Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 27
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
NORD's Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students with rare diseases to help them pursue higher education. It aims to reduce the financial burden associated with rare diseases and college expenses.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.0+
- Demographic: disability
- Diagnosed with a rare disease
- Enrolled in an accredited US institution
- Demonstrate financial need
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essay
- Medical documentation of rare disease
- Official transcript
- Financial aid documentation
Timeline
Applications open March. Deadline May 27. Winners notified by July.
Tips
Share your personal journey with a rare disease and how it has impacted your life and educational aspirations. Clearly articulate your financial need.