College Scholarships for Students Who Have Lost a Parent
There are many college scholarships for US students with a deceased parent, and I’ve listed them in the below sections, updated for the 2026-2027 academic year. Please contact me if you know of a scholarship that isn’t on the list. Need to learn more about college financial aid? Read these blog posts:
- What Widowed Parents Need to Know About College Financial Aid: The Basics
- What Widowed Parents Need to Know About College Financial Aid: The FAFSA & CSS Profile
- Ten Tips for Widowed Parents to Get More College Financial Aid
- Five Tips for Widowed Parents to Reduce College Costs
Looking for college scholarships for widowed spouses? Check out the list here.
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Military Scholarships
College scholarships for students with a deceased parent who was in the US military
9/11 Scholarships
College scholarships for students with a parent who died from the attacks on September 11
First Responder Scholarships
College scholarships for students with a deceased parent who was a First Responder
