Selection Process
We are now accepting applications for the 2010 - 2011 academic year.
Timeline
April 15, 2010: Postmark deadline for submission of application materials.
April 26 - May 21, 2010: Board review and interviews.
May 31: Award notifications mailed.
Apply Now by Downloading PDF Forms
Upon completing both application forms, you can do one of the following:
- Email forms to Amber Austin at aaustin@stewardshipforkids.org
- Mail forms to The Stewardship Foundation, Inc. | 1266 E. Main Street, Suite 700R | Stamford, CT 06902
The following information provides a general set of guidelines for applicants as well as an outline of the criteria the Board of Trustees will be looking for in selecting scholarship recipients.
Application Guidelines
- Applicant must be between the ages of 17 and 23.
- Applicant must be living in out-of-home care or have been emacipated from out-of-home care due to state age limit.
- Applicant must be unmarried and without children.
- Applicant must be either enrolled in, or accepted to an accredited post-secondary academic program.
- Applicant must submit the following:
- Foundation application
- Two recommendation forms, one from a teacher and the other from a school counselor, care giver or foster care agency.
- High school transcript and an SAT or ACT score (if applicable). If the student is already attending a post-secondary program, then the previous year's transcript is to be submitted.
- Copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) or current financial aid package if already attending college.
- Applicant must also apply for financial aid through the college or university.
- Applicant must participate in an interview by the Board of Trustees.
Selection Criteria
- The financial need of the student
- Academic performance
- Contribution to the school community
- Teacher and/or caregiver recommendations
- The information provided on the student application form, including the short answer and essay