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.

THE AFFCF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

IS OPEN 4/1/25 - 4/30/25

The AFFCF Scholarship application is now open from 4/1/25 - 4/30/25 for new applicants who will be enrolled in the Fall 2025 semester.

This is for new applicants, NOT students who are already part of the AFFCF Scholarship program. Students who are already part of the AFFCF Scholarship program have a much shorter renewal process in May after the semester ends.

New applicants to the AFFCF Scholarship program will:

• Have reached (or will be reaching) age 18 in foster care (ward of the state of Arizona or in tribal foster care in Arizona)

• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher from high school or most recent college semester completed (or have earned their GED)

• Be under the age of 25

• Enroll in a minimum of six credit hours for the Fall 2025 semester in an undergraduate degree-seeking program (Associate degree or Bachelor degree)

The AFFCF Scholarship application requires one letter of recommendation (from either a personal or academic reference).

If applicants do not yet have their Fall 2025 class schedule, an acceptance letter or a document explaining enrollment status can be uploaded in place of the Fall 2025 class schedule.

Students will need to provide a class schedule prior to scholarship funds being disbursed, if awarded.

Applicants can sign in and out of the application portal as needed, their work will be saved. Applicants will need to click "Submit" by 4/30/25 at the latest, to submit their application.

Application deadline: 4/30/25

Within Reach Conference:

Empowering Foster Youth in Higher Education

Registration Now OPEN!

Conference Information:

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

8:30am to 4:00pm

Mesa Community College – Navajo Room

1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202

Audience: We welcome all supportive adults who work with youth and young adults in foster care, including case managers, foster parents, group home staff, CASAs, volunteers, mentors, etc. While youth and young adults are always welcome, the primary focus will be on supportive adults.

Workshops: Join colleges, universities, community organizations, and government agencies throughout Arizona to learn about supportive programs for college-bound youth and young adults.

Workshops from:

ASU – Bridging Success

ASU – First Star

Maricopa Community Colleges – Bridging Success

GCU – Fostering Futures

Arizona Friends of Foster Children (AFFCF)

Department of Child Safety (DCS)

NAU – Blavin Bettin Scholars

EVIT – HopeTech

Foster Success Education Services – AZ ETV

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

(602) 775-5786

www.affcf.org