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RESILIENCE Scholarship

Students who have lost a parent during high school or college have faced incredible hardship during some of the most transformative years of their lives. Transitioning from high school to college and graduating from college are already large feats in themselves and having to overcome a loss of this magnitude during this time makes a huge impact on your life. This scholarship is meant for a high school senior or current undergraduate who has lost a parent or legal guardian during their time in h1 ...


Adoptee Scholarship

Adopted youth come from all different backgrounds, such as foster care, direct adoptions at birth, and more. Regardless of the guardian or family a child is adopted by, they may face struggles throughout life such as trauma from previous living situations, limited financial resources, etc. In order to build a better future, it’s critical that adoptees have all of the resources and encouragement they need to attain their degrees.This scholarship seeks to support adoptees as they prepare to1 ...


Cariloop’s Caregiver Scholarship

Caregivers face a unique set of obstacles when pursuing higher education.In addition to handling academic responsibilities, extracurriculars, and work, caregivers also have the added responsibility of taking care of others. Whether a student is caring for children, aging relatives, loved ones with disabilities, or partners with health challenges, we want to make sure they have the resources necessary to pursue their goals.Cariloop's Caregiver Scholarship seeks to support student caregivers so t1 ...


JoLynn Blanton Memorial Scholarship

JoLynn Blanton loved to teach and was an educator for nearly a decade. This scholarship is a continuation of her support and passion for education.Financial aid has been failing to keep up with the ever-increasing yearly costs of college. This gap is leaving low-income students with a yearly college price tag that doesn’t fulfill the bulk of their financial aid needs. During the pandemic, the percent of low-income students enrolling in higher education fell by nearly 29%. This massive1 ...


Heather Benefield Memorial Scholarship

Heather Benefield was a woman who encompassed all the wonderful things the world has to offer and all the wonderful things that the world needs more of. She was a friend, a listener, an adventurer, and courageous. She was a loving mom and her daughter’s best friend. On March 11th, 2020, Heather Benefield’s life was taken from her in an act of domestic violence, leaving behind her 21-year-old daughter, Courtney Jenkins. Losing a parent can be devastating and can make it difficult to fo1 ...


Paige's Promise Scholarship

Substance abuse is a growing, dangerous problem that can ruin lives. In 2020 alone, 93,000+ Americans died from drug overdoses. Substance use can be particularly dangerous for teenagers who are still developing, but 20% of teenagers have abused prescription medications and half of new drug users are minors.Substance use is not only a significant obstacle for teens who want to reach their education goals but also a problem that threatens all age groups and needs to be solved. The Paige’s Pr1 ...


Saroya Byrd Legacy Scholarship

Dr. Saroya Byrd is an entrepreneur, lifelong learner, and advocate for those in need. She has given her life to the service of those in transition through community development, mentoring/counseling, and a plethora of other ways. The goal of this scholarship is to invest in future leaders, looking to bring about change in their communities. The Saroya Byrd Legacy Scholarship seeks to honor the legacy and perseverance of Dr. Byrd by awarding one single parent, going back to school1 ...


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