Leonard and Dorothy Custer Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides opportunities for undergraduate students in Colorado or California who have been in foster care for at least two years at any time within five years before the scholarship deadline. The scholarship supports students who were in the foster care system for a minimum of 12 months within the last five years, including those who are emancipated, were adopted at age 15 or older, or are participating in the Guardianship Assistance Program, Independent Living Arrangement, or similar programs. Award amounts may be used towards the recipient's tuition, fees, supplies, and other educational expenses for the upcoming academic year. This is a one-time award, but past recipients and applicants are encouraged to reapply each year in a competitive process. An individual may only receive an award from this fund up to a total of four times. Applications are reviewed based on academic performance, scholastic potential, and financial need.