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Children's Opportunity Group/Joan Byal Memorial Endowed Scholarship

CHILDREN'S OPPORTUNITY GROUP INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Foster Care

Funding Amount

Approximately $1,500 annually

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Children's Opportunity Group/Joan Byal Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established: 1989 (still open for contributions)

Background: Joan Byal was COG President in 1987-88 and was working to establish a scholarship for foster children. She passed away suddenly in 1988-89, and memorial donations were received in her honor. The scholarship was named in her memory, and COG voted to honor her legacy.

Award Amount: Approximately $1,500 in annual interest earned from the endowment; one scholarship is awarded per year

Geographic Scope: Broward College service area (Florida)

Eligibility:

  • Originally for foster children or those in state guardianship

  • Currently expanded to any qualified recipients, with preference for foster children

  • Must be accepted/enrolled at Broward College
  • Focus Areas: Higher education/continuing education

    Administration: Managed by Broward College's Financial Aid Department

    Contact Information:

  • Children's Opportunity Group

  • P.O. Box 11343, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33339-1343

  • Email: info@childrensopportunitygroup.org

  • Tax ID: 237079391

  • Registration #: CH2567
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Application and selection process is managed by Broward College's Financial Aid Department
    • Applicants must apply through Broward College's standard financial aid and scholarship application procedures
    • Contact Broward College's Financial Aid Department for specific application deadlines and requirements

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    foster-parents

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