Scholarship Undergraduate

Governors' Scholarship for Foster Youth Program

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$7,895
Avg. Amount Awarded
290
Days
March 9 2020
Application Deadline
38
Awarded last year
Yes
Renewable
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Description

The Washington State Governor's Scholarship for Foster Youth is a scholarship program that helps young men and women from foster care continue their education and earn a college degree from Washington state. Eligible students must meet specific criteria. The program has been supported by the current and former governors in Proceeds from the Governor's Cup, an annual golf tournament, provide funding for approximately 30-50 new scholars each year. Scholarship award amounts range from $2000 to $4000 depending on the college of attendance. The scholarship can be accessed for up to five years to complete an undergraduate study. Students much be enrolled full-time and maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to renew the scholarship each year.

Amount Details

$2,000
Low Amount Awarded
$4,000
High Amount Awarded
$300,000
Total Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkCitizenship requirements: US
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Washington
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Washington

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Contact Erica Meier
Director, Scholarship Services
info@collegesuccessfoundation.org
Tel: 425-416-2000
Fax: 425-416-2001 Address 1605 NW Sammamish Road, Suite 100
Issaquah, WA 98027