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These 4 hand-curated scholarships are open to Foster Youth. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.
Fully funded
United States
Undergraduate
Closes in 10 days
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
Amount Cost of attendance after gift aid, capped at tuition and mandatory fees
Deadline Sep 1, 2026
HOPE-eligible Tennessee students with qualifying state-custody, adoption, or guardianship history certified by the Department of Children's…
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Fully funded
United States
Undergraduate and trade school
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Amount Full tuition, registration fees, and mandatory enrollment fees
Deadline Contact the institution’s financial aid
Eligible Maryland foster-care recipients under 25 enrolled in a degree or vocational-certificate program at a Maryland public institution.
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Closes in 40 days
Ohio Department of Higher Education
Amount Up to $5,000 for 2026-27, depending on institution sector and enrollment
Deadline Oct 1, 2026
Ohio residents with a Student Aid Index of $3,750 or less and household income no greater than $96,000 in eligible undergraduate study.
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate and trade school
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission Office of Student Access and Completion
Amount Up to $5,000 per academic year
Deadline Nov 1, 2026
Current or former foster youth age 25 or younger meeting Oregon Chafee history requirements and demonstrating postsecondary financial need.
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