Reese McGee Memorial Scholarship
Reese McGee was a beloved little brother who left this world on Sunday, April 28, 2024, due to an epileptic seizure.
Reese was diagnosed with epilepsy when he started having sudden seizures at the age of seventeen. This diagnosis didn’t stop him from living a truly incredible life, but it did make endeavors like education harder to navigate and access. When Reese passed away, he was in the process of obtaining his degree in cybersecurity and had just built his own computer using what he had learned in computer labs at his school.
This scholarship seeks to honor the young life of Reese McGee by supporting students with epilepsy as they pursue their educational goals.
Any high school or undergraduate student who has been diagnosed with epilepsy may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants who are pursuing computer science, technology, IT, cybersecurity, etc. are preferred.
To apply, tell us when you were diagnosed with epilepsy, how your condition has affected your life, what you’re most proud of, and what legacy you hope to leave behind.
When were you diagnosed with epilepsy and how has it impacted your life? What are you most proud of? What sort of legacy do you hope to leave behind?
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The application deadline is Aug 17, 2024. Winners will be announced on Sep 17, 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 Sep 17, 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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