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The EAWCP has offered a scholarship program since 2001. Each year a number of scholarships are available ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 depending on funding from private and corporate donations. At least five $1,000 scholarships funded by the EAWCP will be awarded.
To be eligible for the EAWCP Scholarship, a person must: have a diagnosis of epilepsy/seizure disorder, provide proof of acceptance to a post-secondary academic or vocational program, be a high school senior, attend school full-time, and be a legal resident of western/central Pennsylvania. (see map of counties)
Applications are available beginning in October, and are due April 6, 2026. If you are interested in applying for next year’s scholarship program, please download the application.
For high school students, college students, and/or family members.
https://usascholarships.com/foundation-science-disability-grant-program/
The Foundation for Science and Disability (FSD) Student Award Program is for fourth year undergraduate and graduate students who have a disability. Awards of $1,000 each are made to qualified college or university students in any field of Mathematics, Science, Medicine, Technology, or Engineering.
https://www.limeconnect.com/programs/page/scholarships
Lime Connect offers distinct scholarships with partners that support the education of current university students and open the door to potential internship and co-op opportunities. Also offers their own Pathways Scholarship that supports current high school seniors’ pursuit of a university/college education. All scholarships are awarded based on merit, and financial need is considered for Pathways.
https://benderleadership.org/scholarships-awards/
The Linda Dickerson Scholarship was created by Bender Leadership Academy for students who were positively impacted by attending any of our Bender Leadership Academy programs. Bender Leadership Academy will award up to 10 $1,000 scholarships throughout the school year.
https://epilepsyallianceamerica.org/lorna-myers-pnes-scholarship-fund/
Dr. Lorna Myers donates the royalties of her book, PSYCHOGENIC NON-EPILEPTIC SEIZURES: A GUIDE to Epilepsy Alliance America each year. Epilepsy Alliance America manages a scholarship program for students with a diagnosis of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) who are pursuing higher level education at a university or college or a trade, technical or professional school, using the funds from Dr. Myers. Awards are based on the quality of applications through a competitive scoring system that balances need with achievement. Epilepsy Alliance America reserves the right to determine the amount of and number of scholarships given annually. At this time this is a one-time award. Awards are restricted to residents of the United States.
The Parke-Davis Scholarship Program administers 16 scholarships annually for students with epilepsy. Each scholarship is worth $3,000. Applicants must be currently under a physician’s care for treatment of epilepsy and must be taking anti-epileptic medication. The program is open to high school seniors who have applied to a university or college program and students currently in post-secondary studies.
https://ucbepilepsyscholarship.com
The program offers educational scholarships to people living with epilepsy, family members, and caregivers to help them fulfill their dreams.
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Due April 6, 2026