I've had surgeries for cleft lip and palate throughout my life, and I'm starting to apply for college scholarships. Are there specific scholarships for students with a similar medical history?
Yes, there are indeed scholarships that highlight students with various medical conditions or histories, including cleft lip and palate. One in particular is the Cleft Palate Foundation’s College Scholarship. It's a national scholarship that aims to provide financial support to students who were born with a cleft lip, cleft palate, or other craniofacial anomaly. These scholarships usually require applicants to provide proof of their medical condition, such as letters from a doctor.
Another avenue is the Looking Glass Foundation Scholarships. While it is not targeted specifically at individuals with cleft lip and palate, they do focus on scholarships for students with health challenges and believe in the transformative power of education.
You might also want to explore more broad-reaching scholarships focused on supporting students with physical disabilities or health conditions, as they may accept applications from students with a range of health histories. For example, the 180 Medical Scholarship Program supports students living with a variety of physical conditions.
Remember, the key in finding scholarships is persistence, so it's beneficial to continue searching and applying even after you've identified a few potential leads. Good luck!
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