Other Scholarship Resources for Foster Youth

Below is information about scholarship opportunities for foster youth, including scholarships for undocumented youth.

Additional Scholarship Resources 

• Southcoast Community Foundation Scholarships is a portal application for MA residents that matches students with available scholarships. 

• Career One Stop provides access to a national scholarship database and can provide support in seeking employment.  

• Scott Isaacson Scholarships offers 4 scholarships to seniors/higher education students who are/were in foster care, reside in the US, and are planning to attend an accredited vocational school or college.  

• Umps Care offers 4 scholarships annually to seniors/current higher education students who are/were adopted at age 13 or older and reside in the US.  

• The Key Program Scholarship is a scholarship for students aged 25 and under, pursuing an educational or vocational certificate/degree, who have had prior experience with services through Key or a youth servicing agency in MA or RI, and have demonstrated academic success and a commitment to their own development.   

• The Helene Giordano Memorial Scholarship Fund is for youth in DCF care who are pursuing education at accredited institutions of higher learning. 2 scholarships (up to $2,500) are available to eligible students based on academic merit and financial need. 

• Fidelity Education Assistance/Fidelity Scholars Program provides scholarships to help students overcome barriers and graduate debt-free from a 2/4 year or certificate program. Scholarships include mentorship by Fidelity associates, internship/apprenticeship guidance, and financial education programming.  

• The Schoolhouse Connections Organization provides scholarships for youth that have experienced homelessness and offers support from staff and peers while navigating college and moving into the workforce.  

• The Massachusetts High Demand Scholarship Program offers scholarships for students at MA public and independent institutions pursuing a degree in STEM, a Health Profession, or Education. 

Scholarships Resources for Undocumented Youth 

• Scholarships.com provides a list of scholarship resources for undocumented youth. 

• Education USA provides resources for pursuing higher education and scholarships for undocumented students.  

• CT Student for a Dream Scholarship List provides a list of resources for undocumented youth.