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Ten $1,000 scholarships go to student caregivers who upload a video about their caregiving experience.
TOTAL FUND
$10,000
Ten awards of $1,000 each
At a glance
Ten $1,000 scholarships for students who upload a video about their caregiving experience. Applications close July 1, 2027, and winners are announced in May 2028.
LEDGER · FALL 2027
$1,000 per student
10 selections across campuses
Fund total $10,000
July 1st 2027
Submit video + enrollment proof
May 2028
Winners notified by email
Video Competition
Upload a caregiving video
Why this fund exists
Classes and care. This scholarship is built for the five million students balancing both — so money is one less reason to pause school.
3 REASONS · RESEARCH-BACKED
01According to a joint Lumina Foundation and Gallup study, 20% of all currently enrolled college students are either parents of minor children or caregivers to adults. In fact, student caregivers make up 5 million college students nationwide.
02Caregiving students are highly vulnerable to leaving school. They are significantly more likely to consider dropping out (44%) compared to students without caregiving responsibilities (31%). In fact, young caregivers are estimated to be four times more likely to drop out of college altogether.
03Financial Strain: 60% of student caregivers say caregiving directly hurts their ability to pay for their education.
Where you can enroll
Open to students at accredited two- and four-year schools across the U.S. These are among the first campuses we're highlighting for the 2027 cycle.
ALL MAJORS · GPA 3.0+
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Award Amount: $1,000 (One-time award). 10 selections will be made across multiple universities!
Application Deadline: July 1, 2027.
Winner Announced: May 2028.
Purpose: To provide financial relief to students who serve as primary or secondary caregivers for family members while pursuing a degree.
Current Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university within the United States.
Academic Standing: Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Caregiver Status: Must be a current or recent (within the last 12 months) family caregiver for a loved one with a chronic illness, disability, or age-related need.
All Majors Welcome: While we love future healthcare pros, this is open to all fields of study!
Upload a video about your caregiving experience. Talk about who you care for, how you balance school, and what this work has taught you.
Proof of Enrollment: A recent transcript or acceptance letter.
Contact Info: Full name, phone number, and .edu email address.
• Application Deadline: July, 1st, 2027
• Winner Announced: May 2028
Submit your materials
Upload a video about your caregiving experience. Talk about who you care for, how you balance school, and what this work has taught you.