Orangewood Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

The Orangewood Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship is a scholarship program that supports current and former foster youth who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university. The eligibility criteria for the scholarship are as follows:

• Foster Youth Status: Applicants must have been in the foster care system in Orange County, California, for at least two years after the age of 13.
• Enrollment: Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university.
• Academic Performance: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Career Goals: Applicants must have a clear interest in pursuing a career that benefits foster youth or other disadvantaged populations.
• Other Requirements: Applicants may be required to provide additional information, such as letters of recommendation or a personal statement, depending on the specific scholarship for which they are applying.

The application process for the Orangewood Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship typically opens in the fall, and the deadline to apply is usually in the winter. Applicants are required to submit an application, official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.