IDISCY Scholarship Fund
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Recipient selected.
Changing lives through the power of giving
$5250
Awarded per year
$25k
Fundraising goal
Apply for the scholarship
Reviewing applicants
We thoroughly review all applicants against requirements and ideal qualities of recipients.
Submission open
We begin accepting submission on May 30.
Submission closed
Submissions close on July 14.
Recipient selected
Finally we choose the winner of the scholarship and reach out to discuss next steps.
Eligibility
Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to an accredited 2- or 4-year college/university in the United States.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 un-weighted scale.
Must have a qualifying diagnosis.
Application Requirements
Verification of enrollment for the academic year.
A copy of current transcripts from college, university, or high school.
Applicants are required to submit a completed Diagnosis Verification Form. This form must be certified by a licensed nurse practitioner or primary physician.
A 500-1000 word essay on the following topic:
How has living with ___ affected your life? What are your current goals and aspirations? How have you overcome challenges to achieve them? Where do you see yourself in 5, 10, or 15 years, and what steps are you taking to achieve your vision?" (Note: "___" represents the specific disability being discussed.)
Terms & Conditions
Open only to undergraduate and postgraduate students at accredited colleges/universities in the United States.
Award recipients must be enrolled as full-time students for the academic year.
Winners will be determined by an impartial IDISCY Foundation Review Committee, and the decision is final. The selection will be based on the essay and scholarship requirements.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Students who are not accepted are encouraged to apply again for the following year.
All scholarship payments will be made directly to the student to be used for education-related expenses.
The IDISCY Foundation may withhold or revoke the award if a winner no longer meets or maintains the eligibility requirements.
Congrats to this year’s scholarship recipient
Jonathan Sweeney
Penn State University
Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Type 2) at the age of two, he has faced significant challenges but remains undeterred in his pursuit of a fulfilling career. He has developed a profound appreciation for both physical and mental health, as well as a deep commitment to his education. Passionate about coding, he discovered a love for video games early on and dreams of becoming a Software Engineer. His resilience and dedication to expanding his skill set exemplify his determination to overcome obstacles and achieve his goals.
How are donations allocated?
IDISCY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
We carefully curate a list of categories for donations to support. The exact allocation to each category is on a per-need basis that we deem the most effective use for our charity goals in helping others with Muscular Dystrophy.
Some categories include:
Programs & Services
Fundraising
Operational & Administrative
