UCB Family Epilepsy
Scholarship Name: The UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship
Description: The UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program is dedicated to providing financial support for the academic pursuits of people living with epilepsy and their family members. Qualified applicants must either have an epilepsy diagnosis or be living with a caregiver or family member who has an epilepsy diagnosis. Additionally, they must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and have a strong record of community involvement. Applicants also are required to submit a one-page essay explaining why he or she is the ideal candidate and three letters of recommendation.
Award: Varies
Awards per Year: Varies
Award is Open to: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: The online application and more information is available at the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program website. Scholarship information is updated every year, so if the deadline has passed keep checking back for new information to be posted!
See Also: Scholarships for People with Medical Conditions, Scholarships for People with Disabilities, Scholarships based on Personal Characteristics, Scholarships based on Parent Affiliations
Austin Community Foundation
Scholarship Name: Aimee Melissa Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund
Description: To celebrate the life of a young woman who had juvenile diabetes, the Austin Community Foundation offers the Aimee Melissa Davis Memorial Scholarship to students in the Austin area who have demonstrated financial need. Eligible students must have Type I diabetes, and must be planning to attend an accredited undergraduate institution upon graduation from high school.
Award: Varies
Awards per Year: One
Award is Open to: High School Students
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: To learn more about Aimee and the scholarship, please click here.
See Also: Scholarships for Medical Conditions
