True Epilepsy is a debilitating condition that can get in the way of almost anything, but some of these unknown disability scholarships for epilepsy can help you get past the disorder and move on to bigger and better things.
This disorder is a bit different than other disabilities. Instead of the term epilepsy being used to describe a particular condition, this term encompasses’ almost twelve different seizure disorders. Because seizures affect the brain so much, it may seem like the sufferer will fall to a low quality of life and will not be able to pursue things such as college. This is where the importance of an epilepsy scholarship lies.
These disability scholarships provide a vital link to college that many students with this disorder need. It is not easy to go through life with a disorder that can interrupt at any time, in any place. Because the brain is involved, it may be difficult to complete any course of study. Epilepsy college scholarships are offered because numerous people with the disorder have risen above these challenges to attain their own college degree.
While there are many different epilepsy scholarships available, local epilepsy centers or foundations are the best place to start looking. Different metropolitan areas or states offer different types of awards. Normally these epilepsy awards are granted to those with epilepsy that have high merit in their current academic pursuits. These recipients must also be of high character and be able to show the positive nature in which the monies will be used. Sometimes, these people will also have to show the organization of the effect that they have on the community. Leaders and mentors are always in demand, regardless of their conditions.
Big corporations also offer scholarships for epilepsy. Pfizer, the drug manufacturer offers twenty-five different epilepsy scholarships each year. These Pfizer epilepsy scholarships for disabled go to students in high school that have applied for graduate school. The only restriction to this disability award is that the students must be under a doctor’s care for the epileptic disorder. Students who apply are required to fill out an epilepsy scholarship application and send in a transcript as well as two letters of recommendation. Educational resources and foundations are also good places to look for scholarships.
The Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program provides financial support to people who are living with the disorder. What makes this epilepsy scholarship unique is the fact that money from this program can go either to the disabled person or the parents and caregivers of said person. There are thirty epilepsy scholarships in all, each worth five thousand dollars. To those who suffer from this disorder, or those who care for these people, this money can make all the difference in the world. With so many different resources out there, it is very important to find what you qualify for before you give up on college. We all know that college is pricey these days, and it can often be out of reach for those with disabilities. Some of these little known disability epilepsy scholarships make it attainable to everyone with this disorder. Reaching for your dreams only takes the patience and research into these financial programs.
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My mother had meningitis in 1985 which developed into “partial complex seizures”. I have been one of her caregivers since I was 12 years old (now I am 18). Her ability to work and drive has changed and they are concerned about how to finance my tuition. My grade point average in high school is now 3.25 and I have already been accepted into my #1 college choices to study “Graphic Design”. College is so expensive so I am searching for grants/scholarships to help finance my education. Please let me know how I can apply for help. Thank you, Zahra
Zahra,
first thing you can do is to go to Student Loan Scholarship and apply at the free scholarship search engine. There are many out there which charge a fee to search for scholarships, but this one is free and as good as you can get. There are other helpful suggestions for college students you can apply to for free also. From there go to The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, and the George Snow Scholarship Foundation, and The American Association of Care Giving Youth to get more information on your situation. I’m sure one if not all can offer you assistance on what you are looking for. Just email them to gey more information and they will respond. Since you are already accepted by your college of choice, pay a visit to the financial aids office there and talk to them. They may have many options for you to explore.
Good Luck and I will have more info on this subject down the road.
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Our son has had seizures since he was 2 years old.He is now,17.He graduates in May and wants to attend Tennessee Technology Center of Whiteville.He has had a hard time with the seizures and still has them every 7 to 10 days. He is very interested in computers.Any help with his schooling would be very much appreciated.Thank You.
Donna,
first things first; contact the ennessee Technology Center of Whiteville finacial aids office (since your son wants to attend college there) and inquire into what type of scholarships grants they have for epileptic conditions or disability scholarships they offer. Fill out all there required applications to get the scholarship grant ball rolling. Contact your state of Tennessee department of education offices to. I also recommend following the above comments to search for a student loan scholarship. You must indicate your sons disability when asked on their online application form. This place will do a fast and easy free scholarship search for you. They are the one of the best kept scholarship search services on the web today.
Also; as mentioned in this website the Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program and the Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship should be explored to see if you qualify too.
Let me know how you do and if you come up with something else be sure to come back and post it so it can help someone else who could benefit from your findings.
I am a 43 year old man living with epilepsy since the age of 16. I am a paramedic who now teaches paramedic school and recently went back to college myself to pursue a bachelor degree in Organiztional Leadership. I am working part-time while going to school in southern California. I was just wondering if there are any scholarship opportunities out there for someone like me. I thought it couldn’t hurt to ask, the squeaky wheel gets the grease right?
Michael,
first check into the financial aids office of where you attend college and inquire into their disability scholarships program.
Secondly, the above article states:
“While there are many different epilepsy scholarships available, local epilepsy centers or foundations are the best place to start looking. Different metropolitan areas or states offer different types of awards. Normally these epilepsy awards are granted to those with epilepsy that have high merit in their current academic pursuits. These recipients must also be of high character and be able to show the positive nature in which the monies will be used. Sometimes, these people will also have to show the organization of the effect that they have on the community. Leaders and mentors are always in demand, regardless of their conditions.”
You seem to fit this description…check into the local epilepsy centers or foundations.
Thirdly, check also into how to find a student loan scholarship and click the link “Find Free College Money” to see if your eligible for a disability scholarship through this gigantic scholarship search engine. It’s one of the best “free” search engines today and produces very good results.
Good luck and let us know how it turned out!
Ok so I have epilepsy and think I require for some or most described above but I don’t see where I could apply for some of them at, can someone help me or send me a link to me.
Thanks
Cassidy,
Go to The Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship to apply to this epilepsy scholarship & go to Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarships to apply for this one.
Good Luck!