Top 5 Scholarships Available for Foster Youth

For foster youth looking to pursue higher education, numerous scholarships are available to ease the financial burden. In honor of National Foster Care Month, here are five top options: 

1. The Foster Care to Success Scholarship – Provides financial aid to youth who have been in foster care. 

2. The National Foster Parent Association Scholarship – Offers scholarships to current or former foster youth pursuing a college education. 

3. The Orphan Foundation of America Scholarships – These scholarships are for current and former foster youth aiming to further their education. 

4. The Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative – Supports foster youth in college and workforce training programs. 

5. The Heart Gallery of America Scholarship – Assists foster youth who are aging out of the system with college funding. 

Research each scholarship’s eligibility and application deadlines to give yourself the best chance of success! 

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Kawaya Haynes is the author of Bastard Child, a memoir chronicling her transition into adulthood from the foster care system in Southern California. To discuss her journey or book her for an interview, please email the publisher at info@queenexlit.com.

Kawaya Haynes, Author of Bastard Child shares her story of resilience from the foster care system that riddled abuse, domestic violence, depression a host of anxieties issues that come with being an adult. Her resilience as an astounding as an entrepreneur and we'll talk more about her story on Fran and Friends Podcast on Spotify. @Kaysways_Main