The scholarship does not open until January 1 but it their is quite a bit of paperwork involved and prior planning is key.
If you meet the criteria, PLEASE, PLEASE complete the scholarship application.
According to the site
1. Have been in foster care for one consecutive year at the time of their 18th birthday or high school graduation OR Have been adopted or taken into legal guardianship out of foster care after their 16th birthday OR Have lost both parents to death before the age of 18 and not been subsequently adopted. In this instance, copies of the death certificates must be provided.
2. Be accepted into or enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program at the undergraduate level (university, college, community college or vocational/technical institute).
3. Be under the age of 25 on March 31, 2008. NOTE: Although U.S. citizenship is not required for the OFA/Casey Scholarship, domicile is.
