Scholarship Undergraduate

DREAM - Former Foster Youth Scholarship

Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
74
Days
March 2 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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What you'll need:
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  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
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DREAM - Former Foster Youth Scholarship
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Description

The DREAM - Former Foster Youth Scholarship provides financial support to students with foster care backgrounds who meet one of several eligibility pathways, including Chafee Grant qualification, adoption between ages 14 and 16, or continued enrollment beyond age 23 as a former Chafee recipient. Designed to promote educational access for underserved youth, the scholarship requires at least half-time enrollment and demonstrated financial need through FAFSA. Renewable annually for up to four years. February 15 is the early bird deadline and March 1 is the final deadline for all applications and materials to be submitted to OSAC. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Oregon
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Oregon

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - OSAC Activities Chart
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact
OSAC - Higher Education Coordinating Commission
osac@hecc.oregon.gov
Tel: 541-687-7400 Address 3225 25th Street SE
Salem, OR 97302