Perry & Sally Sorenson Scholarship Fund - Foster Youth Grant

Perry & Sally Sorenson Scholarship Fund - Foster Youth Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation
Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Summary

The Perry & Sally Sorenson Scholarship Fund supports foster youth in Hawai'i who demonstrate financial need. Established in 2005, it assists individuals aged 18 to 25 who have aged out of the foster care system, requiring a minimum GPA of 2.0. Preference is given to prior recipients who continue to meet eligibility criteria. This initiative aims to empower young adults transitioning from foster care to pursue higher education and build a better future.

Overview

NOTE: The Application deadline is represented by the Pre proposal deadline. The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline. Perry & Sally Sorenson Scholarship Fund - Foster Youth This scholarship was established in 2005.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Demonstrate financial need Be a resident of the State of Hawai'i Minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.0 Be permanently or temporarily separated from birth parent(s) and “aged out” of the foster care system in the state of Hawai‘i Be between the ages of 18 and 25