Grants for California college students in health crisis.

From serious car crashes to life-changing cancer diagnoses, we provide a vital safety net for students facing medical challenges, ensuring they have the support needed to continue their education without interruption.

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Grants for California College Students

Support for Students in Health Crises

Now more than ever, The Orion Fund is committed to providing essential support to students experiencing a health crisis. We strongly believe that no young adult should be derailed from their educational journey due to medical challenges or be left to face these difficult situations without assistance and encouragement.

Universities, students, and especially students in crisis are facing multiple challenges as resources disappear—resources that once helped these students survive and recover. We continue to provide support for students in health crises who now have nowhere else to turn. Read More

What We Do

We provide vital grants to students facing health emergencies, ensuring all can continue their education and build a future.

Our Students,

Our Heroes

Resilient, Determined, Positive, Diverse.

Our students are our heroes and our next generation. At The Orion Fund, we stand beside our students with compassion, strength, and hope—ensuring that their dreams of a college education remain within reach. Because every student deserves a fair chance to succeed.

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“I remain incredibly, unspeakably grateful to The Orion Fund for the support I received.”
- Mariel
2019 Orion Fund Recipient

“With the help of The Orion Fund I was able to finish my Bachelor’s Degree.”
- Mariam
2019 Orion Fund Recipient

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