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Helen M. McLoraine Scholarship Program for Foster Care and Emancipating Youth

The Denver Foundation
Deadline Soon

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/15/2025
Closes: 2/27/2026

The Helen M. McLoraine Scholarship recognizes students who were in the foster care system for at least 12 months between the ages of 0 and 18 years of age. Applications will be reviewed for academic achievement, financial need, motivation, and potential for success.

Win up to
$10,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Colorado
  • High school senior or undergraduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full or parttime
  • Aged 30 or younger
  • Foster child and/or emancipated or in the process of emancipating from the Colorado foster care system
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Maximum Age
    30
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CO
    Situation
    Foster Child, Overcame Adversity

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