Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 1
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The 180 Medical Scholarship Program supports college students living with ostomies, spinal cord injuries, or neurogenic bladder. It encourages students to pursue their academic dreams.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: disability
- Diagnosed with a spinal cord injury, spina bifida, transverse myelitis, neurogenic bladder, or ostomy (ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy)
- Enrolled in an accredited two-year, four-year, or graduate school program
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essay (750-1,000 words)
- Official transcript
- Letter of recommendation
- Proof of qualifying medical condition
Timeline
Applications open February. Deadline June 1. Winners notified by July.
Tips
Your essay should be personal and inspiring, detailing how your medical condition has shaped your life and your educational journey. Focus on overcoming challenges and future goals.