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The Rainbow Connection's
Scholarship Program

The Rainbow Connection
2026/27 Scholarship Program

The Rainbow Connection competitive scholarship program is designed to support wish recipients pursuing higher education following high school graduation. We are looking to award multiple $1,000 scholarships in an effort to support our wish recipients’ educational goals.

The Rainbow Connection 2026-27 Scholarship Application has closed. We are currently reviewing applicants and will let them know their application status in May. Please contact Rebecca at rebecca@rainbowconnection.org if you have any questions. Thank you!

Am I Eligible?

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Must be a Rainbow Connection wish recipient or in the process of receiving a wish.

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Must have completed a high school diploma or GED equivalent or be on track to complete your high school diploma/GED equivalent during the Spring 2026 semester.

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You may receive this scholarship up to 4 times and must fill out the full application to be reconsidered.

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You can re-apply if you were not approved for the application previously.

What are the Requirements?

  • Complete an online application no later than April 20th, 2026.
  • The application requires a letter of recommendation from a hospital social worker, teacher, advisor, work supervisor or volunteer supervisor.
  • The application requires current or last semester transcripts.
  • The application requires a current photo, a photo of you while on your wish and an essay about the impact of your Rainbow Connection wish experience.
  • All awardees must commit to attending a Scholarship Breakfast awards reception on June 4th from 8am – 10am at Dearborn Country Club.
  • You are welcome to reapply if you were not awarded a scholarship last year.

Awards will be announced in May of 2026 and awardees must accept/reject their award in writing within 10 business days of receiving their award notice.

The Rainbow Connection 2026-27 Scholarship Application has closed.

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