The Orion Fund Grants

Each year The Orion Fund awards grants to college students with serious illness or injury. If you are in college, under the age of 30, and have a serious medical condition affecting your ability to stay in school, then The Orion Fund can help.

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Grants for 2010 have been awarded - however, if special circumstances have arisen this year, please contact us directly at theorionfund@gmail.com, and if we can help, we will...

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Grants are awarded to cover: uncovered medical expenses; medical technology; educational costs; and living expenses.

Here's how to apply for a grant:

1. Fill out the grant application form - click HERE for a downloadable form.

2. Please provide a personal statement describing why you qualify for the grant and justifying the amount of the grant requested. Tell us your story! Give us an idea what the impact of your medical condition is on your educational goals and your daily life at school. Let us know about your support - family, friends, or school personnel.

3. Also include letters from medical and/or academic advisors and a unofficial copy of your transcripts.

4. If you are asking for a grant for unpaid medical costs, please include copies of bills supporting your request.

5. Please mail the entire package to The Orion Fund (P.O. Box 11518, Piedmont, CA 94611).

** email us at theorionfund@gmail.com with any questions - we'll get back to you as soon as possible!** You can also reach us by phone: ask for Shelley at (510) 482-2226 or leave a message with a call-back number.

 

Thank you, and all the best to you,

The Orion Fund

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