Family Fellowship Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP OPENS MARCH 2nd 2026
The Family Fellowship Scholarship offers recipients up to $60,000 in academic funding to address the financial challenges foster youth face when pursuing a four-year college degree.
Beyond the financial support, this scholarship adopts a holistic approach, supporting the personal, emotional, and social well-being of our scholars.
This experience is enriched by connecting our scholars with their peers and creating a family-like environment where youth feel loved, valued, and supported.
Are you ready to join this transformative experience?
What the Family Fellowship Scholarship Offers
Tution
Up to $12,000 per year for up to five years to help with tuition, books, and supplies.
Career Development
Life-skills support, and networking opportunities that help scholars prepare for success.
Retreats
Year-round opportunities that support scholars personal, emotional, and social well-being
Housing
Monthly housing allowance including funding for summer and winter breaks.
Family
Emotional and wrap-around support offered to all fellows year-round.
Scholarship Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants for the Trade Scholarship must:
Applicants must be 18-24 years of age.
Applicants have been accepted into an accredited public or private nonprofit college in pursuit of an undergraduate bachelor’s degree with the intent to enroll on a full-time basis.
Applicants must have completed high school or obtained a GED.
Applicants must hold U.S. citizenship.
Applicants must have experienced foster care under these circumstances:
Lived in public or private foster care for twelve consecutive months leading up to and including the applicant’s eighteenth birthday.
Was adopted or placed into legal guardianship from foster care after the applicant’s thirteenth birthday.
Was orphaned for at least one year at the time of the applicant’s eighteenth birthday.
How To Apply
Step 1 - Gather Your Required Documents
Candidates must submit key documents to complete the application. Begin by gathering the necessary documents you will need for your application.
High School Transcripts
College Transcript (if applicable)
Proof of Foster Care Status
Personal Statement Essay (essay prompt in portal)
Professional Headshot Photograph
Two Letters of Recommendation
College Acceptance Letter(s)
Step 2 - Visit the Scholarships Portal
Complete your online application and provide us with your verification documents by visiting the Scholarship Portal
Step 3 - Monitor Your Email & Reach Out for Help
Stay updated on your application status with follow-up emails from the Foster Love scholarship team. Please log in to the student portal to check the status of your application. The Foster Love team will be in touch soon.
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What the Family Fellowship Scholarship Offers
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