Did you know?

Did you know about possible scholarships for youth in foster care?
Go check out this site. Just For Youth  !

The deadline for Fall 2011 is April 15th, so hurry and look into this if you have a teen who will be starting school in the fall!

Olene S. Walker Transition to Adult Living Scholarship

You can get up to $5,000 per year for college tuition, books, fees, supplies and living expenses.
Besides scholarship money, you’ll get to participate in extracurricular activities and work with a mentor who will help you succeed.

Who is Eligible

Youth who were in Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) foster care after age 14 or adopted after age 16, may be eligible.
Fall semester 2011 scholarship deadline is April 15th, 2011.
**Click here for information and to download an application

Number of Scholarships Available

University of Utah
Salt Lake Community College: 20
Utah Valley University: 10
Weber State University: 5 full time scholarships or part time equivalents
Ogden Weber ATC (OWATC): 5 full time scholarships or part time equivalents
College of Eastern Utah (CEU): 5 full time scholarships or part time equivalents
Southern Utah University (SUU): 5 full time scholarships or part time equivalents

Need Help?

Contact Patti VanWagoner at 801-652-2173 PWESTERN@utah.gov
or Jode Littlepage at 1-888-459-6884
jlittlep@utah.gov