Fostering Futures Scholarship Grant

Fostering Futures Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Western Michigan University
Amount: Up to US $3,000
Last Updated: August 03, 2025

Summary

The Fostering Futures Scholarship, administered by the Michigan Education Trust, offers financial assistance to former foster youth in Michigan who have experienced foster care after age 13. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate financial need, possess a high school diploma, and enroll at least half-time in a participating institution. This program aims to support the educational pursuits of students who have faced significant challenges, ensuring they have access to higher education opportunities.

Overview

Our Organization The Michigan Education Trust (MET) was created on December 23, 1986, when then Governor James Blanchard signed into law Public Act 316 of 1986. The preamble of the law includes language declaring "it is an essential function of state government to encourage attendance at state institutions of higher education" and that "students in elementary and secondary schools tend to achieve a higher standard of performance when the payment of tuition for their higher education is secured" (Public Act 316 of 1986, Sec. 2). The MET Charitable Tuition Program is a way for organizations to purchase from one to four years of college for a deserving individual in their community at a price that's discounted especially for this program. Act 525 Of 2008 Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund Section 722.1023 creates the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund, the mission of which is to provide scholarships to former foster youth enrolled at Michigan colleges and universities. Fostering Futures Scholarship The Fostering Futures Scholarship (FFS) provides scholarships to students who have experienced foster care in Michigan on or after age 13. Students must also demonstrate financial need to qualify.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible student must:File a current-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Complete a FFS application prior to the deadline.Have been in Michigan foster care due to abuse/neglect on or after their 13th birthday.Demonstrate financial need.Possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.Enroll at least half-time at a participating institution.Be an undergraduate student.Not have a bachelor’s degree.Meet institution's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.Be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.If a dependent student, FAFSA contributor(s) must also be Michigan residents.Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee.Not be in default on a Federal student loan.