The Taylor J. Ertel Scholarship Fund for Foster Children provides financial assistance to students who have been admitted to a program of study: training may range from short vocational courses such as cosmetology, data entry or welding, through college and graduate study.
Scholarship Details
- Supports a variety of educational paths, including vocational training, college, and graduate study.
- Eligible training programs include fields such as cosmetology, data entry, welding, and other approved programs
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have been placed in foster care by a child welfare agency at some point in their life
- Must be admitted to an eligible program of study, including vocational, undergraduate or graduate programs
Application Process
- Confirm that you meet the residency, foster care, and enrollment requirements
- Obtain admission to an eligible vocational, college, or graduate program
- Complete the scholarship application and provide any required supporting documentation
- Submit your application and await notification of the scholarship decision
If you are a Pennsylvania resident who has been placed in foster care by a child welfare agency at some point in your life and are pursuing a college education, we encourage you to apply.
