The Miracle Scholars program is designed for students who have foster care experience, such as a foster home, group home, or relative placement by the court system. These students will be highly motivated to enroll in an accredited educational institution to obtain a certificate, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, and make appropriate progress towards that goal within the time frame established by the program.
These students will also meet the following criteria:
College
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Qualify for admission to their selected institution
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Apply for financial aid (FAFSA) and NC Reach Grant
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Abide by the their institution’s Student Code of Conduct
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Achieve satisfactory academic progress each semester
Community
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Be a US Citizen, unmarried, and have a negative drug screen
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Abide by Miracle Scholars Student Code of Conduct
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Maintain household responsibilities
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Maintain job responsibilities
Character
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Participate in character development program(s)
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Participate in service opportunities
For additional information and application procedure, contact:
Holly Barrett, Program Director
828.387.7713 (cell/text)
