The National Foster Parent Association has grants available for adopted children, foster children and biological children of licensed foster parents. These scholarships are specifically for college and higher education or vocational training.
The Orphan Foundation of America is one of the largest funding bodies for foster children. Grants and scholarships are available to current and former foster children. Specifically the OFA has the education and training voucher programs, which are federally funded grants from the state government. It also has the OFA-sponsored scholarship program, Casey family scholars program and NC reach for foster children in North Carolina.
Of the two main grants provided by the foundation, one helps foster children 18 and older become self sufficient. These grants help foster children find and keep housing, create lasting connections with the community and develop the skills needed to live independently.
The Foster Child Grant Program is specifically for foster children in Massachusetts. This grant is used for for education or training, specifically for certificate programs or undergraduate degrees. The grant offers $6,000 per year for study.