Education: College / Higher Ed

Washington - Seattle University Fostering Scholar Program

About this resource

The Fostering Scholars program was established in 2006 at Seattle University in order to promote the educational attainment of current and former foster youth. The program is designed to identify students whose achievements and goals mirror the University’s mission and to allow these exceptional students to fully focus on their goals by providing financial, academic, and personal support towards the completion of an undergraduate degree.

Eligibility

  • Highly motivated to attend and succeed in college
  • Between 17-25 years old at time of application
  • Currently a dependent youth in state, tribal, or federally recognized foster, group, or kinship care OR aged out of state, tribal, or federally recognized care
  • Residing in Washington State
  • Offered admission to Seattle University as either a freshman or transfer student to begin fall quarter

Address

901 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
United States