ISF New Student Scholarship Grant

Investing in the Success of Foster Youth

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Monthly
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “…submitted the FAFSA application (if eligible)Are willing to commit to a mentoring program of twice monthly phone conversations with assigned ISF mentor.Demonstrate a commitment to personal growth and leadership development.”

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Eligible organizations

  • ISF Student Applicants:Can demonstrate that they were orphaned or in foster care and are not currently adopted or supported by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Are planning or applying to be a full time undergraduate student for the next school year.
  • ISF selects students each year to attend a Leadership and Life Skills retreat and/or participate in a mission trip.

Other requirements

  • Are of strong moral character and are willing to learn.
  • Have and are able to maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
  • Are 23 years of age or less on April 30th of the year of application.
  • Have submitted the FAFSA application (if eligible)Are willing to commit to a mentoring program of twice monthly phone conversations with assigned ISF mentor.

Overview

The ISF New Student Scholarship supports orphaned or former foster care students in their pursuit of higher education. By providing financial assistance and mentoring, ISF empowers these students to overcome obstacles and thrive academically. Recipients are selected based on their moral character, commitment to personal growth, and readiness to engage in leadership training. This initiative aims to transform lives and foster the next generation of leaders.

ISF is a non-profit organization committed to changing the lives of our students through education, mentoring and leadership training.
ISF scholarship recipients receive financial assistance to help attend college. They are also partnered with a personal mentor to work with them through their journey. They also receive the benefits of leadership training through ISF programs.

Eligibility

ISF Student Applicants:Can demonstrate that they were orphaned or in foster care and are not currently adopted or supported by a parent or legal guardian.Are of strong moral character and are willing to learn.Are planning or applying to be a full time undergraduate student for the next school year.Have and are able to maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater.Are 23 years of age or less on April 30th of the year of application.Have submitted the FAFSA application (if eligible)Are willing to commit to a mentoring program of twice monthly phone conversations with assigned ISF mentor.Demonstrate a commitment to personal growth and leadership development. ISF selects students each year to attend a Leadership and Life Skills retreat and/or participate in a mission trip.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Foster parents
  • Education

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