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U.S. or Puerto Rico residents ages 17 to 24 who lost a parent or legal guardian and plan to attend college, university, or trade school may apply for the Life Happens Life Lessons Scholarship.
Award amounts vary, including tiered prizes with a $15,000 grand prize.
Submit a 500-word essay or three-minute video on how the death affected you financially and emotionally, including your college plans and any impact of life insurance. Applications are accepted February 1 through March 1.
Life Happens provides financial assistance to students facing hardship after the loss of a parent or guardian.
The Life Happens Life Lessons Scholarship awards Up to $15,000.
The deadline is March 1, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Undergraduate; Trade or vocational; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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