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Washington State Governors' Scholarship for Foster Youth

Just a reminder that the deadline for the Governors' Scholarship for Foster Youth is quickly approaching! The scholarship application must be postmarked no later than November 10, 2009.

Please encourage students who fit the criteria noted below to apply. The scholarships will range from $1,000 to $4,000 per year, depending on the college of attendance.

The application is available on the CSF web site at www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/gs/index.htm.

To be eligible for the Governors' Scholarship for Foster Youth the student must:

• Be a permanent foster care youth in Washington State or in federal or tribal out-of-home care
• Be enrolled as a Washington State high school senior and on track to graduate from high school during the 2009-2010 academic year
• Have resided in Washington State for at least three academic years prior to high school graduation
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least a 2.0