster Care to Success is a non-profit organization that works exclusively with college-bound foster youth. They provide scholarships like these to help students pay for college.
- Amount: Between $2,500 - $5,000
- Application Dates: January 1st, 2021 - March 31st, 2021
- Eligibility:
- Been in public or private foster care for the 12 consecutive months leading up to and including your 18th birthday
- OR have been adopted or placed into legal guardianship after your 16th birthday
- OR have been orphaned for at least one year at the time of your 18th birthday and not subsequently adopted
- Scholarship website here
- The SchoolHouse Connection Leadership and Scholarship Program
- Description: SchoolHouse Connection is a non-profit organization that assists youth suffering from homelessness.
- Amount: $2,000
- Application Dates: Application opens in June 2021 and closes in October 2021
- Eligibility:
- Homeless within the last six years.
- Must be a high school senior in the fall of 2021
- Scholarship website here
- Youth Scholarship
- Description: National Foster Parent Association is a non-profit that seeks to support foster families and children by promoting education.
- Amount: $500
- Application Dates: Application opens February 10th, 2021 and closes on April 5th, 2021
- Eligibility:
- Parent or supportive adult must be part of the National Foster Parent Association
- Must be a birth, foster, kinship, or youth adopted through foster care
- Scholarship website here
- UMPS CARE Charities All-Star College Scholarship
- Description: UMPS CARE Charities was founded by MLB umpires and seeks to provide financial and emotional support to American Youth.
- Amount: $10,000
- Application Dates: Application opens February 10th, 2021
- Eligibility:
- Adopted after or at the age of 13
- Be an incoming college freshman under the age of 20
- Scholarship website here
- Horatio Alger State Scholarship
- Description: The Horatio Alger Association has funded need-based scholarships for low-income students since 1984. They have several scholarships that you can look into.
- Amount: $10,000
- Application Dates: Application opens August 1st, 2021 and closes October 25th, 2022
- Eligibility:
- Be a US Citizen
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Demonstrate critical financial need (less than $55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income)
- Be a high school senior graduating in spring or summer of 2022
- Scholarship website here