Twenty students were awarded on Friday with the Fostering Futures Scholarship, granted to area youth aging out of the foster care system. Story
Keynote speaker Demetrius Colbert addresses students during the Fostering Futures Scholarship Reception on Aug. 29, 2025.Swappow Plus Foundation Executive Director Michael Shapiro gives a new skateboard to sophomore Annaiya Davis during the Fostering Futures Scholarship Reception on Aug. 29, 2025.Field and Faith Founder Luke Detraz speaks during the Fostering Futures Scholarship Reception on Aug. 29, 2025.Students listen to inspirational stories by guest speakers during the Fostering Futures Scholarship Reception on Aug. 29, 2025.Fostering Futures Student Administrator Brandi Turner announces new scholarships during the Fostering Futures Scholarship Reception on Aug. 29, 2025.Junior Ray Gilmore (left) and his Fostering Futures mentor, Jeffrey Treat, watch a video of their story during the Fostering Futures Scholarship Reception on Aug. 29, 2025.Junior Ray Gilmore hugs Fostering Futures Student Administrator Brandi Turner after receiving one of his two scholarships during the Fostering Futures Scholarship Reception on Aug. 29, 2025.Junior Shandell Mankins reacts after receiving a scholarship from Fostering Futures Student Administrator Brandi Turner during the Fostering Futures Scholarship Reception on Aug. 29, 2025.GCU Director of Health Services Connie Colbert congratulates a new scholarship recipient during the Fostering Futures Scholarship Reception on Aug. 29, 2025.Fostering Futures Student Administrator Brandi Turner (center) watches as GCU Director of Health Services (left) Connie Colbert hands out scholarships to students during the Fostering Futures Scholarship Reception on Aug. 29, 2025.Junior Ray Gilmore is congratulated by GCU Director of Health Services Connie Colbert after receiving a scholarship during the Fostering Futures Scholarship Reception on Aug. 29, 2025.Fostering Futures senior Ryah Abang cuts a cake in celebration of new scholarship recipients during the Fostering Futures Scholarship Reception on Aug. 29, 2025.
