The Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship

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At The Ramage Law Group, we work with families every day to address legal issues. We understand that families come in all shapes and sizes, and we know the importance of establishing strong family relationships. Adoption is one of the areas of family law that means the most to us. As the mother to two adopted daughters, Attorney Sharon Ramage understands the challenges that parents and children face in these situations, as well as the joys that come with building family bonds that will stand the test of time.

We know that parents who adopt children make many sacrifices, and they want to make sure their children will have the tools they need to succeed in life. In recognition of this, we have established a scholarship program that provides assistance to children who have been adopted. Each semester, we award a scholarship of $1,000 to a student who is pursuing a college education, and the funds may be used to help cover tuition, room and board, or other expenses, such as books and supplies.

Our scholarship team can answer all questions at scholarship@ramagelawfirm.com.

The deadline to apply for the Spring 2026 Adopted Child Scholarship is

October 8, 2025

Please review the information about the eligibility requirements below and fill out the contact form on this page to submit your application.

Eligibility Requirements for the Adopted Child Scholarship

Students may apply for our scholarship if they are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or have been accepted for admission in the upcoming semester. In addition, applicants will need to meet the following requirements:

The student must be at least 17 years old.

The student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher as of their last completed academic semester.

The student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

The student must have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents

How to Apply for the Adopted Child Scholarship

Applicants may submit an application for our scholarship by filling out the contact form on this page. In addition to providing contact information detailing their name, address, phone number, email, date of birth, and the school they will be attending, proof of admission must also be submitted. This may include a letter of acceptance or an academic transcript for the most recently completed semester.

An applicant will also be required to submit an essay that is up to 800 words long answering the following questions:

What challenges have you faced as an adopted child?

How have your relationships with your parents and other family members influenced your outlook on life?

How has your experience affected your plans and goals for your education and career?

How Are Scholarship Candidates Evaluated?

Our scholarship team will fully review every application that is submitted. In addition to verifying that a student meets all eligibility requirements, we will evaluate applicants’ essays using the following standards:

Did the applicant fully answer the questions asked?

Does the essay provide a good picture of the student’s experiences as an adopted child and their goals as they pursue a college education?

Is the essay creative, well-written, and well-organized?

Adopted Child Scholarship Winners

Fall 2025: Julia Brown

We would like to congratulate Julia Brown, the Fall 2025 winner of our Adopted Child Scholarship! Julia is an incoming student at Brooklyn Law School.

Contact The Ramage Law Group Scholarship Team

If you have any questions about The Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship, please contact us moc.mrifwalegamar@pihsralohcs. We will review each application and hope to announce a winner within one month after the application deadline.

Please note that our scholarship team can only respond to questions submitted through the email address above. Please do not call our office phone number or submit questions through our website’s contact form or chat box.

Scholarship Application

Adopted Child Scholarship - Spring 2026 Application

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College Name*

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Applicants are required to submit an essay up to 800 words in length answering the following questions: What challenges have you faced as an adopted child? How have your relationships with your parents and other family members influenced your outlook on life? How has your experience affected your plans and goals for your education and career?

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You must submit your most recently received academic transcript indicating your cumulative GPA and year in school.

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If your most recent transcript does not indicate your enrollment in an accredited U.S. college or university, you must upload a document such as an enrollment confirmation letter, class schedule, etc., that confirms your enrollment/intended enrollment for the Spring or Fall 2025 semester.

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Applicants must be children who have been adopted.

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The Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship is managed through the OVC Scholarship Network.

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Claudia is more than just an attorney she is a SUPERWOMAN in law and a true fighter with the heart of a protector. She is humble, kind, and understanding, yet fierce in the courtroom. She made sure I understood my rights and options every step of the way and even in the middle of all the stress and heartache, her funny sense of humor made me laugh when I thought I couldn’t anymore. Sitting beside her in court, I felt a peace and confidence I never thought I’d feel during such a painful time, because I knew she was fighting as if it were her own family on the line.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Ms. Thomas, Attorney at Law, and the entire Ramage team ,for their outstanding representation of my daughter’s interests. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication were instrumental in the successful resolution of our case.
From our very first meeting, I was impressed by their attentive listening and thoughtful understanding of the complex issues involved. Their wise counsel brought me peace of mind throughout the process, and their ongoing support and availability made a difficult time much easier.
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