Since 2018, the Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation has offered scholarships to help current and former foster youth pursue their academic and professional dreams. While just 3% of foster youth obtain college degrees, those numbers are improving. Thanks to our supportive donors, we’ve helped hundreds of talented, ambitious individuals across LA chart a new course for their futures.
The Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation’s 2025 Scholarship is open now! Deadline to apply is May 16, 2025.
BMCF Scholarships Are Unique
• We impose no age limit for applicants
• Scholarships are renewable and range from $450 to $3,000
• Funding can be used for any accredited high school, undergraduate, postgraduate, or vocational institution
eligibility and how to apply
• Must have been or currently be a dependent (foster child) in Los Angeles County
• Must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited secondary school, vocational school, community college,
or 4-year college or university
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
How to Apply
• Complete the application form here
• Include your most recent transcript from your current institution
• Include verification of your status as a current or former foster youth with DCFS
• Share a 500-word personal statement
When are bmcf scholarships announced?
Applications are open annually from February to May. Recipients are notified each August.
If you don’t receive a scholarship this year, we encourage you to submit again during the next application period. We review each application on a case-by-case basis.
Questions? Please contact BMCF Scholarship Committee Chair Dr. Cynthia Hudley at [email protected] to learn more.
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