BrandSource Scholarship

In collaboration with Together We Rise - Foster Love, the BrandSource Scholarship provides access to academic and workforce opportunities for America's current and former foster youth. To accomplish this, scholarship recipients receive up to $11,000 in an effort to alleviate the financial burdens associated with securing a trade certification, license and/or vocational degree. To ensure their long-term success, recipients can receive access to personal mentorship and career development services.

Applicants must be pursuing the following trades:

  • Appliance Repair Technician
  • Plumbing
  • Electrician
  • Carpentry & Woodwork
  • Cabinet Making
  • Electronics Repair
  • Equipment Operator
  • Elevator Technician
  • Glazier
  • Construction
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Welding
  • Masonry
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Technician
  • Airplane Repair & Manufacturing
  • Industrial Mechanical Systems
  • Diesel Technology
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Metal Casting and Molding
  • Tool Manufacturing
  • Auto Repair & Manufacturing
Tuition

Up to two years of academic support to help with program costs.

Housing

Rent support, academic housing needs, and relocation services.

Tools & Equipment

Specialized tools and equipment needed for each student's trade.

Job Readiness

Job readiness and life skills for the modern workforce.

Support System

Emotional support and wrap-around services for the student.

Application Process

The BrandSource Scholarship provides workforce-enriching opportunities for current and former foster youth enrolling in trade schools or apprenticeship programs. Foster Love believes that foster youth can benefit from trade and technical skills that will allow them to immediately enter the workforce upon completion with the opportunity to earn a favorable living in a sustainable field. Click here to learn more about the application and scholarship requirements.

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About BrandSource

BrandSource is the leading member-owned buying organization for independent appliances, home furnishings, and consumer tech dealers. Brandsource has over 4,500 locally-owned appliances, electronics, bedding, home furnishings, and floor covering stores all across the country.

The BrandSource mission is to provide business solutions to meet their member dealers' merchandising, marketing, financial and operational needs. Our suite of proprietary services includes marketing, retail financing, merchandising programs, training, strategic planning, servicer support, and website design and hosting.

Frequently Asked Questions

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