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DREAM - Former Foster Youth Scholarship

Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/1/2026
Closes: 3/1/2027

The DREAM – Former Foster Youth Scholarship supports Oregon students who demonstrate financial need. Students who qualify for the Chafee Education and Training Grant, or were adopted from foster care between the ages of 14 and 16, or are former Chafee awardees now over age 23 and enrolled in a degree-seeking program, are welcome to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Oregon
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full or parttime
  • U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
  • Qualifies for the Chafee Education and Training Grant, **OR**
  • Adopted from foster care between the ages of 14 and 16, **OR**
  • Former Chafee awardees now over age 23 and enrolled in a degreeseeking program
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: OR
    Citizenship Status
    California AB 540, Conditional Permanent Resident, Current DACA Status, FAFSA-Eligible Non-Citizen, U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Situation
    Foster Child, Qualify for the Chafee Education and Training Grant

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