American Industries Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Together We Rise
In a collaboration between Foster Love and the Milligan Family Foundation,we are excited to offer this incredible scholarship program tailored to elevating the experiences of current and former foster youth across America.
The American Industries Trade Scholarship offers a powerful opportunity, granting up to $10,000 in academic funding over two years to help foster youth overcome financial hurdles in earning a trade certification or vocational degree. Beyond financial aid, this scholarship stands as a pillar of support for young individuals, fostering their personal, emotional, and social growth.
Are you ready to take charge of your future and join the ranks of driven young trade professionals? Click below to apply.
American Industries Scholarship Application
The main objective of the American Industries Scholarship is to provide access to academic and workforce opportunities for America’s current and former foster youth.
Eligibility
- Individuals seeking eligibility must fall within ages 18 to 25 in the year of application.
- Those applying must hold United States citizenship.
- Those seeking consideration should provide evidence of acceptance into an accredited two-year public or nonprofit college or vocational school, with the intent to enroll on a full-time basis.
- Candidates are required to have successfully completed high school or obtained a GED during the application year.
- Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Have resided in either public or private foster care in the United States for a continuous 12-month period leading up to and including their 18th birthday.
- Have experienced orphanhood for a minimum of one year by the time of their 18th birthday.
The applicant is majoring in the following high-demand trades:
- Plumbing
- Electrician
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Welding
- Masonry
- Appliance Repair
- Appliance Repair
- Tool Manufacturing
- Auto Repair & Manufacturing
- Industrial Mechanical Systems
- Diesel Technology
- Machine Operator
- Metal Casting and Molding
- Dental Technician
- Veterinarian Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Radiology Technician
- Construction Management