After my parent's passing, I'm looking for scholarships and grants that might be available for students like me. Does anyone know of specific ones I should consider in this situation?
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Financial aid can certainly help during challenging times and there are scholarships specifically dedicated to students who have lost a parent.
1. "Life Lessons Scholarship Program" by Life Happens: This is open to college and college-bound students aged 17-24 who have lost a parent. Applicants are asked to submit essays or videos about how the loss of a parent impacted their lives.
2. "The MaryEllen Locher Scholarship": This organization provides scholarships specifically tailored towards children affected by breast cancer through the loss of a parent, guardian or sibling.
3. "Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship": For students who have lost a parent in the line of duty (military, fire department, police force). This scholarship can cover the full cost of attendance, less any other financial aid received.
4. Check with local scholarship organizations or foundations in your area. Sometimes, they offer scholarships for students who have lost a parent.
Prioritize applying to scholarships that recruit from a smaller pool of candidates (e.g., local or field-specific scholarships) to increase your chances of success. It might also be worth speaking to the financial aid offices at the colleges you're considering or your high school guidance counselor to see if there are any resources that might be particularly relevant to your situation. Best of luck in your scholarship search!
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