Orphan Foundation of America

The Orphan Foundation of America is committed to helping parentless teens make the
difficult transition from foster care into independent adulthood.

As part of its mission, the foundation awards scholarships ranging between $1,500 and $10,000 a year to students pursuing two- or four-year degrees, or a vocational training certificate.

Applicants to the OFA/Casey Family Scholars program must:

• have been in foster care or a ward of the court for at least one year (twelve months) at the time of their 18th birthday; 
• be under the age of 25 on April 1, 2004 ; and
• be enrolled in or have applied to college or a vocational training program.

See the Orphan Foundation Web site for complete program guidelines and application procedures: click here