Since 2018, the Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation has offered scholarships to help current and former foster youth pursue their academic and professional dreams.
Typically, fewer than 6% of foster youth obtain college degrees—but those numbers are improving. Thanks to our supportive donors, we’ve helped hundreds of talented, ambitious individuals across LA chart a new course for their futures.
Applications for the Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation’s 2026 Scholarship will be open from April 1, 2026, to May 15, 2026.
No applications submitted before April 1 or after May 15 will be considered.
BMCF Scholarships Are Unique
• We prioritize funding older system-impacted individuals to help fill gaps in state and federal funding
• Scholarships are renewable
• Funding can be used for accredited undergraduate, postgraduate, or vocational institutions
eligibility and how to apply
• Must have been or currently be a dependent (foster child) in Los Angeles County
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be enrolled in an accredited vocational school, community college,
or 4-year college or university
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
How to Apply
• Complete the application form here
• Include your most recent transcripts
• Include verification of your status as a current or former foster youth with DCFS
• Share a 500-word personal statement
When are bmcf scholarships announced?
Applications open annually each spring. Recipients are typically notified in August.
If you don’t receive a scholarship this year, we encourage you to submit again during the next application period! We review each application on a case-by-case basis.
Questions? Please contact us at scholarshipinfo@biddymason.com.