Scholarship Amount: $1,500
Application Deadline: May 3, 2027
Overview: The Whitlock Law Hope and Opportunity Scholarship supports students who spent part or all of their childhood in the foster care system and are now pursuing higher education. The scholarship provides $1,500 to help eligible students continue their education while recognizing the resilience and personal growth they have demonstrated in overcoming challenges.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must have spent a portion or the entirety of their childhood in the foster care system.
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university within the United States.
- Must be at least 17 years old.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Application Requirements:
- Completed online scholarship application.
- Proof of enrollment at an accredited college or university, such as an unofficial transcript, acceptance letter, or class schedule.
- Contact information.
- A 500-word essay responding to the prompt: Reflect on a specific challenge you faced while in foster care and how it contributed to your personal growth.
- Applications must be submitted through the scholarship application page by May 3, 2027.
For more information, visit the website at: https://whitlocklawllc.com/scholarship