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Scholarship Information and Tips
In today's world there is an extremely large amount of scholarships available to students. By utilizing online search engines, students can provide personal information and interests, and will then be provided with a list of scholarships they would be eligible for. Many search engines provide the option of placing 'mental illness' or 'disability' in your profile, and they will provide scholarships specifically tailored to those with mental illness.
A few of the many search engines available are:
FastWeb: a database of tens of thousands of scholarships totaling over $1 billion
GoCollege: an engine comprised of over 8,000 funding sources and 60,000 awards
FastAid: a site that claims to be the world’s oldest private scholarship database
However, the majority of scholarships related to mental illness can be found at the state and local levels. Be sure to research local scholarship opportunities through your high school, library, and community. Also, find out what scholarships are available at your college. Conduct an exhaustive search in many areas including, the financial aid office, your specific college if you’re attending a large university, and your major. Many colleges offer scholarships for those with disabilities. Contact your college and ask if mental illness is included before applying for the scholarship.
Below is a non-comprehensive list of national scholarships available to those with mental illness. Again, be sure to conduct your own search online, as the results will be more tailored to your specific needs and interests, and remember to look at the state and local level as well.
Award Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Description: Annual awards for persons diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder who are enrolled in high school equivalency studies, a trade or vocational school, or a two- or four-year college university. Applicants must be U.S citizens, currently receiving medical treatment for one of the above conditions, and be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegrative efforts. An essay must be included with the application packet. Nonrenewable.
Contact Information: Eli Lilly & Company
c/o Lilly Secretariat
PBM 327 310 Busse Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068-3251
(800) 809-8202
Max. Value of Awards: $4000
Number of Awards: Varies
Description: Annual awards for disabled undergraduate students pursuing a postsecondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. A letter from the student or institution describing the nature of the disability, a letter from the student's physician confirming the disability, and tax returns for the student and parents must be submitted.
Contact Information: Special People In Need
Secretary, Gary H. Kline
500 West Madison Street
Suite 3700
Chicago, IL 60661-2511
(312) 715-5235
Provided by: National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.
Award Amount: $10,000
Number of awards: varies
Description: The Anne Ford Scholarship is available to high school seniors who have an identified learning disability and will pursue an undergraduate degree. You must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
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