FRUA's Annual Scholarship Program
for HS Seniors, College & Vocational Students
Three Scholarships:
Dina Brown High School Senior Scholarship
Dan Kane Scholarship for Continuing Students
Vocational, Arts and Community College Scholarship
FRUA offers *3* scholarships to celebrate the unique needs of our students, most of whom have dealt with significant challenges in their early life and beyond and have demonstrated remarkable resiliency and fortitude in shaping their futures. We encourage each FRUA high school and college student to participate in our annual scholarship process. This year's applications open *March 1, 2024* and are downloadable with complete instructions on our (log-in required) member website. Applications are due *May 31, 2024*. The Scholarship Committee will announce awardees in September, and disbursements are made to the student's college, university, or program of attendance in the fall of the same year.
*2024 marks the 15th year of FRUA's scholarship program, which is funded by tax-deductible donations to FRUA.*
* A current family membership in FRUA is required
to access and submit FRUA's Scholarship Application.
to access and submit FRUA's Scholarship Application.
Meet The 2023 Scholarship Recipients...
Alina Sankey Dina Brown Memorial Scholarship - Gold Award
"I am currently pursuing an elementary education degree at Concordia University, Nebraska, and your generous contribution will help me reach that goal. I wouldn't have been able to accomplish the education I have today without being adopted into a family that has changed my life, goals, and dreams forever. Thank you again for choosing me as the winner of the Dina Brown Scholarship!"
~Alina Sankey |
Isabella Mantilla Dina Brown Memorial Scholarship - Silver Award
"I am so honored to have been selected as a runner up for the Dina Brown Scholarship. My adoption story has impacted my life in so many ways and I am so happy I was able to share it with others. I am thankful for my family who have supported me with love and compassion through my journey."
~Isabella Mantilla |
Christopher Darner
Dan Kane Continuing College Scholarship
The Darner family is proud of Christopher as he works towards a degree at SMU.
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Max Ahmed
Dina Brown Scholarship - Bronze Award
Max Ahmed recalled growing up enjoying several social events organized by FRUA allowing for connections to his Russian heritage and the community of peer adoptees. He is honored to receive this award.
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