Are there scholarships geared toward students who were born prematurely? It feels so specific, but I'm curious if there are any funds that support students with that background.
While it's true that some scholarships target very specific groups or circumstances, in my experience, I haven't come across scholarships explicitly aimed at those who were born prematurely. Scholarships tend to focus on factors such as academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, community service, special talents, or specific interests.
However, there are many scholarships aimed at students who have faced health challenges or have had a unique personal experience. If your premature birth resulted in medical conditions or challenges that significantly impacted your life, you might want to consider scholarships that focus on those aspects. For instance, scholarships exist for students who have overcome significant obstacles or have chronic health conditions.
In any case, it's always a good tactic to share your unique story in your college essays and scholarship applications. Explaining how being born prematurely shaped your resilience, ambitions, or perspective could be powerful and memorable.
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