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These 2 hand-curated scholarships are open to Students Who Overcame Adversity. 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, Canada, or Mexico
Graduate
Closes in 31 days
American Water Works Association and Jacobs
Amount $10,000
Deadline Nov 6, 2026
Graduate water-supply or treatment students from the U.S., Canada, or Mexico who are first-generation graduates, economically disadvantaged…
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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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