Frank and Patty Skerl Educational Scholarship for the Physically Disabled
Individuals with physical disabilities are one of the most underserved groups in our modern society.
Living with a disability can come with challenges in all areas of life, including education. Students with disabilities may feel isolated from their classmates and may miss class often due to healthcare needs. Education opens many doors to the future, but students with disabilities often find that their school isn’t equipped with the necessary resources to allow them to thrive and move on to higher education.
This scholarship seeks to support students with physical disabilities who are dedicated to pursuing higher education.
Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who has a physical disability may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us how being part of the disabled community has impacted your worldview and how you can use your experience to positively impact your future endeavors.
How has being a part of the disabled community made a difference in your view of the world? How can you use that experience to positively impact your future endeavors?
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The application deadline is Apr 20, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 20, 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 May 20, 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.