Candi L. Oree Leadership Scholarship
Navigating higher education is often scary and confusing but can be particularly overwhelming for students with disabilities.
College can easily feel isolating and inaccessible to students living with disabilities, as there often aren’t adequate resources or accommodations that students need to thrive academically and socially. Uplifting students with disabilities is critical in order to level the playing field of higher education.
This scholarship aims to support students who have been affected by a disability so they have the encouragement they need to persevere and achieve their dreams.
Any undergraduate or graduate student who has at least a 3.0 GPA and a disability may apply for this scholarship, but applicants with sickle cell disease are preferred.
To apply, tell us about yourself and how your experience with disability has impacted your beliefs, relationships, and career goals.
How has your experience with disability influenced your beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations? Please include a bit about yourself and your leadership experiences.
Winners and Finalists
June 2025
October 2024
Winning Application
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The application deadline is Apr 30, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 1, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 1, 2026. 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.
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.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
