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Sierra Woodward Sibling Scholarship
Organization
Cystinosis Research Network
PO Box 702
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Toll Free Number 866-276-3669
Phone Number (847)735-0471
Emails info@cystinosis.org
Level of Study Bachelor's Degree
Vocational
Award Type Scholarship
Purpose To provide scholarship opportunities for students currently enrolled in or preparing to begin an accredited collegiate or vocational program.
Focus General studies/Field of study not specified.
Qualifications Applicants must be a student who has a sibling with cystinosis who is enrolling in a regionally accredited college or vocational program, or who is currently attending a postsecondary school.
Criteria The essay will be judged on the basis of rationale, grammar and comprehension; transcripts and letters of recommendation will be considered in the final decision with Grade Point Average (GPA), courses taken and class standing used as part of the evaluation; the CRN Board will establish an independent judging panel to evaluate and rate the applicants; finalists may be interviewed before selections are made; the decisions of the judges are final.
Funds $1,000
Duration Annual.
Number of Awards Varies.
To Apply Applicants must be submit online application form; Documentation/verification of your sibling's cystinosis diagnosis (e.g. letter form physician); an official copy of high school transcript; two letters of recommendation from current teachers/faculty members and/or counselors regarding applicant's scholastic aptitude and personal qualifications; an essay on how cystinosis has impacted our life and what this scholarship would mean to you.
Deadline August 1.
Contact 990 Bluffview Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 843-903-1850, Gail Potts at gpotts47@yahoo.com.
For more information http://cystinosis.org
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