Last in line,
not left behind.
Scholarships for the third kid.
By the time the third child reaches college, family savings are often stretched thin. We help third-born students at Denison University achieve the same opportunities as their older siblings.
Our Mission
Supporting Third-Born Students
The Third in Line Foundation provides renewable scholarships to third-born children who are third in their family to attend college—students often overlooked when family resources have been stretched by older siblings' educational expenses.
We believe that birth order shouldn't determine educational opportunity. Whether you're the third, fourth, or fifth child in your family, if you're watching your older siblings head off to college and wondering how your family will afford to send you too, we want to help.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility Requirements
Third-Born (or Later)
You must be the third, fourth, fifth (or later) child in your family.
Third to College
At least two siblings must have attended college before you.
Denison University
Must be an incoming freshman at Denison University for Fall 2026.
US Citizen
Applicants must be United States citizens.
3.33+ GPA
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.33 on a 4.0 scale.
High School Senior
You must be a current high school senior planning to enroll in fall.
The Award
Renewable Scholarship
$3,333 per semester
Renewable for up to four years with 3.33 GPA maintained. Award amounts may increase as the foundation grows. All awards are based on demonstrated need and available funds.
Important Dates
2026 Application Timeline
April 1
Applications Open
Begin your application
May 31
Deadline
All materials due by 11:59 PM ET
June–July
Review Period
Committee evaluates applications
July 15
Awards Announced
Recipients notified
Ready to Apply?
Third kid? We've got you. Start your application today.
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