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Benoit Migambi Chronic and Neurological Diseases Scholarship

Funded by
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Gilles Munezero
$1,000
2 winners, $500 each
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jun 1, 2022
Winners Announced
Jul 1, 2022
Education Level
Graduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Education level:
Graduate student
Major:
Medical, specifically chronic and neurological disease studies
Education level:
Major:
Graduate student
Medical, specifically chronic and neurological disease studies

In 2015, the CDC reported that around 3.4 million people in the U.S. had active epilepsy, making up 1.2% of the United States population.

There is currently no cure for epilepsy, along with many other chronic diseases. To honor Benoit Migambi, who passed away from epilepsy, this scholarship seeks to inspire the next generation of students studying neurological and chronic diseases. Graduate students studying chronic and neurological diseases are eligible to apply. 

In your application essay, explain why you chose this course of study.

Selection Criteria:
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Published January 26, 2022
$1,000
2 winners, $500 each
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jun 1, 2022
Winners Announced
Jul 1, 2022
Education Level
Graduate
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Essay Topic

Why are you pursuing studies about neurological and chronic diseases?

700–1000 words

Winners and Finalists

July 2022

Winners
Thien Huynh
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Austin, TX
Taylor Fitzpatrick-Schmidt
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Winning Applications

Thien Huynh
Burrell College of Osteopathic MedicineAustin, TX
Taylor Fitzpatrick-Schmidt
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New OrleansNew Orleans, LA

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The application deadline is Jun 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on Jul 1, 2022.

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When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 1, 2022. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

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