The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County announces the availability of scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year. The awards range from $250 to $2500.

Eligibility:
Two categories of eligibility are available: A student being treated for epilepsy who is or will be enrolled in a college, university or trade school for Fall 2009. The student must show satisfactory academic performance and demonstrated financial need.

Any full-time college or university student involved in an epilepsy research project in the field of health or social science who has a GPA of at least 3.0 for all work completed. You must provide a letter from your professor documenting the project details. Demonstrated financial need is required.

In addition, applicants must have a permanent residence in San Diego or Imperial Counties; however, they may be enrolled in a school outside the area.

Deadline:
Applications must be postmarked and sent to the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County by May 29, 2009 and received by June 12, 2009.

FOR AN APPLICATION SELECT ( PDF or WORD DOCUMENT ) AND SUBMIT TO THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO BY US MAIL ONLY

Information:
Sasha Clifton, Program Director 2055 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 296-0162 sasha@epilepsysandiego.org