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Foster Child Grant

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/1/2025
Closes: 6/30/2026

The Foster Child Grant is available to foster children who are currently enrolled at any public or private institution in Massachusetts. Students who are in the custody of the Department of Children and Families through a Care and Protection Petition and under the age of 25 are eligible to apply.

Win up to
$6,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
  • Website
Requirements
  • Resident of Massachusetts
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Planning to attend school in Massachusetts
  • U.S. citizen, FAFSAeligible non-citizen, or not a U.S. citizen
  • Aged 24 or younger
  • Foster child in the custody of the Department of Children and Families

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Maximum Age
    24
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: MA
    Citizenship Status
    FAFSA-Eligible Non-Citizen, Not a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Citizen
    Situation
    Foster Child

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