Forward Steps is currently accepting rolling applications for the 2025-2026 school year! Forward Steps supports Colorado’s current and former foster youth as they pursue a post-secondary education through financial, social and life-skills support. Forward Steps scholars receive:
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One-on-one mentoring
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Academic and career coaching
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Opportunities for personal and professional development
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Access to tutoring
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Community support
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Full-time scholars can receive up to $6,000 per school year (part-time applicants are accepted on a limited basis).
Any interested applicants must:
- have verifiable experience in the foster care system. More information about confirmation of foster care can be found here.
- apply before their 26th birthday.
- be residents of Colorado and plan to attend or are currently attending a postsecondary institution in Colorado.
- have a high school diploma or GED before beginning their first semester of college.
- demonstrate unmet financial need determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA).
Please visit the Forward Steps website for more details on applying.
If you have questions or need clarification, please contact us: (720) 795-4926 or email lauren@forwardsteps.org.
