For the One Scholarship
Young adults who have experienced foster care often face unique challenges when transitioning to independence, including limited financial and community support. Accessing housing, food, and basic necessities can create obstacles that make pursuing higher education more difficult, even for highly motivated students.
This scholarship is designed to provide meaningful support to individuals who have experienced foster care, enabling them to invest in their education and future goals. This scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate resilience, determination, and the potential to thrive academically and personally.
Eligible applicants include high school, undergraduate, or graduate students who have experienced foster care and may not have a strong support network.
Through this scholarship, we aim to empower former foster youth with the financial and community support necessary to pursue their educational ambitions with confidence and stability.
To apply, candidates are invited to submit a short essay reflecting on their experiences in foster care, the challenges they have navigated, and how furthering their education will help them achieve their aspirations.
As much as you feel comfortable, please share your experiences in foster care. What challenges have you encountered while pursuing your education? How will furthering your education help you achieve your goals?
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The application deadline is Apr 18, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 19, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 19, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
