Evan’s story is hard to read, but his story of overcoming is even more inspiring.

"I'm beyond grateful that this year I start a new chapter in my life. Going to college is going to open new windows of opportunity.”

She earned her way to college with an ISF scholarship, where she now studies Communications and dreams of pursuing her acting career. She's also a social media influencer and offers encouragement and advice to other young women.

He expresses gratitude for receiving an education, good health, and safety in foster care. And his scholarship with ISF enables him to attend college, earning a Media Arts degree.

Upon transferring to his current school, he gained confidence in his education and has earned a high GPA. He also volunteers with foster youth, a food pantry, and hurricane relief efforts.

ISF students rarely have a safety net, so we supplement our scholarships with "rainy day" funds that make life a little easier for students to focus on their education.

“ISF does an amazing job at offering scholarship students companionship, guidance, financial assistance, and opportunities.”

Thanks to you, these 2020 graduates are off to change the world! On Sunday, June 14th, we had the pleasure of hosting a virtual graduation celebration for our class of 2020 college students.

Meet Kyra, who entered the foster care system at eight years old. She lived in eight different homes until graduation before embarking on an education at Ball State University through our scholarship program.

Zolena was removed from her parents’ care at a young age and faced a tumultuous childhood in CPS until she aged out at 18 years old.

Isaiah has not always had a safety net. He lived in eight foster homes before the age of three.

With an International Student Foundation (ISF) scholarship, LaThisa earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Social Work - an amazing feat for a young woman with such a difficult background.

“I am the first in my biological family to graduate college. I am a foster child who surpassed the 3% odds and got into college.”

Brittany was orphaned as a teenager, separated from her siblings, and placed in the foster care system. Defying the odds, she flourished in college with ISF support and is now earning her Masters of Social Work. Her graduation is set for this May of 2020.