Smile Train’s College Scholarship Program is open to all US-based high school seniors born with a cleft. Interested students will fill out the application below and write short essays on their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and how being cleft-affected has impacted their lives.
Scholarship Details
- Five $5,000 scholarships awarded annually
- Open to cleft-affected high school seniors in the United States
- Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, fees, course-related expenses, and room and board
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be born with a cleft lip and/or palate
- Must be between the ages of 14 and 19
- Must be enrolled in a four-year full-time university, college, or vocational school in the U.S.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Immediate family members of Smile Train staff, board members, or their relatives are not eligible
Application Process
- Complete the online application form available on the Smile Train website
- Share evidence of academic achievements and extracurricular involvement
- Submit short essays on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and the personal impact of living with a cleft
- Provide necessary supporting documents, including proof of enrollment
- Submit the application before the deadline
This opportunity is not available to current or former Smile Train staff members, Board of Directors members, or their immediate family and relatives.
