OSA SCHOLARSHIPS

The Orphan Society of America is committed to providing post-secondary academic scholarships to individuals orphaned by violence.

• OSA scholarships are only available to U.S. residents.

Consideration for an OSA scholarship requires the applicant to fit one of the three following categories:

• An individual who has lost both parents to an act of violence.
• An individual who has lost one parent to an act of violence.

To apply for an academic scholarship, the following requirements apply:

1.) Applicant must be in junior or senior year of high school
2.) Applicant must provide a high school transcript to OSA
3.) Applicant must show documentation of cost from college/university
4.) Applicant must have been accepted by college/university and show copy of acceptance letter to OSA
5.) Applicant must return unused portion of percentage if withdrawing from college/university or does not maintain grade point averages required by the school.
6.) Applicant must send 3 letters of recommendation from foster/adoptive parents, social workers, home advisors, guidance counselors, etc.
7.) Applicant must submit an essay detailing why they believe they deserve an OSA Scholarship.

Click here to begin the application process for an OSA Scholarship

Sponsored Scholarships

Individuals and companies are encouraged to name and fund their own OSA Scholarships.

Sponsors may determine many of the specifics regarding their scholarship. For instance, Company ABC might want to name and fund an "academic scholarship" to be used by the orphan recipient exclusively for assistance with college tuition. Likewise, Company DEF might want to name and fund a 'sports scholarship' to be used by the orphan recipient exclusively for attending a sports camp.

The individual and company sponsors will be very involved in selecting recipients.

For information on how to become a sponsor, please contact us at info@theorphansociety.org