I'm trying to figure out how to pay for college, and I'm curious if there are scholarships specifically available for orphans. Has anyone had experience with this? What are some good resources or organizations I should check out?
There are indeed scholarships intended specifically for students who have lost one or both parents. It's commendable that you're being proactive in securing funds for college, so here are some options that you might consider:
1. The Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program offers scholarships, including the National Scholarship, to high school seniors who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives, including the loss of one or both parents.
3. The AASK (Aid to Adoption of Special Kids) - Arizona is another option. They offer scholarships to children who have gone through the foster care system, which often includes those who are orphans.
4. Life Happens, a non-profit organization, hosts an annual Life Lessons Scholarship Program for college students and college-bound high school seniors who have lost a parent or guardian.
5. The Orphan Foundation of America is now known as Foster Care to Success, and it offers scholarships to students who were orphaned or otherwise lost parental support.
Remember to also use scholarship search tools like Appily, where you can filter by specific criteria including personal circumstances, to find scholarships that might be a good fit for you. I hope these options help. Start by checking the eligibility criteria and take note of their application deadlines to ensure you apply in time. All the best!
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