The Foster Love and AVB BrandSource Trade Scholarship provides $12,000 to transition-aged and aging-out foster youth pursuing careers in America's high-demand trades. This scholarship is designed to ease financial pressures while providing recipients with access to workforce opportunities, career coaching, and personal development services for long-term success.
Scholarship Details
- Amount: $12,000
- Supports tuition, fees, and other educational expenses
- Provides career coaching and personal development services
- Designed for transition-aged and aging-out foster youth
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must provide proof of foster care
- Ages 17 to 25 during the application period
- U.S. citizen
- High school graduate or GED holder
- Plan to attend an accredited vocational-technical school, trade school, or two-year college
- Must be pursuing a trade certification or vocational degree in one of the following fields:
- Construction Management
- Plumbing
- Electrician
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Appliance Repair
- Carpentry & Woodwork
- Elevator Technician
- Tool Manufacturing
- Auto Repair & Manufacturing
- Airplane Repair & Manufacturing
- Industrial Mechanical Systems
- Diesel Technology
- Machine Operator
- Metal Casting and Molding
- Culinary Arts
- Agriculture & Horticulture
- Welding
- Masonry
- Cabinet Making
- Equipment Operator
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Technician
- Glazier
- Electronic Repair
- Equipment Operation
- Commercial Truck Driving
- Real Estate
Application Process
- Complete the scholarship application.
- Provide proof of acceptance into an accredited vocational or trade program.
- Submit documentation of foster care experience.
- Include a personal statement detailing career goals and how the scholarship will support those goals.
- Submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or employers.
The Foster Love and AVB BrandSource Trade Scholarship is an incredible opportunity to secure financial support while gaining access to invaluable career and personal development resources. Apply today to take the next step toward a successful career!