Fostering Futures Scholarship

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/15/2024

Closes: 8/1/2024

The Fostering Futures Scholarship is available to residents of Michigan who have experienced foster care within the state on or after age 13. Students who are planning to pursue an associate or bachelor's degree from a postsecondary institution in Michigan are eligible to apply. Recipients are chosen for their demonstration of financial need.

Win up to

$3,000

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Experienced foster care due to abuse/neglect on or after 13th birthday

Resident of Michigan

Undergraduate student

Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree in Michigan

U.S. citizen or a non U.S. citizen eligible for federal financial aid

Demonstrate financial need

Not be in default on a Federal student loan

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree

Current Grade

Community College Freshman, Community College Freshman - Attended College Previously, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Freshman - Attended College Previously, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate

Location

Country: US
State: MI

Citizenship Status

FAFSA-Eligible Non-Citizen, U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident

Situation

Foster Child

Next Steps

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