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Post-Secondary Academic Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

Contents:

Tips on General Scholarships (not necessarily disability-related)
General Disability Financial Resources
Scholarships Inclusive of Students with Disabilities
Scholarships, Savings Plans and Grants for Iowa Students
General Physical Disabilities
Asthma
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Blind/Low Vision
Cancer
Craniofacial Differences
Cystic Fibrosis
Dwarfism
Ectodermal Dysplasias
Epilepsy
Hearing Impairment/Deafness
Hemophilia and Related Disorders
Hydrocephalus
Immune Deficiency
Learning Disabilities
Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, or Schizoaffective Disorder
Spina Bifida
Stickler Syndrome
Non-Traditional Learners

Tips on General Scholarships (not necessarily disability related)

Scholarships are becoming more common for people with disabilities as the population swells in colleges and technical schools. That being said, it is wise to keep your options open in financial planning for higher education. Be flexible! Explore scholarships available to all students as well as funding available for under-represented students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, first generation to college students, students from low income families and students with a history of overcoming adversity. Here are a few general overview sites:

College Scholarships for High School Seniors
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/college.html

FinAid: Scholarships for Average Students
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/average.phtml

Upward Bound Program/TRIO
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html

General Disability Financial Resources

Disability.Gov: Financial Aid

Major scholarships in all areas of disability, plus helpful resource pages for students, parents and veterans.
Website: http://www.disability.gov/education/financial_aid

Disaboom.com: Disability Scholarships

Comprehensive, condition-specific, and group-specific disability categories.
Website: http://www.disaboom.com/scholarships

The George Washington University HEATH Resource Center

HEATH Resource Center is the premier clearinghouse of opportunities for scholars with disabilities. Peruse their annual online publication, Financial Aid for Individuals with Disabilities, for information about federal loans, state vocational and rehabilitation services, local sources, and scholarships.
2134 G Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20052-0001
Contact: askheath@gwu.edu
Website: http://www.heath.gwu.edu

Michigan State University Libraries: Grants for Individuals: The Disabled

A frequently updated selection of post-secondary educational opportunities specifically for the disability community.
Website: http://staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3disable.htm

Social Security Administration: Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)

If you have a disability and are receiving (or qualify for) supplemental security income (SSI), you can set aside income and other resources toward college expenses without endangering your SSI benefits.
Website: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/wi/pass.htm

Think College: College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Paying for College

Hints on working your way through college using grants, scholarships, and waivers.
Website: http://www.thinkcollege.net/for-students/paying-for-college

Wrightslaw: Loans, Scholarships and Financial Aid for Students

This Web guide for college bound students suggests specific scholarships, articles, and publications to customize your funding search.
Website: http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/fin.aid.index.htm

Scholarships Inclusive of Students with Disabilities

ASCLA Century Scholarship

Considering librarianship as a profession? The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Services seeks to recruit advanced degree scholars with disabilities for their Century Scholarship. Application process opens: October.
American Library Association ASCLA Section
50 E. Huron
Chicago IL 60611
Phone: (800) 545-2433, ext. 1-4396
Website: http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=Scholarships&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=26670

American Association on Health and Disability Scholarship

Applicants must be a high school graduate, have a documented disability and provide documentation of their disability. Applicants must also be a US citizen or legal resident living in the US and enrolled in, or accepted by, an accredited US four year university or graduate school on a full-time basis. Preference will be given to students majoring in public health, disability studies, health promotion or a field related to disability and health. Deadline: November 15.
Contact: Roberta Carlin, AAHD Executive Director at rcarlin@aahd.us or call (301) 545-6140 ext. 206
Website: http://www.aahd.us/page.php?pname=Scholarship%20Program&PHPSESSID=e7e9e03861db51e5a6bc97bd61145ec4

disABLEDperson, Inc. National Scholarship Competition for College Students with Disabilities

Students must be enrolled full-time in a 2 or 4 year accredited college in the United States, and complete an essay stipulated by the sponsoring organization. The competition award is $1000. Deadline: March 1.
Executive Director
disABLEDperson Inc.
PO Box 230636
Encinitas, Ca. 92023-0636
Phone: (760) 420-1269
Website: http://www.disabledperson.com/scholarships/2

Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

The Google Lime partnership is providing scholarships and networking retreats for computer science students with disabilities in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study, or those enrolled in a graduate program at a university. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background, leadership and passion for computer science: $10,000 for those studying in the US, and $5,000 for those studying in Canada. Deadline: December 15.
Website: http://www.limeconnect.com

Horatio Alger Scholarship Program

The Horatio Alger Association provides scholarships to motivated students with financial need who have demonstrated perseverance and integrity in overcoming adversity. Iowa, Louisiana, Idaho and Montana applicants must pursue a degree at specific universities or colleges. Deadline: October 31.
Scholarship Coordinator
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact: https://www.horatioalger.com/contact.cfm
Website: http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships

INCIGHT: Resources for Self-Empowerment

$750 annually renewable Go-Getter Scholarship available to students with disabilities nationwide. Deadline: April.
73 SW Oak St. Ste 200
Portland OR 97205
Phone: (971) 244-0305
Contact: questions@incight.org
Website http://incighteducation.org/scholarships.php
Scholarship Resource page: http://incight.org/scholarships.html

Microsoft Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

Full or partial one year tuition scholarship to students with disabilities pursuing undergraduate degrees in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics with a demonstrated interest in computer science. Deadline: March.
Contact: scholars@microsoft.com
Website: https://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/collegescholarship.aspx

Scholarships, Savings Plans and Grants for Iowa Students

All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship

Students attending eligible Iowa colleges and universities may receive awards of up to $6,269 for the 2007-08 academic year. Priority will be given to students who participated in the Federal TRIO Programs (including current participants at Educational Opportunity Centers), students who graduated from alternative high schools or participated in alternative high school programs, and to homeless youth. Deadline: March 31.
Website: http://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=299&Itemid=182

Iowa College Foundation Scholarship Programs

The ICF secures financial backing for scholarships at any of 25 Iowa member colleges and universities. The goal of the foundation is to keep talented students in the state of Iowa by providing for high quality education. Distributions averaging $1,000 per student are distributed semiannually in June and December, with approximate 200 individuals benefiting annually.
Iowa College Foundation
505 5th Ave #1034
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 282-0473
Contact: sue@iaicu-icf.edu
Major Scholarships: http://www.iowacollegefoundation.org/programs_major.html
Targeted Scholarships: http://www.iowacollegefoundation.org/programs_targeted.html
Endowed Scholars Program: http://www.iowacollegefoundation.org/programs_endowed.html

College Savings Iowa 529 Plan

College Savings Iowa is designed to provide families a tax-advantaged way to save money for their children’s higher education. Parents, grandparents, and others can invest in College Savings Iowa on behalf of a child. The money grows tax-free and is state and federally tax exempt if used to pay for qualified education expenses. Participants in College Savings Iowa can also take advantage of the Upromise Rewards service, which enables families to earn cash rewards from their everyday spending.
Michael L. Fitzgerald
Treasurer of the State of Iowa
College Savings Iowa
P.O. Box 55119
Boston, MA 02205-5119
Phone: (888) 672-9116
Contact: csi@iowa.gov
Website: https://collegesavingsiowa.s.upromise.com

Robert D. Blue Scholarship

Financial assistance for deserving Iowa high school seniors or to college students, enrolling in or currently attending an Iowa institution of higher learning. Students must demonstrate literary and scholastic achievement, exhibit courage and humanity, and possess strong moral character. Scholarship amounts vary between $500 and $1000. Deadline: May 10 (Applications are accepted online only.)
State Treasurer's Office
Capitol Bldg.
Des Moines IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-3067
Contact: treasurer@tos.state.ia.us
Website: http://www.rdblue.org/scholarship

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust: Carver Scholars

The program centers on providing substantial scholarships to students who struggle to overcome significant social and economic obstacles in the pursuit of their education or who may be living in circumstances that may not normally be taken into account by other financial aid programs. Carver Scholars are juniors and seniors who attend one of Iowa’s three public universities or 22 selected private colleges in the state. Deadline: April 1.
Contact: https://www.carvertrust.org/index.php?page=107
Website: https://www.carvertrust.org/index.php?page=44

Hamilton Relay Scholarship

The goal of the Hamilton Relay Scholarship is to support individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled in their post secondary education. The $500 Hamilton Relay Scholarship is extended to a qualifying student living within a state where Hamilton Relay is the contracted telecommunications relay service provider: AZ, DC, GA, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MT, NM, PA, RI, UT or WY. Deadline: March 31.
Hamilton Relay
1001 12th St
Aurora NE 68818
Voice/TTY: 888-516-4692
Fax: 402-694-5110

Hemophilia of Iowa Scholarship Fund

Member families of Hemophilia of Iowa with a high school senior enrolled in a degree seeking program at an accredited U.S. college, university or trade school may seek one of several scholarships for students with bleeding disorders or immediate family members of persons with a bleeding disorder. Deadline: March 31.
Website: http://www.hemophiliaofiowa.com (See: Resources)

Learning Disability Association of Iowa College Scholarship

Three $1,000 scholarships to assist Iowa students with learning disabilities in pursuing a post-secondary education at an accredited institution which provides:

  • two- or four-year college program, or
  • vocational training

Deadline: March 31.
Phone: (712) 274-5136
Website: http://www.lda-ia.org

Midwest Alliance for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

A program funded by the National Science Foundation to promote the success of students with disabilities in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin who are interested in pursuing postsecondary degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. The program offers high school students and postsecondary students outreach opportunities and internships in the sciences, with limited stipends ($250-$1,000) based on level of involvement.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
338 Goodnight Hall
1975 Willow Dr
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: (866) 857-4358
Website: http://www.stemmidwest.org

Scholarships.com: Iowa Scholarships

Four prestigious scholarships for young Iowans.
Website: http://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/iowa-scholarships.aspx

Iowa Lakes Community College Scholarships

Eligible applicants for the Maxine Cass & Deanne Yackle Memorial Scholarship must be enrolled, part-time or full-time, in either the Human Services/Disability Studies program or in any Iowa Lakes Community College program if they have a documented disability. The recipient must display financial need, and the award must be used for tuition, books, or/or fees. Deadline: April 1.
Website: http://www.iowalakes.edu/financial_aid/scholarships/list.htm

Iowa State University Student Disability Services: Scholarship Information

Find information about the Keith Sargent Scholarship, the Elizabeth R. Hansen Endowed Scholarship, and the ELA Foundation Scholarship – all for students with disabilities.
Student Disability Resources
Dean of Students Office
Academic Success Center
1076 Student Services Building
Ames, IA 50011-2222
Contact: disabilityresources@iastate.edu
Website: http://www.dso.iastate.edu/dr/scholarship

University of Northern Iowa Student Financial Aid

Inquire about the availability of the Charlotte Ann Field Memorial Scholarship for mobility impairment. Many other opportunities are listed in the UNI online scholarship directory.
Financial Aid
105 Gilchrist Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Phone: (800) 772-2736
Website: http://www.uni.edu/finaid

University of Iowa Office of Financial Aid: Scholarships Requiring Applications and/or Awarded by a High School or Outside Agency

Website: http://www.uiowa.edu/financial-aid/aidtypes/scholarships/outside.shtml

University of Iowa Veterans Grant Program

Grants up to $500 per semester to offset education expenses for veterans who entered service from the state of Iowa and who were on active duty in support of the global war on terror, or in other periods of hostility. A needs-based grant renewable up to eight semesters; eligibility is determined by the FAFSA form and present military discharge papers. Eligibility also applies to students receiving benefits as a dependent of a veteran who became 100 percent disabled, or who died as a result of military duty.
University of Iowa Registrar
Veterans Services
1 Jessup Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: (319) 335-0219
Contact: herald-kempnich@uiowa.edu
Website: http://registrar.uiowa.edu/Student/Veterans/VeteransGrantProgram/tabid/114/Default.aspx

General Physical Disabilities

1800wheelchair.com Scholarship Award

A $500 scholarship to an undergraduate student in good stand who has maintained a grade point of at least 3.0. College-bound students age 16 or older qualify for the essay-based scholarship. Deadline: June.
1-800-Wheelchair Scholarship
320 Roebling St Ste 515
Brooklyn NY 11211
Website: http://www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship

Amputee Coalition of America’s Christina Skoski, M.D., Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship to a full-time undergraduate student who has a congenital limb difference or an amputation and who is, or whose parent or legal guardian is, a current member of the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA). The member's ACA membership number must be included in the application. Deadline: March 15.
Amputee Coalition of America
Phone: (888) 267-5669
Website: https://www.amputee-coalition.org/scholarship

Chairscholars Foundation

On the premise that "No physical impairment should deter a motivated mind," the Chairscholars National Program is available to high school seniors and college freshmen. providing up to $20,000 - distributed over four years - for tuition at the students' college of choice. Deadline: February 21.
1610 Carencia Lane
Odessa, FL 33556
Phone: (813) 920-1981 or (813) 785-6658
Contact: chairscholars@tampabay.rr.com
Website: http://www.chairscholars.org

Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarships

Graduate level scholarships for young women with physical disabilities pursuing an advanced degree. Deadline: June 1.
2460 North Lake Ave.
PMB #128
Altadena, CA. 91001
Contact: info@ela.org
Website: http://www.ela.org

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Scholarship Program

PVA's Educational Scholarship Program was established in 1986 to help Paralyzed Veterans life members and their immediate families gain post-secondary education from accredited colleges and universities across America. Deadline: June 1.
Paralyzed Veterans of America
801 Eighteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-3517
Phone: (800) 555-9140
Contact: info@pva.org
Website: http://www.pva.org/site/PageServer?pagename=memb_scholar

Asthma

Schering-Plough "Will To Win" Asthma Scholarship Program

This program awards a total of $50,000 in scholarship grants in five categories--performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics, and student government--to college-bound high school seniors with asthma.
The 'Will to Win' Scholarship Program
PO Box 6503
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Phone: (800) 724-3746
Contact: requests@schering-ploughwilltowin.com
Website: http://www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com

Autism Spectrum Disorders

"CVS All Kids Can" Scholars Program

Awarded through the Autism Society of America, the scholarship is available to an individual with autism who has successfully met all the requirements for admission into an accredited post-secondary program of study.
7910 Woodmont Avenue Ste 300
Bethesda, MD 20814-3067
Phone: (800) 328-8476
Website: http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=asa_awards

Schwallie Family Scholarship Program

Supports qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome in the United States pursuing post-secondary education. An award of $3,000 each will be given in the following categories:

  • Four-year undergraduate college or university
  • Two-year undergraduate college
  • Trade, technical, or vocational school

Deadline: April.
Organization for Autism Research
Attn: Schwallie Family Scholarship
2000 N. 14th St, Ste 710
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 243-9710
Website:

Bipolar Disorder

See the scholarship offered in the Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, or Schizoaffective Disorder section.

Blind/Low Vision

American Council of the Blind Scholarships

The ACB sponsors more than two dozen scholarships to students who are legally blind and enrolled in an academic or program. Amounts awarded vary. Applicants will be considered for every ACB scholarship for which they are eligible.
American Council of the Blind
Attn: Terry Pacheco
Coordinator of Affiliate and Member Services
1155 15th St NW, Ste 1004
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 467-5081 or (800) 424-8666
Website: http://www.acb.org

American Foundation for the Blind Scholarship Program

For any of its national scholarships destined for deserving students, the American Foundation for the Blind requires a recently signed letter on a single page of official stationery from an optometrist, ophthalmologist, or state or private agency for the blind, certifying that you are legally blind. No other statements, medical reports, or affidavits will be accepted. The letter must clearly state that you are legally blind (i.e., have best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in the better eye. Deadline: April.
AFB Information Center
Phone: (800) 232-5463
Website: http://www.afb.org/scholarships.asp

American Foundation for the Blind: Other Scholarships and Grants for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Twenty organizations and colleges offering scholarships to students who are legally blind or who are visually impaired. Additional information on alternative formats available from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid for post-secondary students with vision loss.
Website: http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?DocumentID=1845

Association of Blind Citizens

One Reggie Johnson Memorial Scholarship of $2000 and eight scholarships of $1000 are available. Applicants must be legally blind, be a U.S. legal resident and provide proof of acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning or a recognized vocational program once the individual has been awarded a scholarship. See website for more information about the application process. Deadline: April 15.
Address: Association of Blind Citizens, PO Box 246, Holbrook, MA 02343
Phone: (781) 961-1023
Contact: scholarship@blindcitizens.org
Website: http://www.blindcitizens.org/abc_scholarship.htm

Council of Citizens with Low Vision International Scholarship Program

The Fred Scheigert Scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis to full-time college students with low vision in individual amounts of $3000. Deadline: March.
CCLVI
324 S Diamond Bar Blvd #128
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Phone: (800) 733-2258
Website: http://www.cclvi.org

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship

Each year the NFB gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars. All applicants for these scholarships must be legally blind and pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a United States institution of higher education. In addition, one scholarship may be given to a full-time employee also attending school part-time. Each applicant will be considered for all scholarships for which he or she qualifies.
NFB Scholarship Committee
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 659-9314
Website: http://www.nfb.org/nfb/scholarship_program.asp?SnID=574899846

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic® National Achievement Awards

The Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards are presented to outstanding college seniors who are legally blind or visually impaired. Deadline: April 1.
RFB&D® National Headquarters
20 Roszel Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
Website: http://www.rfbd.org/applications_awards.htm

Cancer

Patient Advocate Foundation

The purpose of the foundation's ten $3,000 scholarships are to provide support to individuals, under the age of 25 that are, or have been, diagnosed with cancer or a critical or life threatening disease. Deadline: April.
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd Ste 200
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: (800) 532-5274
Contact: scholarship@patientadvocate.org
Website: http://www.patientadvocate.org/index.php?p=69

Ryan Mullaly Second Chance Fund

Scholarship assistance to young people who are fighting cancer whose high school years were disrupted by cancer and whose ability to qualify for most scholarships is precluded by the extensive absenteeism and physical disabilities which result from chemotherapy and radiation. Deadline: May 31.
26 Meadow Lane
Pennington NJ 08534
Contact: The2dChanceFund@aol.com
Website: http://www.ryans2dchancefund.org

Craniofacial Differences

Cleft Palate Association Scholarships

A minimum of three $500 scholarships to full-time college students with craniofacial differences. Deadline: February 1.
1504 East Franklin Street, Suite 102
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-2820 USA
Phone: (919) 933-9044
Website: http://www.cleftline.org/parents/college_scholarships_for_students_with_craniofacial_differences

Cystic Fibrosis

Boomer Esiason Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Ambassador Program

A scholarship fund to assist students with cystic fibrosis to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Boomer Esiason Foundation
417 Fifth Ave, 2nd Floor
New York NY 10016
Phone: (646) 344-3765
Contact: jcahill@esiason.org
Website: http://www.cfambassador.com

Elizabeth Nash Foundation

Awards scholarships to assist persons with cystic fibrosis to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees. Grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 are awarded annually. Deadline: April.
Elizabeth Nash Foundation
PO Box 1260
Los Gatos, CA 95031-1260
Contact: scholarships@elizabethnashfoundation.org
Website: http://www.elizabethnashfoundation.org/scholarshipprogram.html

SolvayCARES Scholarship

Provides financial assistance toward higher education for students with cystic fibrosis (CF) who demonstrate high academic credentials, the ability to serve as a role model for others with CF, and the need for financial assistance. Nationwide contest to determine the "Thriving Student Achiever" who will receive an additional stipend from Solvay Pharmaceuticals. Deadline: June.
Contact: http://www.solvaycaresscholarship.com/contact.php
Website: http://www.solvaycaresscholarship.com

Dwarfism

Little People of America Scholarships

Educational scholarships to prospective and current students attending college or vocational school in the United States with preference to those who are members of LPA or who have a medically diagnosed form of dwarfism. Deadline: April.
National Headquarters
Little People of America, Inc.
Suite F-100
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone: (888) 572-2001
Contact: info@lpaonline.org
Website: http://www.lpaonline.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=44409&orgId=lpa

Ectodermal Dysplasias

National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias L. Marie Heard Scholarship Program

Annually awards up to $10,000 in scholarships to qualified individuals for post-secondary education. This includes colleges, university, trade school or junior college. Scholarships can only be used for tuition, fees and/or books. Only individuals affected by ectodermal dysplasia syndromes are eligible. Deadline: March.
NFED
PO Box 114
Mascoutal IL 62258
Phone: (618) 566 2020
Website: http://nfed.org/support_education_scholarship.asp

Epilepsy

Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award

A one year, $3,000 scholarship honoring 25 outstanding students who have overcome the challenge of epilepsy. Deadline: March.
Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award
c/o The Eden Communications Group
515 Valley Street, Ste 200
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Phone: (800) 292-7373
Website: http://www.epilepsy-scholarship.com

UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program

This award is a one-time $5,000 scholarship for 20 students with epilepsy seeking an undergraduate or a graduate degree at a U.S. institution of higher learning. An additional 10 scholarships will be given to family members or caregivers of a people with epilepsy for use toward tuition in a U.S. postsecondary institution. Deadline: April.
Contact: questions@hudsonmc.com Website: http://www.ucbepilepsyscholarship.com

Hearing Impairment/Deafness

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Financial Aid and Scholarship Awards

Several scholarships at the graduate and undergraduate level for students with moderate-to-profound hearing loss enrolled in, or applied full-time to, a mainstream and accredited college or university. Deadline: March.
3417 Volta Place, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 337-5220
TTY: (202) 337-5221
Contact: info@agbell.org
Website: http://nc.agbell.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=493

Sertoma International

Offers two scholarships - one to a student who has a 40dB or more hearing loss in both ears, and one to a student accepted into a graduate level program in speech language pathology and/or audiology at a college or university in the United States. Deadline: May 1.
Scholarships for Students Who are Hard of Hearing or Deaf
1912 E. Meyer Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132-1174
Website: http://www.sertoma.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?pid=344&srcid=19

Hemophilia and Related Disorders

Accredo Hemophilia Health Services Memorial Scholarship Program

HHS scholarships are awarded to persons with hemophilia and related bleeding disorders so they can continue their higher education. Deadline: May 1.
HHS Special Programs Coordinator
Phone: (615) 850-5175
Contact: scholarship@hemophiliahealth.com
Website: http://www.hemophiliahealth.com/Scholarships.html

American Homecare Federation: List of Academic Scholarships

This organization, which specializes in bleeding disorder homecare, has compiled a comprehensive list of academic scholarships available to their clientele.
Website: http://www.ahfinfo.com/ahfinfo/academic_scholarships.htm

Factor Support Network Pharmacy Scholarships

Offering five $1,000 scholarships for men with Hemophilia or von Willebrand Disease and their immediate family members, and five $1000 scholarships to women with Hemophilia or von Willebrand Disease.
Factor Support Network Pharmacy, Inc.
900 Avenida Acaso, Ste A
Camarillo, CA 93012-8749
Website: http://www.factorsupport.com/scholarships.htm

LA Kelly Communications: Scholarships 2010

A listing of scholarships available to current and future college students who have bleeding disorders.
Website: http://www.kelleycom.com/scholarships.html

Wyeth Scholarship Program

To be eligible for one of the 20 scholarships, students must have either hemophilia A or hemophilia B and be a high school senior, have a graduate equivalency diploma GED), or be currently enrolled in an accredited junior college, college (undergraduate or graduate), or vocational school. Deadline: April.
Hemophilia Scholarship Program
Box 26825
Collegeville PA 19426
Phone: (888) 999-2349
Website: http://www.hemophiliavillage.com/programs_scholar.asp

Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus Association Scholarships

Up to 11 scholarships in the amount of $500 for young adults, ages 17-30, who have hydrocephalus and are seeking a degree in higher education. Request an application by phone or by e-mail. Deadline: April 1.
Phone: (888) 598-3789
Contact: Bonnie@Hydroassoc.org
Website: http://www.hydroassoc.org/education_support/scholarships

Immune Deficiency

The Eric Marder Scholarship Program of the Immune Deficiency Foundation

The IDF Scholarship Program is open to patients with a primary immune deficiency as classified by the World Health Organization. It is intended for undergraduate students attending or entering college or a technical training school.
Deadline: May.
Immune Deficiency Foundation
Scholarship Medical Programs
40 W Chesapeake Ave. #308
Towson MD 21204
Phone: 800-296-4433
Contact: tbrown@primaryimmune.org
Website: http://www.primaryimmune.org/services/scholarship.htm

Learning Disabilities

P. Buckley Moss Foundation Scholarships

Two scholarships for college bound high school seniors with certified language-related learning differences. Deadline: March 31.
P. Buckley Moss Society
20 Stoneridge Dr, Ste 102
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Phone: 540-943-5678
Contact: society@mosssociety.org
Website: http://www.mosssociety.org/page.php?id=8

Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship

A $10,000 award given to a high school senior with an identified learning disability who is pursuing an undergraduate degree. Deadline: December 31.
National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.
381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401
New York, NY 10016-8806
Contact: AFScholarship@ncld.org
Website: http://www.ncld.org/about-us/scholarships-aamp-awards/the-anne-ford-and-allegra-ford-scholarship-award

The Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Award

This award is presented to Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic® members who are high school seniors with learning disabilities in recognition of extraordinary leadership, scholarship, enterprise and service to others. For the purposes of this award, a learning disability is defined as a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to receive, process, store, and/or respond to information, and which affects the person's ability to read standard print. Deadline: May.
RFB&D® National Headquarters
20 Roszel Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (866) 732-3585
Website: http://www.rfbd.org/applications_awards.htm

Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, or Schizoaffective Disorder

Lilly Reintegration Scholarship

The goal of the Lilly Reintegration Scholarship is to help people with schizophrenia and related disorders acquire the educational and vocational skills they need to reintegrate into society, secure meaningful work, and reclaim their lives. To be eligible for consideration for the Lilly Reintegration Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be diagnosed with bipolar, schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, or schizoaffective disorder
  • Be currently receiving medical treatment for the disease, including medication and psychiatric follow-up
  • Be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegration efforts, such as clubhouse membership, part-time work, volunteer efforts, or school enrollment
  • Be a U.S. citizen and plan to attend a school in the United States

Deadline: January

Lilly Secretariat
PMB 327
310 Busse Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068-3251
Contact: lillyscholarships@reintegration.com
Website: http://www.reintegration.com/resources/scholarships/scholarship.asp

Spina Bifida

Spina Bifida Association Scholarship Program

The SBA Scholarship Program offers two different programs for people living with spina bifida.
4590 MacArthur Blvd. NW
Suite 250
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 944-3285 ext. 23
Contact: sbaa@sbaa.org
Website: http://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/site/c.liKWL7PLLrF/b.2664425/apps/s/content.asp?ct=3727653

Stickler Syndrome

Gunner B. Stickler Foundation Scholarship

The award for a college student diagnosed with Stickler syndrome is a scholarship in the amount of $500 per year up to a maximum of 4 years. Deadline: June 15.
Stickler Involved People c/o Pat Houchin
Gunnar B. Stickler Scholarship Award
15 Angelina
Augusta, KS 67010
Website: http://www.sticklers.org/sip2/content/view/10/12

Non-Traditional Learners

CollegeScholarships.org: Scholarships for Your Non-traditional Situation

Non-traditional students are those who are 22 years of age and older, or those who are re-entering academic study.
Website: http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/non-traditional.htm

Colorado State University: Resources for Adult Learners

Colorado State presents a fine directory of scholarship opportunities for the adult student.
Website: http://ocssral.colostate.edu/Data/Sites/1/documents/RAL/Schlrshp%20Awrds%20-%20List.doc



Compiled by: Mary Hubbard, Disability Resource Librarian
Compilation method: Extensive online research and use of existing scholarship resources.
Last update: 02-17-2010

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