Jordan demonstrating his awesome dance moves
The ACFPA Scholarship program was re-launched in the Fall of 2016. Scholarships can be used to supplement the cost of enrichment and academic activities for children in care.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarships are available for foster, adopted and biological youth of currently licensed foster parents as well as relative caregivers and non-related extended family members who have an open case with the County. To be eligible for these scholarships, the caregiver must be a good standing member of the ACFPA. Additionally, applicant must be applying for or currently enrolled in the program that will help them attain their educational or enrichment goals.
Each scholarship is for a maximum of $300. There is a limit of one scholarship per child per year.
Scholarship Types
Academic Support Scholarships: Our Academic Support Scholarships provide children and youth with resources to help them be successful in their core education. Examples of resources in this category include private or group tutoring, study aides and test preparation classes.
Enrichment Scholarships: Our Enrichment Scholarships help children and youth round out their core education by providing financial assistance to pursue enrichment activities after school or during summer/winter breaks. These include activities that encourage creative healthy outlets, including the arts and/or sports.
Achievement Scholarship: As our youth begin their journey into adulthood, the ACFPA would like to encourage their pursuit of furthering their education and reaching their career goals. The intent of this scholarship is to assist with expenses associated with preparing and applying for higher education/college or trade type programs along with participation expenses, work programs and internships (both paid and unpaid), and job search and attainment endeavors.
Scholarship Periods
Scholarship periods are open based on available budget.
| Application Period | Notice to Applicants |
| Jan 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 1 |
| Apr 1 – Jun 15 | Jul 1 |
| Jul 1- Aug 15 | Sept 1 |
| Sept 1 – Oct 15 | Nov 1 |
Application Process
Applying for a scholarship is easy. As the caregiver with an active ACFPA membership, select and complete the ACFPA Scholarship Application/Nomination Form provided below prior to the application deadline. If not completing the online version, then mail the completed application to: ACFPA, 1271 Washington Ave #659, San Leandro, CA 94577, ATTN: Scholarship Committee. Or email to torfeh@acfpa1.org, Subject Line: Scholarship.
See the Scholarship Process Checklist document for step-by-step details.
What People Say
Zoe enjoying music lessons
“C. is going to her theater camp and C. to his soccer camp this coming up week.
We highly appreciate the scholarships! What a treat to help this family of ours to inspire us to continue to be grounded and aim for a ceiling of opportunities for a overall healthy life.”
Adoptive parent
“Your scholarship inspires us to keep our commitment to [our child’s] weekly gymnastic class on Saturday mornings.
It is helping us not only financially but also shows us support for our whole effort of raising her with overall health and continuously thriving.”
Foster parent
ACFPA relies on donations from individuals and organizations to fund the Scholarship program. Donations can be made online or through the mail. See the Donations page of this website for more information. If requested, ACFPA is happy to provide information regarding how your donation was used. All donations are tax deductible.
We would like to thank the following organizations for their support of our Scholarship programs:
Lawrence Livermore National LLNS Security, Community Gift Program
East Bay Orphan Care, 1st Presbyterian Church of Castro Valley
Other Scholarship Resources:
Visit the Resources page for more Scholarship and Financial Aid options.
alamedacountyfosterparentassociation.org 