Scholarships for Students Who Lost a Parent

These 4 hand-curated scholarships are open to Students Who Lost a Parent. 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.

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Partial United States Trade school and undergraduate Closes in 9 days

Rolando Jimenez Scholarship Fund

Rolando Jimenez Memorial Foundation

Amount
$500–$1,500 per approved recipient
Deadline
Aug 31, 2026

DFW-area high-school seniors, college students, or trade students with a deceased parent and at least a 3.0 GPA.

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Varies United States Undergraduate and vocational

Kids’ Chance of Virginia Scholarship

Kids’ Chance of Virginia

Amount
Varies as funds allow
Deadline
Dec 30, 2026

Students age 26 or younger whose Virginia-worker parent died or was seriously injured or made ill in a workplace incident.

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Varies United States Undergraduate, graduate, and vocational

ASSP Foundation Family Scholarship

American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation

Amount
Varies according to individual review and available funds
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026

Children and spouses of people who died in workplace incidents and who study at a U.S. college, university, or trade school.

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