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$1,000 Students Impacted by Incarceration Scholarship, Due: 6/30

June 24, 2026

Background: Incarceration can affect entire families and create challenges for students trying to pursue their education and future goals. The Students Impacted by Incarceration Scholarship was created to support students whose lives have been shaped by personal or family experiences with incarceration. This opportunity reminds students that their circumstances do not define their future or limit their potential.


Eligibility:
🎓 Open to high school and undergraduate students
💙 Must have been personally impacted by incarceration or have a family member impacted by incarceration

Requirements:
✍️ Write about how incarceration has impacted your life
🌟 Share what these experiences have taught you
🎯 Explain how your experiences shaped your academic and career goals
📄 Complete the scholarship application

Scholarship Amount:
💰 $1,000

Deadline:
📅 June 30, 2026


APPLY HERE


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