I'm searching for scholarships tailored to students with spina bifida since I'll be applying to colleges soon. Does anyone have recommendations or know where I might find listings of scholarships for conditions like mine?
Sure, there are quite a few scholarships available that are specifically designed for students with Spina Bifida or other physical disabilities. Here are some to consider:
1. 180 Medical Scholarship: This is a scholarship provider that offers awards each year for students with Spina Bifida and other disabilities. The scholarships can be used at any accredited two or four-year college, or a trade, technical or vocational school.
2. ABC Law Centers Disability Scholarship: This annual scholarship is available to undergraduate students with disabilities, including but not limited to Spina Bifida.
3. Google Lime Scholarship: This is a scholarship provided in collaboration between Google and Lime Connect for students with disabilities who are pursuing a computer science or related degree.
4. Baer Reintegration Scholarship: For students with a documented disability such as Spina Bifida, this scholarship is available for those with ambitions in the fields of fine arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
5. The Ability Center Scholarship Program: The Ability Center offers a scholarship program that is open to students with a physical disability, including Spina Bifida, who are pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university.
While these scholarship programs are all unique, they do have something in common: they all require the applicant to provide proof of their disability. So be prepared to provide documentation for any application you submit.
As for finding additional scholarships, many listings can be found on scholarship databases such as FastWeb or Appily where you can specifically filter scholarships by criteria such as physical disabilities.
Some colleges and universities also offer financial aid or scholarships for students with physical disabilities, so be sure to check the potential money opportunities at the schools to which you're applying. Good luck with your search!
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