FY27 TLS Mentoring/Scholarship Program

The FY27 TLS Mentoring/Scholarship Program provides educational support, college access assistance, and therapeutic support to assist youth in gaining the skills and confidence to reach their full academic and developmental potential. The program will be implemented over a period of three years, with the goal of helping youth transition into adulthood and pursue post-secondary education. The program will provide weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions, college road trips, and other activities to support the youth. The program is open to youth in substitute care, aged 16-21, who intend to pursue higher education after high school. The program has specific outcome metrics, including the percentage of participants who complete high school, enroll in post-secondary education, and secure financial aid. Key aspects of the program include: • Providing educational support and college access assistance to youth in substitute care • Offering weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions and other activities to support youth • Helping youth transition into adulthood and pursue post-secondary education • Tracking participant outcomes, including high school completion, post-secondary enrollment, and financial aid securing • Requiring grantees to submit periodic performance reports and monthly financial reports