Young adults who have experienced foster care on or after their 13th birthday have less than a month to apply for the scholarship from the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund, the Michigan Department of Treasury said Wednesday.
Money available for Michigan residents who experienced foster care
May 10, 2021
LANSING, Mich. The Michigan Department of Treasury reminds young adults who have experienced foster care on or after their 13th birthday that they are eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund.
The Fostering Futures Scholarship application period for academic year 2021-22 will stay open until June 30. Eligible students enrolled at a Michigan degree-granting college or university may now apply to receive scholarship funds for tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies.
“Fostering Futures Scholarships make a difference in the lives of foster care youth who aspire to attend college,” said Robin Lott, director of the Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning. “Those who have experienced foster care typically don’t have the support systems in place for college costs. Every dollar helps create opportunities for our youth who have experienced foster
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Fostering Futures Scholarship Application Period Now Open
May 6, 2021
The Michigan Department of Treasury reminds young adults who have experienced foster care on or after their 13
th birthday that they are eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund.
The Fostering Futures Scholarship application period for academic year 2021-22 will stay open until June 30, 2021. Eligible students enrolled at a Michigan degree-granting college or university may now apply to receive scholarship funds for tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies. Fostering Futures Scholarships make a difference in the lives of our foster care youth who aspire to attend college, said Robin Lott, director of the Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning. Those who have experienced foster care typically don t have the support systems in place for college costs. Every dollar helps create opportunities for our youth who have experienced foster care.
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Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund To Host Holiday Trivia Night
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Dec. 16, 2020
In an effort to continue raising funds for Michigan’s foster youth, the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund will host a holiday-themed virtual trivia night from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17.
“We received so much support for trivia night that we had to do a themed event for the holidays” said Robin Lott, director of the Office of Postsecondary Financial Services. “We may not be able to meet in person, but we can still support our foster care youth virtually.”
The event will feature surprise guests, prizes and other engaging activities. Participants show off trivia knowledge while supporting a great cause.