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Fostering Futures Scholarship

Michigan Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/15/2026
Closes: 12/31/2026

The Fostering Futures Scholarship is available to Michigan residents who have experienced foster care in the state on or after age 13. Students planning to pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree at a postsecondary institution in Michigan are eligible to apply. Recipients are selected based on demonstrated financial need.

Win up to
$5,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
  • Website
Requirements
  • Resident of Michigan
  • Undergraduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full or parttime
  • Attending school in Michigan
  • U.S. citizen or a non U.S. citizen eligible for federal financial aid
  • Experienced foster care due to abuse/neglect on or after 13th birthday
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, 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

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