I'm looking for scholarships geared towards family members of Alzheimer's victims to help with my college funding. It would really ease my family's financial burden. Any leads or advice on this would be great!
There are indeed some scholarships available specifically for families affected by Alzheimer's. For example, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) offers the AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship. This is an essay-based scholarship that offers awards to high school seniors who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. Also, Life Happens, a nonprofit organization, offers the Life Lessons Scholarship Program for college-bound students who have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian, which certainly would include those whose parent died of Alzheimer's.
Be aware, however, that scholarships geared specifically to families of Alzheimer's victims can be highly competitive due to the specific and focused nature of their applicant pool. It can be beneficial to also explore scholarships based on other aspects of your profile such as your academic achievements, community service, or extracurricular activities.
Another resource you might want to look into is Appily, which has a scholarship search engine that allows you to search for scholarships based on a variety of criteria. It's a handy tool that can help you locate scholarships that align with your circumstances.
Remember to be wary of scholarship scams. Legitimate scholarships will not ask for a fee to apply and will not guarantee you will win before you have submitted your application.
Lastly, make sure to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the upcoming academic year, as this will qualify you for federal grants, loans, and work-study funds from your state and school. Each year, millions of students who would have qualified for some financial aid do not complete the FAFSA and thus lose out on possibly valuable financial aid. Given the challenge that Alzheimer's presents to a family, it's especially important to take advantage of all potential sources of financial aid.
Stay persistent and best of luck with your scholarship search! College can be a financial burden, but there are many resources out there to help you!
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