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These 4 hand-curated scholarships are open to Adopted Students. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.
Partial
United States
Undergraduate and trade school
Closes in 26 days
Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission Office of Student Access and Completion
Amount Up to $5,000 per academic year
Deadline Nov 1, 2026
Current or former foster youth age 25 or younger meeting Oregon Chafee history requirements and demonstrating postsecondary financial need.
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Fully funded
United States
Undergraduate and trade school
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Amount Full tuition, registration fees, and mandatory enrollment fees
Deadline Contact the institution’s financial aid office before the applicable term
Eligible Maryland foster-care recipients under 25 enrolled in a degree or vocational-certificate program at a Maryland public institution.
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Varies
United States
Undergraduate
Adoption STAR
Amount Amount varies; the current official page does not publish a fixed award value
Deadline Ongoing
Adopted or foster-care-experienced, college-bound high-school students who overcame adversity, demonstrate academic progress and good chara…
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Partial
United States
Any level
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, administered by BCFS
Amount Up to $5,000 per year toward eligible postsecondary cost-of-attendance expenses
Deadline Oct 1, 2026 (past deadline)
An eligible current or former Texas foster youth, qualifying adopted/PCA youth, or other covered Chafee population pursuing an approved pos…
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