Bright Angel Scholars

We offer financial support over the course of four years to fund wrap around services that are not covered by tuition. Each scholar is paired with a mentor to ensure the success of foster youth in higher education.

 

Did You Know?

  • Only 50% of children in foster care graduate from high school.
  • 100% of children in foster care in the state of Texas receive free college tuition to a public Texas university.
  • 84% of foster youth express wanting to go to college, but only 3% go on to complete a four-year degree.

The goal of this program is to mitigate these statistics by providing financial and emotional support to students throughout their post-secondary career. This has proven to be a winning formula, with 60% of students achieving completion. 

We currently have 30 bright angel scholars and a total of 17 graduates since the program’s inception.

How to Get Involved:

  • Give an annual gift to cover one or more scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $12,000.
  • Serve as a mentor to a student and help them navigate college life.
  • Volunteer by creating care packages for scholars and providing other
    college-related items.
  • If you are interested in becoming a mentor or funding a scholarship contact our Director of Programs emily@fosterangelsctx.org.

Applicants for the scholarship must:

  • Reside in and attend an accredited public, post-secondary education program in Texas. Post-secondary education programs are defined as any accredited vocational or trade schools, two year colleges, or four year universities.
  • Applicants must be a current/former youth who experienced foster care.
  • Applicants must be 26 years of age or younger at time of application
  • Applicants must have completed high school or obtained a GED
  • Applicants must be accepted into an accredited post-secondary program with the intent to enroll in a minimum of part time status
  • Applicants must remain in good academic standing
  • Applicants must send proof of FAFSA application (if eligible)
  • Applicants must be willing to commit to participating in a mentoring program, and a minimum of quarterly check-ins with Foster Angels of Central Texas Program Director.
  • Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, counselor, supervisor, caseworker or other professionals.

How to Apply:

All applications must be completed and submitted by May 16th, 2025 by 5pm CST. No incomplete applications will be considered. Information about how the letter of recommendation can be submitted will be shared after your online application is submitted. If you have any questions regarding the application, please reach out to scholarship@fosterangelsctx.org.

Scholarship award amounts will be determined based on thoughtfulness and effort, financial need, and your current enrollment status for your program. Scholarship award recipients will receive differing amounts based on full or part time enrollment status.

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