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Michigan Fostering Futures Scholarship


Name: Fostering Futures Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies based on need and available funding

Information And Eligibility:
The Fostering Futures Scholarship provides financial assistance to young adults who have experienced foster care in Michigan after their 13th birthday. The scholarship can be applied toward tuition, fees, room, board, books, and other educational expenses, helping foster youth achieve their educational goals.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must have been in foster care in Michigan after your 13th birthday.
  • Be a Michigan resident.
  • Enrolled at least half-time in a Michigan degree-granting college or university.
  • Demonstrate financial need.

Application Requirements:

  • Complete the Fostering Futures Scholarship application through the Michigan Office of Student Aid.
  • Provide proof of foster care status and Michigan residency.
  • Submit proof of enrollment and financial need documentation.

Additional Benefits:

  • Provides targeted support for foster youth to access and complete higher education.
  • Helps cover a wide range of educational expenses beyond tuition.
  • Encourages financial stability for students with unique challenges.

Deadline: Typically due by June 30 for the upcoming academic year.

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