Casey Family Scholars Program Offers College Scholarships

Casey Family Scholars Program will be accepting applications through OFA (www.orphan.org) until March 31st for undergraduate and graduate school support to college students who were in foster care. We are informing the higher education/financial aid community through their professional organizations, state child welfare offices, and advocates. We anticipate funding about 75 new undergraduate awards and up to ten graduate school awards for the 2010-11 academic year.

Attached is a Program Flyer that provides basic information, a link to the OFA application Web site, and contacts to answer any questions – from students and staff. We have found that college financial aid officers and support staff are excellent sources for referrals as they have contact with many students. We are especially looking to get this information to qualified applicants of color.