Foster Youth Success Initiative Program

🎓 FYSI Scholarship Opportunities

Empowering Current & Former Foster Youth at Fullerton College

The Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI) at Fullerton College offers students access to a wide variety of scholarships—both through our campus programs and from external partners—designed to support your educational goals.

1. Friends of Fullerton College Foundation Scholarships

  • Deadline: April 11, 2025

  • Description: Offers a variety of scholarships for Fullerton College students across different majors and backgrounds. Some scholarships specifically support foster youth, adopted students, or orphans.

2. Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award

  • Deadline: November 15, 2025

  • Description: Provides financial assistance to women who are the primary earners for their families and are pursuing education or training. Awards can be up to $16,000.

3. Univision’s “Tu Futuro” Scholarship

  • Deadline: April 15, 2025

  • Description: A scholarship program aimed at supporting Latino students in their pursuit of higher education. Details may vary by region; check the specific link for eligibility and application requirements. 

4. Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholar Program

  • Deadline: February 15, 2025

  • Description: Offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to students of Hispanic heritage. Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students across all fields of study. ​

5. Scholarship America Opportunities

    • Deadlines: Vary by scholarship; upcoming deadlines include April 21, April 30, and May 19, 2025

    • Description: A platform offering various scholarships for students nationwide. Opportunities cater to diverse fields and backgrounds; some are specifically for community college students.

🔍 Additional Scholarship Search Platforms

Explore these platforms to discover more scholarship opportunities tailored to your background, interests, and academic goals:

If you need assistance with applications, personal statements, or gathering recommendation letters, feel free to reach out to the FYSI team at Fullerton College. We’re here to support you every step of the way!