Grants & Scholarships for Survivors
Scholarships for Survivors of Crime
Since the pursuit of education is one of the most vital parts of healing, empowerment, self-esteem, and independence, many public and private organizations have established scholarships for survivors of crime to help get on the right track to a brighter future. Due to the devastating impact of violent crimes on human development, many victims often suffer from long-term effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiousness, fearfulness, and other disturbing symptoms that make it difficult to function, let alone pursue a degree. Luckily, the following are 25 of the best scholarship opportunities that are available to provide crime survivors with the financial support and resources for recovery in pursuing their dreams. READ MORE HERE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILD ABUSE SURVIVORS:
National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
Scholarships For Sexually Abused Children – Grants – Financial Aid
Dr. Phil Foundation – Grants for Victims of Abuse
Grant Links | Pandora’s Project
Money & Help For Victims of Crimes
Scholarship Fund – The Genesis Alliance
Sexual Abuse Specialist Training Scholarship Program
College Scholarships for Students Living with PTSD or Mental Illness
Children Impacted By Crime Scholarship Fund
Funding Opportunities | National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Financial Aid and Scholarships : Kids Matter Inc.
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Educational Opportunities for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
The best thing that a battered woman can do for herself is to further her education. This way, she can become independent so she can support herself and her children all on her own; but the first thing she must do is to get out of the abusive relationship that she is in. Once she finds the courage and the help that she needs to get out of the situation she is in, she will want to better her chances of finding stable employment through higher education. For this she will need funding. Fortunately for her, there are several organizations that provide scholarships and grants to survivors of domestic violence. With a little research, women will find that there are many groups out there that want to help them get the education they need in order to turn their lives around. READ MORE HERE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR DV SURVIVORS:
Domestic Violence: Grants for Survivors and Advocates
National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
College Scholarships for Domestic Violence Victims
College Grants & Scholarships for Domestic Violence Abuse Victims
Domestic Abuse Victim College Scholarships – FinancialAidFinder
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