SOM 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."