The Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements
Students may apply for our scholarship if they are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or have been accepted for admission in the upcoming semester. In addition, applicants will need to meet the following requirements:
The student must be at least 17 years old.
The student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher as of their last completed academic semester.
The student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
The student must have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents

How to Apply for the Adopted Child Scholarship
Applicants may submit an application for our scholarship by filling out the contact form on this page. In addition to providing contact information detailing their name, address, phone number, email, date of birth, and the school they will be attending, proof of admission must also be submitted. This may include a letter of acceptance or an academic transcript for the most recently completed semester.

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An applicant will also be required to submit an essay that is up to 800 words long answering the following questions:
What challenges have you faced as an adopted child?
How have your relationships with your parents and other family members influenced your outlook on life?
How has your experience affected your plans and goals for your education and career?
How Are Scholarship Candidates Evaluated?
Our scholarship team will fully review every application that is submitted. In addition to verifying that a student meets all eligibility requirements, we will evaluate applicants’ essays using the following standards:

1. Did the applicant fully answer the questions asked?
2. Does the essay provide a good picture of the student’s experiences as an adopted child and their goals as they pursue a college education?
3. Is the essay creative, well-written, and well-organized?