Orphan Foundation of America

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Orphan Foundation of America

21351 Gentry Dr., Ste. 130
Sterling, VA20166
Ph: (571)203-0270
Fax: (571)203-0273
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.orphan.org

Casey Family Scholars Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide opportunities and resources for America's foster youth to pursue their education and succeed in life. Focus: Health care services. Qualif.: Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program at the undergraduate level in a college, university, vocational or technical institute. Applicants must be children under the age of 25, who have spent at least 12 months in foster care and who were not subsequently adopted. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial needs and scholastic standing.

Funds Avail.: $10,000. To Apply: Applicants must complete the application form. Contact: scholarships@ orphan.org

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