If you plan on attending college with your twin– you’re in luck! Many schools offer grants and discounts for twins and siblings who attend school together. There are also scholarships for twins who may be attending different schools, though they are less common. Having twins can be a big financial strain on parents, so make sure to scroll down to help reduce the cost of sending two twins to college!
Keep on reading to learn about some of the best scholarships for twins. Make sure that you apply for all that you and your twin qualify for!
Top scholarships for twins
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
- Eligibility: $10,000 quick-apply scholarship for students of all grade levels. By applying, you will also sign up for Scholarships360’s free scholarship matching service, which offers vetted, custom-matched scholarships based on your demographics, academic interests, age, and more.
- Amount: $10,000
- Next Deadline: October 31, 2026
Multiples of Illinois Daughter/Son of Multiples Member Award
- Eligibility: Children who are multiples and are the child of a member of Multiples of Illinois. Must have completed coursework in the past year and obtained a C average or above. Must be enrolled in any form of post-high school education
- Amount: $250
- Deadline: September 1 of each year
Eastern Michigan University Furlotte Twins Endowed Scholarship
- Eligibility: Upperclassmen twins who are enrolled together in the College of Education Elementary program with a minimum 3.0 GPA and show merit in their intention to teach elementary school
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: Varies
Indiana University Layton Frazier McKinley Scholarship
- Eligibility: Twins attending Indiana University with a minimum 3.3 GPA who are majoring in accounting at the Kelley Business School
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: Varies
Johnson & Wales University Family Scholarship
- Eligibility: Siblings who attend Johnson and Wales University together
- Amount: $2,000 per sibling per year
- Deadline: Automatically considered with admission
Lake Eerie College Twin Scholarship
- Eligibility: Twins attending Lake Eerie College
- Amount: Half tuition for each twin
- Deadline: Automatically considered upon admission to Lake Eerie College
Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College Twin or Triplet Dorm Fee Waiver
- Eligibility: Twins or triplets who attend Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College together
- Amount: Full cost of housing for a double room for both twins
- Deadline: Must enroll by July 1 of each year
Otterbein University Sibling Grant
- Eligibility: Siblings who are enrolled simultaneously at Otterbein University as full-time undergraduates
- Amount: $1,000 per year
- Deadline: Automatically considered upon admission
Quinnipiac University Multiple Sibling Award
- Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students who attend Quinnipiac University with their sibling(s)
- Amount: $2,000 per year per sibling
- Deadline: Automatically considered with admission
Rider University Siblings Grant
- Eligibility: Siblings who attend Rider University simultaneously
- Amount: $1,000 per semester per sibling
- Deadline: Considered upon admission, as long as students have been accepted to Rider and complete the Sibling Application, and submit it to the Office of Financial Aid
Greater St. Louis Mothers of Twins Club Mary Joan Wolf Memorial Scholarship
- Eligibility: Incoming college freshmen from the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area and surrounding counties who are multiple-birth students (e.g. twins, triples, quadruplets, and so on) and embarking on their post-high school education or training
- Amount: $1,000
- Deadline: February of each year
How to win scholarships for twins
Write great essays
Scholarships for twins are typically awarded by individual colleges, so the best way to win them is by submitting compelling college applications! We can walk you through that process with guides on how to start and end a scholarship essay, how to write a winning scholarship essay, and the best ways to respond to a “Why do you deserve this scholarship?” prompt.
It’s also important to heed the word limits on scholarship essays; learn how you can make your writing fit into 250 or 500-word limits, and then let us help you write a scholarship resume. Good luck!
Expert Perspective
Sara Elaine Hart | Director of the Walentas Scholars Program , Former High School Counselor
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Sibling discounts
Many colleges and universities offer sibling discounts, which means if two siblings, be they twins or siblings of different ages, are enrolled at the same school at the same time, they will receive reduced tuition. The amount of this discount varies widely by school, and some do not offer one at all. Not all schools publicize these discounts, so if you are wondering whether your prospective schools offer one, it’s a good idea to reach out to the financial aid office.