College & Scholarship Resources
Planning for college, trade school, or a career after high school can feel overwhelming. We've gathered these resources to help current and former foster youth find scholarships, educational opportunities, career programs, and support for their next step.
Scholarships & Financial Support
Financial assistance and educational opportunities for current and former foster youth.
Dondiego Family Youth Scholarship Fund
Provides competitive $500 scholarships to eligible graduating high school seniors who meet the program requirements.
LEARN MORE ›Investing in the Success of Foster Youth
Supports students with lived experience in foster care who are pursuing college or vocational education through financial support, mentoring, and leadership development.
LEARN MORE ›C. Ed Davis PAL Scholarship
For eligible former foster youth pursuing government, political science, history, or other pre-law fields. Awards are distributed at $500 per semester for basic non-tuition needs.
LEARN MORE ›Family Fellowship Scholarship
Combines financial assistance with mentoring, guidance, and a supportive community for current and former foster youth pursuing a bachelor's degree.
LEARN MORE ›Foster Love Trade Scholarship
Helps current and former foster youth pursue trade school, vocational training, or other approved career pathways.
LEARN MORE ›In Loving Memory of Vanna Almond
The Vanna Almond Scholarship Fund continues her legacy by helping foster youth pursue education beyond high school.
Vanna Almond Scholarship Fund
Vanna Almond's passion for education and helping underserved children deeply inspired The WHIT Program founder Jennifer Lisson, who established a scholarship fund in her honor.
The WHIT Program provides free tutoring to foster children and has served more than 650 students. Through the Vanna Almond Scholarship Fund, her legacy will continue opening doors for children in need by providing scholarship funding for foster youth to attend college, trade school, or a university.
Support the Vanna Almond Scholarship Fund
Donate by mail:
The WHIT Program
PO Box 928
San Angelo, TX 76902
College Foster Care Resources
Find programs and support for students with foster care experience at colleges and universities across Texas.
Fostering Ram Success
Support including academic coaching, scholarship guidance, housing assistance and career exploration.
Learn More ›FACES
Foster Care Alumni Creating Educational Success supports students' academic, financial, career and social well-being.
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Fostering the Future
Personalized resources, guidance, campus connections and community for students with lived experience in foster care or adoption.
Learn More ›Fostering Success Initiative
Advisory and peer mentoring plus academic, personal and professional support for former foster care youth.
Learn More ›Horns Helping Horns
Community, mentoring, educational support and connections to financial and nonfinancial resources.
Learn More ›Spark Program
Support for students with foster and kinship care experience, including college-transition guidance and educational resources.
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PUSH / TRAC
A campus-wide support network for students with foster care experience and connections to transitional living services.
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FHAR
Advocacy, housing and community referrals, school and hygiene supplies, transportation support and other resources.
Learn More ›Fostering Futures Program
Holistic services from admissions through alumni, along with campus connections and career support.
Learn More ›Frontiers Program
Year-round support and guidance for students who have experienced foster care and are attending or interested in TWU.
Learn More ›FAST Academy
A free summer residential bridge program helping foster care alumni prepare for college and potentially earn college credit.
Learn More ›Foster Care Alumni Success Center
A statewide initiative helping foster youth navigate college enrollment and connect with educational support.
Learn More ›Career Exploration
Opportunities for students interested in exploring healthcare careers.
Shannon Health offers educational and career exploration programs for students interested in pursuing healthcare careers.
[email protected] • 325-747-5243
Shannon Learner Shadowing Program
Students can observe healthcare professionals, explore healthcare roles, and gain insight into the medical field.
How to Apply- Email [email protected] to request an application.
- Obtain approval from the Shannon department where shadowing will occur.
- Complete required HR clearance and receive a Shannon Learner Badge.
- Required immunizations / titers and a negative TB test
- Current flu vaccine during flu season
- Shannon Learner Orientation
- Copy of photo ID or driver's license
- ID-style observer photo
- Completed information packet
Shannon Career, Medical & Nursing Camps
Shannon's Career Camp, Medical Camp, and Nursing Camp provide hands-on experiences in healthcare fields and opportunities to explore different healthcare roles while gaining practical skills.
How to apply: Applications are sent upon request. Email [email protected] to begin the application process.
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You don't have to figure it out alone. Explore these opportunities, find support, and take your next step.