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FREE MONEY 
​(a.k.a. Scholarships)

CABRILLO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
https://www.cabrillo.edu/services/finaid/scholarshipbinder.html

UNIVERSITY OF SANTA CRUZ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

http://financialaid.ucsc.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.sjsu.edu/faso/Scholarships/


Scholarship Websites

YES Program Scholarship
http://svcf.org/yes-program-scholarships/

Community Foundation Santa Cruz 
http://www.cfscc.org/Scholarships/OurScholarships.aspx

San Jose State University EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP PAGE
https://sjsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/external

California Chafee Grant for Foster YouthFree Money for Foster Youth for College or Career Training
https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/

California College Pathways
http://www.cacollegepathways.org/financial-aid/four-types-of-aid/scholarships/

Alex Smith Foundation
http://alexsmithfoundation.org/

FASTWEB Directory List
http://www.fastweb.com/directory/scholarships-for-students-who-received-foster-care

Fostering Change

http://www.fosteringchange.org/education/scholarships-for-foster-youth

NATIONAL FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION    
   1. NFPA Youth Scholarship Application
   2. NFPA Continuing Education Scholarship Application

http://nfpaonline.org/
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Change a Life Foundation
http://changealife.org/

College Scholarships 

http://www.collegescholarships.com/
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Unstoppable Awards
  • Who qualifies: Must be a high school senior with a GPA between 2.3-3.2, attending school in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, or Riverside County completing high school in Spring 2017. May be currently or formerly on probation. Deadline: 4/15/17
  • To apply: http://unstoppableawards.org/apply/

Fostering Educational Opportunities Foundation
  • Who qualifies: Foster youth up to age 26 with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
  • To apply: http://www.feof.education/home.html 

Dare to Dream Scholarship
  • Who qualifies: must be under 25 years of age as of April 1 of year of application, with minimum of 2.0 GPA. Current or former foster youth living in or from Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa and Solano Counties.
  • To apply: https://www.voa-ncnn.org/dare-to-dream-scholarship-program 

FosterCare2Success
  • Who qualifies: Must be under the age of 25 as of March 31st of year of application. Must have been in foster care 12 months prior to 18th birthday OR been adopted/assigned legal guardian AFTER turning 16 years of age.
  • To apply: http://www.fc2success.org/our-programs/information-for-students/

​Other useful resources:
  • 10 Best Scholarship Sites from USA Today
  • GoodCall Scholarship Search
  • CollegeScholarships.org
  • Fastweb.com
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund
  • Going2College.org
  • United Friends of the Children Scholarship Links: A list of scholarships specifically for foster youth.
  • Financial Aid for Disabled Students: A listing of numerous scholarship options for students with disabilities that range from national financial aid opportunities to local opportunities within the United States and Canada
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  • HOME
  • AB12
    • AB12 Basics
    • Placement Options
    • AB12 Re-Entry
    • AB12 Medi-Cal Eligibility
    • Federal vs. State Eligibility for Foster Care
  • EDUCATION
    • HIGH SCHOOL/G.E.D.
    • SCHOLARSHIPS
    • Financial Aid
    • CABRILLO COLLEGE
    • Additional Educational Resources
    • Online Colleges
  • Employment
  • Independent Living Skills
    • Cooking
    • Cleaning Basics
    • Public Transportation
    • Budgeting Basics
  • Goodwill Resources
  • VOLUNTEERING
  • FORMER FOSTER YOUTH STORIES