Scholarships For Students Who Are Adopted

Finding ways to pay for college can be a challenge. Fortunately, Going Merry is here to help you find and apply for scholarships! If you were adopted, check out these scholarships for students who are adopted.

Adoption STAR Academic Scholarship Program

Provider: Adoption STAR

Amount: Varies

Through its academic scholarship program, Adoption STAR recognizes college-bound individuals who were adopted by providing academic scholarships.

All-Star College Scholarship

Provider: UMPS Care Charities

Amount: $40,000

The All-Star College Scholarship program supports students with financial need who were adopted or exited foster care to permanent guardianship at or after the age of thirteen. Students who are high school seniors and will be college freshmen in the coming year are eligible to apply.

Create a Going Merry student account to find more scholarships for students who are adopted.

Many states also offer tuition vouchers or grants to adopted students who were in foster care. Click on your state below for more details.

California Chafee Grant For Foster Youth

Award Amount: Varies to Full Cost of Attendance

Provider: State of California

Iowa Education and Training Voucher (ETV)

Award Amount: $5,000

Provider: State of Iowa

Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Recipients

Award Amount: Full Cost of Tuition

Provider: State of Maryland

Education Vouchers for Former Youth In Care

Award Amount: $5,000

Provider: State of Minnesota

Tuition Waiver for Foster Children Program

Award Amount: Full Cost of Tuition

Provider: State of New Hampshire

NJ Foster Care Scholars

Award Amount: Varies to Full Cost of Tuition

Provider: State of New Jersey

NC Reach Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies to Full Cost of Tuition

Provider: North Carolina Reach

Chafee Education and Training Grant (ETG)

Award Amount: Up to $5,000

Provider: State of Oregon

Texas Education and Training Voucher (ETV)

Award Amount: $5,000

Provider: State of Texas

Disclaimer: This blog post provides personal finance educational information, and it is not intended to provide legal, financial, or tax advice.

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