Casey Family Scholars Program
Good Afternoon – I am pleased to announce that our Casey Family
Scholars Program will be accepting applications through OFA
(www.orphan.org <http://www.orphan.org> ) until March 31st for
undergraduate and graduate school support to college students who were
in foster care. We are informing the higher education/financial aid
community through their professional organizations, state child welfare
offices, and advocates.
We anticipate funding about 75 new undergraduate awards & up to ten
graduate school awards for the 2010-11 academic year. We are especially
encouraging applications from eligible students of color.
I have attached a program flyer that provides basic information, a link
to the OFA application web site, and contacts to answer any questions -
from students and staff. We have found that college financial aid
officers and support staff are excellent sources for referrals as they
have contact with many students. We are especially looking to get this
information to qualifies applicants of color.
Your assistance in providing this information to your contacts and
eligible students is appreciated..
With the March 31st phase one application deadline, we want to
disseminate this information as soon as possible. I am available to
provide additional information at any time.
John Emerson
Postsecondary Education Advisor
Casey Family Programs (www.casey.org <http://www.casey.org/> )
1300 Dexter Ave North, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 282-7300
(206) 291-4647 cell
(206) 282-3555 fax
Doris Avalos
Executive Director K-12
West Contra Costa Unified School District
1108 Bissell Ave. Room 227
Richmond, CA 94801
Phone: (510) 231-1128 Fax: (510) 620-2169
