Allison’s Gift Scholarship | $5,000 a Year for Birth Mothers Who Placed a Child for Adoption
Allison’s Gift, from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, supports birth mothers who have placed a child for adoption and want to continue their education. This program is run by Scholarship America, which reviews the applications and pays the awards.
Closed for now. Allison’s Gift Scholarship runs every year. Bookmark this page; we update it as soon as the next round opens.
Quick summary
- Award: $5,000 a year, renewable for up to three more years with a 2.0 GPA
- Number of awards: up to 2
- Study: full- or part-time (at least 6 credits) at a college, university or vocational school
Who can apply
- Open only to students in the United States: you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (or meet the residency rule below). Students from other countries are not eligible.
- Birth mothers who have placed a child for adoption: high school seniors or graduates, GED holders or current undergraduates
- Preference for Florida residents, adoptions by Florida families, and adoptions in the last five years
- GPA of 2.0 or higher, and financial need
How recipients are chosen
Grades, leadership and activities, work experience, your goals statement, personal circumstances, and a recommendation from someone who guided you through the adoption (not a family member). Results come in May; awards are paid in July.
Documents
- A complete transcript of grades showing your name, school, grades, credit hours and terms (grade reports are not accepted)
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (birth certificate, passport, green card, naturalisation certificate or work permit)
- One online recommendation
Official website
Scholarship America: browse scholarships (search for the program name).
Details checked on 25 October. Dates and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply.
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How to apply
- Read the eligibility, benefits and required documents above.
- Prepare your documents — transcripts, CV, motivation letter and any tests required.
- Apply through the official website before the deadline.
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