Scholarships for Adopted Children

Many organizations, groups, and programs offer scholarships to help students cover the cost of college. Scholarships are free student aid, meaning the funds that are received do not need to be repaid.

Some scholarships may require certain eligibility requirements, making them exclusive to a select group of people. Fortunately for adopted children, there are various scholarship opportunities available.

Below you will see a list of scholarships available to students who were adopted.

3 Scholarships for Adopted Children

Here is a set of scholarships adopted children can apply for. Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements before applying.

Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship

Although the Cappex scholarship isn’t exclusive to adopted children, they are still eligible to apply. In fact, this scholarship is available to all individuals enrolled in high school, college, or to those who plan to enroll in the next 12 months.

• Value: $1,000
• Grade Eligibility: Enrolled in high school or college or planning to enroll in the next 12 months
• GPA Requirements: None
• Essay: None
• Deadline: October 31, 2020
• Other Requirements:
  • Must create a Cappex account to submit your application

Richard and Janice Van Deelen Scholarship

The Richard and Janice Van Deelen Scholarship is open to students who attend Calvin College and have been adopted, have a special interest in adoption, or are interested in working with children and be committed to the pro-life position on the issue of abortion. This opportunity recurs annually.

• Value: $2,000
• Grade Eligibility: Must be entering junior or senior year
• GPA Requirements: 3.0 or higher
• Essay: Yes
• Deadline: February 1, 2020
• Other Requirements: None

NFPA Youth Scholarship

The National Foster Parent Association Youth Scholarship funds five scholarships each year for children who have been in foster care or who have been adopted.

• Value: $500
• Grade Eligibility: Must be in your senior year of high school (if you plan to attend a College/University)
• GPA Requirements: None
• Essay: Yes
• Deadline: April 5, 2020
• Other Requirements:
  • If you plan to attend a Vocational/Technical school college, you must be between the ages of 17 and 21 (either in school or out).
  • Minimum of two letters of recommendation from foster parents, social workers, residential center, principal/teacher/guidance counselor, or employer.
  • Must have a parent, or other supportive adult, that is a member of the NFPA.

Recap of Scholarships for Adopted Children

Next Steps

If you would like to find more scholarship opportunities, take a look at this guide for additional assistance:

• Scholarships Guide

Another option to consider is using a company like ScholarshipOwl. All you need to do is fill out their free application and they will apply for multiple scholarships on your behalf based on the information you entered.

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