Dwight "The Professor" Baldwin Scholarship
Dwight "The Professor" Baldwin was a beloved father who worked closely with disabled students throughout his career.
Dwight was a teacher at a school for the blind, where he taught his students how to play percussion and helped them form a group and perform nationally. Through his work, Dwight was able to make an impact and observe first-hand the challenges that students with disabilities often face in academics and the world at large.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dwight Baldwin by supporting students with disabilities who have big goals for the future.
Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who has a physical and/or mental disability may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us about yourself, how this scholarship would help you, and how your disability has impacted your career goals.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and how this scholarship will help you. How has your disability shaped your career goals?
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The application deadline is Sep 5, 2024. Winners will be announced on Oct 5, 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 Oct 5, 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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