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30 years after being abandoned as a newborn in a San Francisco State University dorm, Jillian Sobol graduated from the same college at which she drew her first breaths. In Tennessee, Kevuntez King sold newspapers for five straight years and earned enough money to pay off his college tuition so that his single mom didn't have to - even before starting at TSU. Janel Young, a Columbus teen mom, recently graduated from college debt-free after giving birth at 15 years old while in foster care. What do all of these students have in common? They all successfully overcame their individual adversities and pursued their higher education dreams. Whether you or a loved one have been affected by cancer; are a survivor of domestic abuse, or are a single parent, there are scholarships out there that will recognize your resilience, courage, and character. Here are some scholarships for students who have overcome their adversities in hopes of achieving their college dream:
Deadline: August 1
Maximum Award: $5,000
Deadline: March 18
Maximum Award: $16,500
Deadline: Varies
Maximum Award: $2,000
Deadline: April 15
Maximum Award: $5,000
Deadline: July 1
Maximum Award: $20,000
Deadline: Varies
Maximum Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Maximum Award: $5,000
Deadline: Varies
Maximum Award: Varies
Deadline: April 10
Maximum Award: $5,000
Deadline: April 10
Maximum Award: $5,000