Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Thoughtfulness and effort: 

  • Please take time to thoroughly answer and complete all questions on the application, and use a spelling/grammar check before submitting.

    • NOTE: We recognize that AI is a tool that is becoming widely utilized in daily life. However, we want to read your responses to our essay prompts, not ChatGPT. Applicants who utilize AI to write entire essay responses will not be considered.

  • Financial need: 

    • We understand that college can be very costly even for students who are able to utilize the tuition and fee waiver. Please share with us the impact receiving this scholarship and financial support would have on your academic performance.

  • Commitment and Readiness: 

    • Please share how your high school or previous college experience has prepared you, and how you plan to ensure your academic success. 

    • Maintaining good program pace is one of the criteria that allows scholars to remain in our program. We want you to share what your plan is to stay on track for completion.

  • Fit for the program: 

    • While we will consider applications from students who do not plan to enroll full time, we will prioritize those who will do so. If full-time enrollment is not possible for you, please make sure to explain why, as well as what would need to happen in order for you to be able to enroll full time.

    • We are also implementing an official alumni program for scholars who have exited the program and will be looking for scholars who are willing to maintain contact with Foster Angels.