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NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Youth Scholarship
Organization
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders
50 Division Street, Ste 205
Phone Number 908-575-7350
Emails aosborn@njcts.org
Level of Study High School
Vocational
Award Type Scholarship
Purpose Investing in the future of college-or-trade-school-bound high school seniors with Tourette Syndrome has been an important function of NJCTS for over a decade. NJCTS has awarded over 335 scholarships to New Jersey graduating high school seniors who have excelled in their schools and communities in the face of living with Tourette Syndrome
Focus not available
Qualifications
* Be domiciled in the State of New Jersey
 
* Be a high school senior in a private, public, or home school
 
Be planning to attend a college or trade school on a part-time or full-time basis in Fall 2023
 
* Have a diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome
 
* Provide a record of grades from 9th grade to present (it can be an unofficial transcript).
 
* Provide letters of recommendation from a member(s) of their school staff (such as teacher or guidance counselor), coaches (who have known you for four years or less) and/or community people who know you well (church or other community members), at least 1 letter is required.
 
* Submit an essay of 1 to 2 pages, typed and double spaced, describing how Tourette Syndrome has played a part in your life. You may also submit media (pictures, video, music) displaying your talent(s). Please make it no more than 5 minutes in length.
Criteria The winners will be selected based upon academic achievement, community involvement and accomplishments as an individual living with this challenging and complex neurological disorder. The criteria and selection of the winners shall be in the sole discretion of the NJCTS scholarship committee.
Funds $1,000
Duration One
Number of Awards multiple
To Apply
Download/print out, complete and return the application form on pages 2, 3 and 4 of the application document by March 15, 2023. Scanned and emailed applications will be accepted. The application is found here https://njcts.org/tourettesyndromeprograms/awards-scholarships/
Deadline March 15, 2024
Contact Alina Osborn, Program Coordinator, aosborn@njcts.org
For more information https://njcts.org/tourettesyndromeprograms/awards-scholarships/
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