Foster Children Education Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Introduction
The Foster Children Education Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to young people who are currently, or previously have been, in Nevada’s foster care system. Eligible applicants include those who were never legally adopted or were not expected to be adopted, those adopted at age 13 or older, and individuals who were placed with foster families outside Nevada and adopted at or after age 13.
Who may apply (Eligibility)
- Graduating high school seniors or individuals who already hold a high school diploma.
- Those who are or were in foster care connected to the State of Nevada and meet one of the following:
a) were never legally adopted (or were not expected to be adopted),
b) were adopted at age 13 or older, or
c) were placed with a foster family outside Nevada and were adopted at age 13 or older.
Preference will be given to applicants with foster care experience in Washoe County.
- U.S. legal residents.
- Applicants who demonstrate significant financial need.
- Individuals who have been accepted to an accredited 2-year or 4-year college/university, or to a certificate program at an accredited trade or vocational school.
- Applicants must not be related to the scholarship donors.
- Recipients must agree to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and submit unofficial transcripts at the end of every semester while receiving the award.
Required application materials
- Official or unofficial high school transcript.
- A student-written essay (maximum one page) describing your background, future goals, why you selected your program, how further education will affect your life, and your plans for funding your studies.
- A nomination letter from a teacher or school counselor who is familiar with your goals and life circumstances.
- A Ward of the Court letter (to confirm periods spent in the foster care system).
Renewal
This scholarship may be renewed, but recipients must reapply for continued consideration.