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Also-Known-As Adoptee Excellence Scholarship

Hands of Hope Adoption & Orphan Care Ministry Inc

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$1,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Outstanding graduating high school senior, OR
  • Undergraduate student

Other requirements

  • Must have been adopted to the United States from another country

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: Higher education for adopted individuals

Eligibility:

  • Outstanding graduating high school senior, OR
  • Undergraduate student
  • Must have been adopted to the United States from another country

Overview:
This scholarship recognizes and supports excellence among students who were internationally adopted to the United States. The award is designed to help defray educational costs for higher education.

Contact Information:

  • For more information and application details, refer to "Learn About Also-Known-As" link on scholarships page
  • Email: info@handsofhopein.org (Hands of Hope point of contact)

How to Apply

Application Process

For complete application details, visit the "Learn About Also-Known-As" page linked from the Hands of Hope scholarships page.

Likely Requirements:

  • Proof of international adoption to the United States
  • High school senior status or current undergraduate enrollment
  • Academic transcripts demonstrating outstanding achievement
  • Essay or personal statement
  • Letters of recommendation

Note: Specific application instructions, deadlines, and submission process should be obtained directly from Also-Known-As through the linked resource.

What Hands of Hope Adoption & Orphan Care Ministry Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
4
Total given
$89K
Median grant
$24K
Range
$8,005–$34K
  • By dollars: Michigan 38%, Oregon 33%, Indiana 20%. Top recipient cities: Grand Rapids, MI; Salem, OR; Nashville, IN.

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IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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