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Life Lessons Scholarship Program
Award amount
$4.1M
Deadline
Sun, Mar 1, 2026
Time to apply
30–60 min
Awards
890 awards
Eligibility
- Between 17 – 24 years of age
- Have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian
- Will be attending college, university or trade school in the US or Puerto Rico in the upcoming fall semester
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
- Legal resident of the United States or Puerto Rico
- No employees or household members employed by The Life and Health Insurance Foundation or its affiliates
- Have parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to enter if under age 18
Description
The Life Lessons Scholarship Program is sponsored by Life Happens to support college students and college-bound high school seniors who have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian. Applicants must submit essays or videos about how the death impacted their lives. Over $3.7 million dollars in scholarships have been awarded over the years.
Provided by Life Happens
Ready to apply?
You’ll be taken to the official application site. Verify deadlines and requirements there.