June, 2011 | DisabilityScholarships.us

Cystic Fibrosis Scholarships for Disability

Cystic fibrosis scholarships for disability students are awarded who are currently living with CF (cystic fibrosis) as an active condition in their life.

Cystic fibrosis scholarships for disability students are awarded who are currently living with CF (cystic fibrosis) as an active condition in their life. This incredibly debilitating disease is the most common inherited disorder in the United States and 1 in 29 Caucasian Americans are believed to be carriers of the condition. The symptoms of the disease include the growth of large amounts of mucus in the lungs and intestines making it difficult to breathe and process food appropriately. Students who are afflicted with the condition are in some cases able to live their lives very successfully depending on how extreme the mutations in their genetic structure relating to CF are. For these students there are many different cystic fibrosis scholarships available should they decide they would like to take a stab at attending college. While some students will not survive into adulthood, most people with CF go on to live adult lives, on average surviving to at least 35 years of age. These young adults must go on to face life’s challenges as almost all other adults do, and getting a college education is part of that process. Those students with CF that are interested in getting their college education should sincerely consider their options with regards to cystic fibrosis scholarships.

The Boomer Esiason Foundation provides a number of disability scholarships for cystic fibrosis of varying amounts to students every year. One such program, named after the foundation, is the Boomer Esiason Foundation Scholarship Program. This wonderful cystic fibrosis scholarship provides anywhere from $500 to $2,000 four times a year to 10 to 15 different students. Applicants will need to provide a letter from their physician verifying that they are living with CF, be able to display financial need and have strong academic marks. Students should apply to this program as early as possible so that they may be considered for each of the quarterly decisions.

Another CF scholarship for disability students provided in partnership with the Boomer Esiason Foundation is the Sacks for Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship. This program generously provides cystic fibrosis scholarships for disability students from at least $3,000 up to as much as $10,000 to 30 people every year. The available guidelines for the program are fairly vague, but they do state that applicants must be going through a therapy program and clearly work towards good grades in their academic work. All application materials must be received no later than February 6.

Another scholarship for CF is offered by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation known as the Exercise for Life Scholarship which provides two different awards each year to a male and female student. This program works towards seeing young people afflicted with CF living healthy lives and working towards maintaining their health through exercise. Applicants will need to be a high school senior who has been formally diagnosed with CF who can demonstrate strong academic work. All applicants will need to be able to show leadership qualities, work through community service organizations, a need for aid and a dedication to their physical therapy regiment. Materials for this CF scholarship are due no later than June 20.

Considering the many different disability scholarships for having cystic fibrosis available to interested students, the Bonnie Strangio Education program is yet another clear example of the aid available. They provide a single $2,500 award to a selected student every year. Applications will need to be going to school at either the undergraduate or graduate level that has shown a strong dedication in finding a cure or preventing CF. The annual deadline is June 20.

Artists living with CF have a chance to win a cystic fibrosis scholarship through the Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship of the Arts. This program provides an unspecified amount to a varying number of students who are able to submit a compelling piece of work which communicates issues regarding CF through an artistic means be it video, drawing, paintings or sculptures. Applicants will need to have their piece of art completed for submission no later than May 16.

Hydrocephalus Scholarships for Disabled Students

Hydrocephalus scholarships for disabled students are for those people either living with the condition, or in their their families, or to study it.

Hydrocephalus scholarships for disabled students are normally designed for those people either living with the condition, their families, or those going to school specifically to study the topic. While there are a number of organizations or groups both nationally and locally which offer hydrocephalus scholarships one of the biggest organizations within the United States which offer these programs is the Hydrocephalus Association. This organization works for on advocacy, support and general community building. As a member of the National Health Council the organization is part of a nationwide group which represented over 100 million different people. On its own the Hydrocephalus Association gives out six different scholarships for hydrocephalus every year and represents the best bet for many students to get access to financial aid. Students in Canada should be aware that there are a number of options available for them as well depending on the province in which they live.

*Hydrocephalusa is a medical condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of water or Cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles, or the cavities of the brain. It is known in laymans terms as ‘water on the brain’.

Generally speaking students interested in getting a hydrocephalus scholarship from the Hydrocephalus Association will need to fall under their singular eligibility requirements. Students interested in these programs will need to be preparing to attend a four year university, trade school, or post graduate program while being 17 years of age or older. Funds from these hydrocephalus scholarships may be used for anything relating to education including books, exam fees, or other various costs. All of the programs award at least one scholarship every year in the amount of $500. Applications are not made available online and students interested in applying to a scholarship program will need to be living with hydrocephalus as an active condition in their life. While the 2011 cycle has come to a close, students should pay attention to the website for more information and upcoming deadlines when they are announced.

As of 2009, there are six different hydrocephalus scholarships available from the Hydrocephalus Association. The Gerard Swartz Fudge, Morris L. and Rebecca Ziskin, and Anthony Abbese hydrocephalus scholarships each provide two different awards of $500 a piece. The Justin Scot Alston, Mario J. Tosco and Giavanna Marie Melomo hydrocephalus scholarship provide only a single award each year. Many of these hydrocephalus scholarships are memorial programs, designed not only to provide funding but also to help remember the people who have died while suffering under hydrocephalus. Unfortunately there do not appear to be many other hydrocephalus scholarships for disabled students available in the united states though students will likely have a good amount of luck applying for disability scholarships available in greater numbers.

It is worth noting that American Association on Health and Disability provides a scholarship every year for students going into a program to study disabilities with an interest in a career within the disability field. While not necessarily a hydrocephalus scholarship, the Hydrocephalus Association does link the program at the bottom of their website for interested students. Students can receive up to $1,000 in assistance while being a United States citizen and preparing to major in either disability studies or a health related field. All applicants will need to be enrolled in either undergraduate or post-graduate study. While the 2011-2012 cycle has closed, students are encourage to check in with the website for the next academic year’s application.

Students in Canada have a few options for a hydrocephalus scholarship depending on where they live in the country. As an example the Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick Scholarship is given out to a varying number of students with hydrocephalus every year. This particular program is limited to students who are residents of Ontario but may be applied to any accredited school or university. All applications are due April 29 of every year. In a similar vein to the above program, the Luciana Spring Mascarin hydrocephalus scholarship for disabled students gives out varying number of different awards every year. Eligibility for this scholarship for having hydrocephalus requires that students be citizens of Windsor, Essex, or Chatham-Kent while preparing to head off to any college. The deadline for this program is March 31.

Professional Disability Studies Scholarships

Professional disability studies scholarships are available to students planning on a career working for those with physical or mental conditions.

Professional disability studies scholarships are available largely to students who are planning to make a career out of working for those with debilitating physical or mental conditions. There are a number of national organizations which offer professional disability studies scholarships and a number of colleges offer similar awards through their own programs. Students who are interested in getting access to disability studies scholarships should look both at these national programs and then consult with their universities applicable department to get a more complete listing of programs which they may be able to apply to.

It is important to know that professional disability studies scholarships are available for a wide array of disability oriented studies, and that students entering the field have a wide range of things they may study or professionally become involved in. There are programs for working with the blind, deaf, and those people who may be handicapped in other ways. Beyond these programs there are also very common professional disability studies scholarships available for students who are working at the graduate level looking to enter the field at the masters or PhD level, or working actively to expand scholarly understanding regarding disabilities. In the end, students should be more than able to find programs to apply to which fit their needs.

The American Association on Health and Disabilities (AAHD) provides professional disability scholarships every year to deserving students in the field. This program provides a varying number of $1,000 scholarships depending on both the number of chosen applicants and the amount of funds available in a given academic year. In order to be eligible for this disability studies scholarship students will need to be studying at either the undergraduate or graduate levels while going to school full time. All applicants will need to have a formally diagnosed disability, be a United States citizen and be studying health, disability studies, or a related field. Application materials must be received no later than November 15, 2011.

Another good source of financial aid with regards to professional disabilities studies scholarships would be the Sertoma Communicative Disorders Scholarship. This annual program awards varying number of $1,000 awards to students depending on availability of funds from year to year. Students will be eligible for this professional disability studies scholarship if they are US citizens, be accepted into a graduate program and have at least a 3.2 grade point average for their undergraduate or graduate course work. The deadline for this program is March 30.

Not all professional disabilities study scholarships are available nationally or even to all people. The Bethesda Lutheran Communities Scholarship is a great example of an organization which limits its scholarships to members. This organization provides three different professional disability studies scholarships all of which award differing amounts of money. The highest award they give out comes from an unnamed program which rewards $3,000 for up to two different students every year. All applicants will need to be members of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, be at least a sophomore in college, and have maintained at least a 3.0 gpa while in college. Applicants will also need to be entering the field of professional disability studies. The deadline for this program is April 15 of every year. Another program provides two $500 professional disability studies scholarships to high school students who are interested in the field of disability studies. These students will need to be high school seniors, have at least a 3.0 gpa, and have interest in a career in disability work.

Looking at other membership-only professional disability studies scholarships, an organization known as Jobs Daughters provides such a program every year. This program awards multiple $1,500 scholarships to selected students who are working towards a degree in dentistry with some formal training regarding handicapped individuals. Students will need to have high scholastic marks, be actively involved in the organization, and have a clear dedication to participating in events outside of Jobs Daughters. All applications will also need to show financial need. Applications for these disability studies scholarships are due no later than August 1, 2011.