Scholarships available for adopted children going to college?

I was adopted and I'm looking into college options. Do any scholarships specifically cater to adopted students? Any guidance on where to find these would be super helpful!

Yes, there are several scholarships that cater specifically to adopted students. For example, the "A Family For Every Child Scholarship" offers tuition assistance specifically for adopted and foster children. Additionally, another organization known as "Orphan Foundation of America" offers the Casey Family Scholars Program for students who are orphans, in foster care, or adopted.

While searching for scholarships, you don't have to limit yourself to those specifically for adopted students. Don't forget to explore other areas where you might be eligible such as academic achievement, extracurricular activities, or targeted toward students pursuing certain careers, for example.

A good place to start looking for scholarships is the financial aid office at the schools you're interested in. They typically have a list of scholarships and can provide useful information about how to apply. Online platforms such as Appily (former Cappex) also provide a database that is searchable for different scholarships based on various criteria, including adoption status.

Just remember when applying for scholarships, don't forget to also submit the FAFSA to be eligible for federal aid. Even outside scholarships, many universities offer their own financial aid packages or scholarships that can further help alleviate the cost.