Sandra West ALS Foundation Scholarship
ALS is a devastating neurological disease that often impacts not only the affected individual but also their entire family.
ALS often leads to significant financial burdens due to medical expenses, home modifications, and the need for assistive devices. College students whose parents are living with ALS face particularly daunting challenges as they strive to balance their academic ambitions with the responsibilities and financial pressures associated with their parent's condition.
The Sandra West ALS Foundation Scholarship honors a remarkable spiritual woman, devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who is living her life with the challenging diagnosis of ALS.
Sandy is a dedicated elementary school teacher, committed to health and fitness, ALS has sadly limited her physical abilities. This scholarship recognizes her unwavering commitment to education and aims to support college students who face the dual challenges of academic pursuit and familial responsibilities during an incredibly difficult time.
Any child of a parent with ALS whose family is facing financial hardship may apply for this scholarship if they're a current or prospective college student.
To apply, tell us about your personal experience as a child of a parent with ALS, how this experience has impacted your educational journey, what your financial circumstances are, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.
Please share about your personal experience as a child of a parent with ALS. How has this experience impacted your educational journey thus far? Tell us about your financial circumstances and how this scholarship support will help you to achieve your goals.
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The application deadline is May 31, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jun 30, 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 Jun 30, 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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