Hello!

AFFCF is pleased to bring you the latest information about the resources you need to help you and your student get ready for post-secondary studies.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

There are many scholarship opportunities available for students to apply for during April ahead of classes starting this fall!

1) Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation Scholarship

A supportive scholarship program for undergraduate degree-seeking students who reached or will be reaching age 18 in foster care.

Students must be under the age of 25 when they apply, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or have earned their GED, and be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours for the Fall 2026 semester.

The number of scholarships available is limited and as such, the application is competitive; Students whose total expenses exceed their financial aid and income sources will be given priority consideration.

Please note this is for new applicants to the AFFCF scholarship program. Students who are currently members of the AFFCF scholarship program have a separate renewal process in May.

Deadline alert: 4/30/26

Click here to apply

2) The Blavin Bettin Scholarship at Northern Arizona University

A supportive scholarship program for in-person Northern Arizona University undergraduate students (Flagstaff Mountain campus) who experienced time in foster care, were an emancipated minor, or experienced homelessness while unaccompanied.

More information, Frequently Asked Questions, and how to apply are found at the link below.

Deadline alert: 4/30/26

Click here to apply

3) The Foster Love Family Scholarship

A supportive scholarship program for students who will be attending a public or non-profit college or university full-time (12 credit hours) to pursue a Bachelor degree.

Students who are U.S. Citizens ages 18 - 24 can apply if they fall into one of the below categories:

• Exited foster care via adoption or by having a legal guardian appointed after age 13.

• Were in foster care for 12 consecutive months prior to turning, and including turning, age 18.



• Orphaned for at least one year at time of 18th birthday.

Deadline alert: 5/1/26

Click here to apply

4) The Foster Love Trade Scholarship

Up to $10,000 in academic funding over two years to help students with foster care backgrounds overcome financial hurdles in earning a trade certification or vocational degree.

The scholarship is open to students ages 17-25 who are U.S. Citizens. Please see the website for more detailed information and the list of trade programs eligible for the scholarship.

Deadline alert: 5/8/26

Click here to apply

Thank you for taking the time to familiarize yourself with post-secondary resources!

Another way to learn more about different financial aid options for post-secondary education for students with foster care backgrounds is by downloading the AFFCF Post-Secondary Education Resource Guide. All of the links are clickable.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,



Erika Klotz

Post-Secondary Program Manager

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Office: (602) 775-5786

Cell: (480) 881-1354

www.affcf.org