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Memorial Scholarship for Special Needs Students

Assistance League of Orange
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 2/1/2026
Closes: 3/28/2026

The Memorial Scholarship for Special Needs Students offers need-based scholarships to graduating high school seniors from the Orange Unified School District (OUSD). Students with a physical or mental disability, or those pursuing a degree in special education, are encouraged to apply. Members, their immediate family members, and the extended family of the Assistance League of Orange, other local assistance leagues, or auxiliaries are not eligible to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
Requirements
  • Physical or mental disability or planning a career in special education
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Orange County, California
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or leadership
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CA
    • County: Orange
    Condition
    Neurological Disabilities, Physical Disability
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership

    Next Steps