Foster Love American Industries Scholarship

The American Industries Trade Scholarship, offered in partnership with Foster Love and the Milligan Family Foundation, provides up to $10,000 over two years to support foster youth in earning a trade certification or vocational degree. This scholarship not only offers financial aid but also fosters personal, emotional, and social growth. Scholarship Details • Up to $10,000 in academic funding over two years • Supports tuition, fees, and other educational expenses • Promotes personal and social development through mentorship and community support Eligibility Criteria • Ages 17 to 25 during the application period • U.S. citizen • Proof of foster care experience required • High school graduate or GED holder • Plan to attend an accredited vocational-technical school, trade school, or two-year college • Must be pursuing a trade certification or vocational degree in one of the following fields: Plumbing Electrician Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Welding Masonry Appliance Repair Tool Manufacturing Auto Repair & Manufacturing Airplane Repair & Manufacturing Industrial Mechanical Systems Diesel Technology Machine Operator Metal Coating and Molding Construction Management Elevator Technician Carpentry Culinary Arts Agriculture & Horticulture Dental Technician Veterinarian Technician Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Radiology Technician • Plumbing • Electrician • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) • Welding • Masonry • Appliance Repair • Tool Manufacturing • Auto Repair & Manufacturing • Airplane Repair & Manufacturing • Industrial Mechanical Systems • Diesel Technology • Machine Operator • Metal Coating and Molding • Construction Management • Elevator Technician • Carpentry • Culinary Arts • Agriculture & Horticulture • Dental Technician • Veterinarian Technician • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) • Radiology Technician Application Process 1. Complete the scholarship application 2. Provide proof of acceptance into an accredited vocational or trade program 3. Submit documentation of foster care experience 4. Provide a personal statement detailing career goals and how the scholarship will support those goals The American Industries Trade Scholarship is a life-changing opportunity for foster youth seeking to build a successful career in the trades. Don’t miss your chance to receive up to $10,000 in financial aid and invaluable support!