Are you caring for an adult relative while enrolled in a U.S. college or university? When you’re living with your aging loved one, managing their finances because they no longer can, taking them to doctors appointments — we know that caregiving can be both difficult and rewarding. As America’s leading senior care resource for family caregivers, we know that juggling the responsibilities of caregiving and student life is a unique challenge.
Award
Caring.com is offering two $1,500 scholarships to two students attending an accredited U.S. college or university and caring for a loved one.
How to Apply
We’re looking for a 1500-word essay or 2-minute video addressing the following questions:
- Who are you caring for and how are you involved as their caregiver?
- How has your role as a caregiver influenced the decision for your major/career path?
- How would this scholarship be helpful to you in your current student-caregiving role?
To apply, first review the Scholarship Agreement for eligibility guidelines. Then submit your story via the Application Form by 11:59PM PDT on June 30, 2018. Judging will be based on submission quality and adherence to application guidelines.
Previous Caring Scholars
- Venus Tadrzak — a student at Cleveland State University who is majoring in accounting and caring for her mother (Summer 2017)
- Hunter Johnson — a student at Clemson University who is majoring in health science and caring for her brother (Summer 2017)
- Tommy Tran — a student at the University of Houston who is studying biotechnology and is caring for his father (Fall 2016)
- Jessica Jacob — a student at Adelphi University who is pursuing a nursing degree and caring for her mother (Fall 2016)
- DreAnna Perry — a student at Brigham Young University who is studying exercise physiology and is caring for her mother (Fall 2016)
See all our winners on the scholarship website.
Contact Information
Have questions about Caring.com’s Student-Caregiver scholarship? Write to us at scholarship@caring.com.