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Fostering Scholars Program
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Description

The Fostering Scholars Scholarship Program provides financial aid, academic coaching, a supportive community, and a transformative college experience to students who have experienced the foster care system. For over 17 years, Fostering Scholars has awarded nearly 90 full scholarships to cover undergraduate tuition, books and fees, year-round housing and a range of academic and personal supports to promote the educational attainment of these exceptional students.

Program Outcomes

  • 64 graduates (June 2023)
  • 15-22 scholars enrolled annually
  • A retention rate of 80% 2006-2020
  • Fostering Scholars' comprehensive program of support makes it a national model and one of the only programs of its kind at a private, independent university.
  • Scholar alumni are successfully pursuing careers and post-graduate degrees in a wide range of fields including accounting, cancer research, law, nursing, education, software development and social work.

    • Fostering Scholars Challenge

    64 gifts will unlock an additional $20,000 thanks to Pat & Joe Desimone.


    Track the progress of this and many other challenges here!

    Why are donations necessary?

    • 70% of youth in the foster care system would like to attend college one day

    Thanks To Our Recent Donors!