We present this scholarship in honor of Scott Isaacson, the Account Manager at Integrity Staffing who was tragically lost in 2019 due to workplace violence in Phoenix. Scott and his husband Kevin were huge advocates of foster care programs and proudly adopted their son from a foster program in Reno NV. Integrity Staffing has been a great supporter and partner of Comfort Cases for years.
About the Scholarship
In 2015, Comfort Cases began awarding scholarships to support youth in foster care attending college or trade school. For the 2023-2024 school year, gracious supporters of the Comfort Cases Scholarship Program have sponsored funding for up to four (4) scholarships. Each scholarship will provide financial assistance to up to four (4) graduating high school seniors or current college students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program or trade school program in the Fall of 2023. According to the most recent research, less than 3% of youth in foster care graduate from college. The Comfort Cases community is committed to changing that number. Education opens doors to better opportunities, and every child deserves the chance for a bright future.
Award Criteria
The Comfort Cases Scholarship Award Committee will evaluate each submission from applicants based on leadership skills/qualities, academic interests, and expressed need.
Applicant MUST be:
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- A graduating high school senior or current higher education student
- Currently or formerly in foster care
- A resident of the United States
- Planning to attend a full or part-time accredited undergraduate program or trade school program in the Fall of 2023.
Timeline:
- Application Due Date: May 1, 2023
- Scholarship Awards Announced to Awardees: July 1, 2023
September 30, 2023
The recipients of this year’s scholarship awards will be recognized at our 9th Annual BBQ Benefit on Saturday, September 30 from 4:00-8:00 pm at Comus Farm in Dickerson, MD. We invite the students awarded the scholarships to attend as our guests to be honored in person or via video.
Please complete the following form to apply.