Fostering Scholars

The Fostering Scholars Program was established at Seattle University in 2006 to support youth who emancipate from foster care. The program provides both scholarship assistance and additional supports critical to retention and academic success. Students in the program receive financial, academic, and personal support towards the completion of an undergraduate degree at Seattle University. Fostering Scholars is made possible through generous contributions by private donors and a grant from the Stuart Foundation.

Application Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Applicants must be between 17-25 years of age at time of application.
2. Applicants must be (or have been until emancipation) a dependent youth in state, tribal, or federally recognized foster, group, or kinship care.
3. Applicants must reside in Washington State.
4. Applicants must have been offered admission to Seattle University as either a freshman or a transfer student.

For additional information about the Fostering Scholars Program, please contact Program Director Colleen Montoya Barbano at montoyac@seattleu.edu or (206) 296-2260.