Scholarships for foster youth in Kansas or Utah?

I'm a foster youth junior living in Utah, but I might move to Kansas for senior year. Do scholarships specifically target students in these states, and how can someone in my situation apply?

Yes, there are numerous scholarships specifically for foster youth, as well as scholarships specific to Utah and Kansas residents. Among these are the Utah Foster Care scholarship and the Kansas Foster Child Educational Assistance Program.

Utah Foster Care offers multiple scholarships for foster youth, targeting those pursuing higher education (including two-year programs, undergraduate, and technical schools). You can start your application process by visiting the Utah Foster Care website, where you can fill out and submit the application online.

For Kansas, the Foster Child Educational Assistance Act provides tuition waiver to state universities, community colleges, and technical colleges for students who were in DCF custody. To apply, you have to fill out a Dependency Information Form provided by your school’s financial aid office and get it verified through DCF. After verification, submit it to your school’s financial aid office for processing.

Also, you can check Appily, which allows you to filter scholarship opportunities by criteria such as foster care experience or residence in a specific state.

Remember, scholarships have unique requirements and deadlines, so it's important to stay organized and ask questions if any part of the application is unclear. Best of luck in your pursuit of higher education!