Dr. G. Yvette Pegues Disability Scholarship
Students with disabilities are often overlooked and do not receive the necessary attention and support to thrive in school. Many grad schools, colleges, and universities lack sufficient resources, such as counselors, trained educators, disability services, and dedicated offices to address the needs of differently-abled students.
Consequently, navigating academic environments can be challenging or even impossible for students with disabilities, causing many to abandon their collegiate aspirations.
This scholarship aims to equip, empower and include students with disabilities, helping them overcome the environmental, social, and financial barriers they face and excel in their pursuit of higher education.
High school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students with personal or familial disability experiences are encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to advocacy and inclusion, as well as contributions to advancing disability rights and justice. Applicants should also have financial need and at least a 3.0 GPA or above.
To apply, please share your neurodiverse experiences navigating life with a disability or disability experience and how you plan to use your education to support underserved communities.
Please share your neurodiverse experiences navigating life with a disability or disability experience and how you plan to use your education to support underserved communities.
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The application deadline is Oct 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Nov 25, 2024.
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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 Nov 25, 2024. 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 or future 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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