To empower Michigan students who have experienced foster care by providing essential financial support for higher education and championing academic success while expanding future opportunities.
Established by the Michigan Legislature through Public Act 525 of 2008.
To ensure every eligible Michigan student who has experienced foster care has the opportunity to pursue their higher education goals while reducing financial barriers; allowing them to realize and achieve their dreams.
See how we helped Michigan students who've experienced foster care access higher education by reducing financial barriers and opening the door to future opportunities.
View the 2025 Impact ReportAccess downloadable fact sheets, images, and background information about our mission to empower Michigan foster youth on their journey to and through college. Everything you need to tell their stories with accuracy and heart.
The Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund, housed in the Michigan Department of Treasury, is a Sec. 170 (c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide scholarships to former foster youth enrolled at Michigan colleges and universities. The Fund was established in 2012 to provide scholarships to students who have experienced foster care and do not have adequate financial resources to attend college. It was re-established as an endowment and scholarship trust fund in 2015 by amendment to Public Act 525 of 2008. Your donation may be tax deductible.
MET-CTP Tax ID: 38-6000134
*The FFS endowment fund does not incur any administration fees, and up to 5% of earnings may be used towards scholarships annually.
