List of scholarships
The Scholarship Program page will offer valid information of scholarships available to youth who are looking to further their education beyond high school.
SCHOLARSHIPS
- The Orphan Foundation of America is committed to helping parentless teens make the difficult transition from foster care into independent adulthood. (DEADLINE TO APPLY MARCH 31, 2011) http://orphan.org/what-we-do/scholarships-and-grants/apply-for-an-ofacasey-scholarship/
- The Education Training Voucher (ETV) program awards grants to current and former foster youth to help pay for college or specialized education. ETV grants are funded by the federal government and administered by the states. In most states, eligible students may receive grants of up to $5,000 per year www.statevoucher.org
- FOSTER YOUTH RECOGNITION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP $600 Scholarship. Deadline: February 1, 2011. For more info contact Jacque at 323-267-0720 X 21 or Jacque@calyouthconn.org
- All-Star Summer Internship Program for foster children. Includes: Travel expenses, lodging at a resort, weekly living stipend, cell phone reimbursement, and a $2,000 summer end stipend. Application deadline ends February 15, 2011 www.fosterclub.com/_allstars/article/all-star-application-overview
- Anne Frank Outstanding Educator Award: This award honors individuals who have proven that they have the personal courage to make a difference as educators. The award recognizes those who have created special programs or opportunities that encourage students to stand up against racism, prejudice and bias-related violence; embody tolerance in both their personal and professional endeavors; have established cultural or educational programs for traditionally excluded groups. www.annefrank.com/fileadmin/safa/categories.html#apply
- This scholarship is called the Education and Training Vouchers for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care. It was setup to help foster children in the aforementioned situation attend a 2 or 4 year institute of higher learning located in Texas. www.collegeforalltexans.com/
- The AACE TS/AACE UB/ SFCAC Scholarship Fund is a grant provided by the College Access Foundation of CA to provide financial assistance to low-income and first- generation college students, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. www.sfcalsoap.org
- Bursaries, Scholarships & Grants for Former/ Current Youth in Care Information in Canada http://www.fosterhub.ca/2011/01/bursaries-scholarships-grants-for-former-current-youth-in-care-information/
- Considering studying abroad? Click on link for Scholarship Opportunities! https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/Scholarships_and_Aid/financialAid.html
- As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to advancing computing and technology, they are pleased to provide scholarships to encourage students to excel in their studies and become active role models and leaders. Google hope these programs also help in dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. www.google.com/intl/en/jobs/students/us/scholarships/
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