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Adoption STAR Academic Scholarship Program

Adoption STAR Academic Scholarship Program

Applicable For:

High School Senior

Max Award Amount:

$1,000

Application Deadline:

31/03/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Adoption STAR Academic Scholarship Program is a scholarship program that is offered by Adoption STAR, a non-profit adoption agency. The scholarship program is designed to provide financial assistance to students who have been adopted, or who are currently in foster care, and are pursuing higher education.

The Adoption STAR Academic Scholarship Program awards scholarships of up to $1,500 to all eligible students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents, have been adopted or placed in foster care, be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

The application deadline for the Adoption STAR Academic Scholarship Program is typically in the spring, and the scholarship recipients are announced in the summer. More information about the program, including specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines, can be found on the Adoption STAR website.

Eligibility Criteria For Adoption STAR Academic Scholarship Program

To be eligible for the Adoption STAR Academic Scholarship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
  • Have been adopted or placed in foster care and be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and must submit a completed application form, a personal statement, a transcript, and two letters of recommendation.
  • It’s worth noting that while the scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students, only one scholarship is awarded per academic year. Therefore, the competition for the scholarship can be quite competitive. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the program’s eligibility requirements and application materials to ensure that they meet all of the program’s requirements and can put together a strong application.

More information about the Adoption STAR Academic Scholarship Program, including specific application requirements and deadlines, can be found on the Adoption STAR website.

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