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UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program

Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan

This scholarship was established to benefit people with epilepsy or family members/caregivers of a person living with epilepsy, who are pursuing an associate's, undergraduate, or graduate degree. Applicants must demonstrate academic and personal achievement.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Graduating from high school in 2016 or have already graduated from high school
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Residence:
    A legal resident of the United States
  • College:
    Seeking an associate's, undergraduate, or graduate degree or enrolled in a trade school educational program
  • Disability:
    A person living with epilepsy or a family member/caregiver of a person living with epilepsy
  • Miscellaneous:
    Not a previous recipient of the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program; Not an employee of UCB or an immediate family member of a UCB employee.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    A one-page essay authored by the applicant explaining why the applicant should be selected for the scholarship (e.g., outstanding awards or community involvement), how epilepsy has impacted the applicants life, either as a person living with epilepsy or as a family member/caregiver, and how the scholarship will benefit the applicant.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    3 letters of recommendation (Please note that you are not required to have a letter from someone in each category listed below as long as you submit three letters:School officials recommendation letterCommunity members recommendation letterHealthcare team members recommendation letter
  • Portfolio/Work Samples:
    Students pursuing degrees in the arts are welcome to include an artistic presentation. This is an optional item.
  • Other Materials:
    A completed applicationMedical history form for the person living with epilepsy

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