The National Foster Parent Association offers up to six $500 scholarships to birth, foster, kinship, and youth adopted through foster care wishing to further their education beyond high school.  The applicant's parent, or another supportive adult, must be a member of the NFPA. Scholarships are awarded to high school-level students who are graduating or getting their GED.

One $500 scholarship each year is designated the Gordon Evans Scholarship in memory of a man who gave so much of himself to the NFPA and the many children he fostered, as well as the untold numbers of people whose lives he affected.

Application Requirements

• An application must be submitted by online form.
  
• Application, and all attachments, must be received by 5:00 PM Central on April 4, 2021.
• Have a parent, or other supportive adult, that is a member of the NFPA ( they can join now )
• A minimum of two letters of recommendation from foster parents, social workers, residential center, principal/teacher/guidance counselor, or employer.
  
• Essay in 300-500 words on "How my foster care experience has shaped my future goals."
  
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
  

If you plan to attend a College/University:

• Must be in your senior year of high school (regardless of age)
• Must provide a copy of high school transcript

If you plan to attend a Vocational/Technical School or Junior College:

• Must be at least 17 and no more than 21 years of age (either in school or out)

Congratulations to our well-deserving Scholarship Awardees! The National Foster Parent Association is proud of your success and wishes you the best of luck in your future!  

2015 SCHOLARSHIPS

2014 SCHOLARSHIPS