EFSDC offers scholarships in July of each academic year. The awards include the $2000 Michael Zapoticzny Memorial Scholarship plus additional scholarships ranging from $250-$1000.

Eligibility:

Two categories of eligibility are available:

1. A student being treated for epilepsy who is or will be enrolled in a college, university or trade school in the Fall of the academic year. The student must show satisfactory academic performance and demonstrated financial need.
   
   
2. Any full-time college or university student involved in an epilepsy research project in the fields of health or social science who has a GPA of at least 3.0 for all work completed. Demonstrated financial need is required.

Applicants must have a permanent residence in San Diego or Imperial Counties, however, they may be enrolled in a school outside San Diego County.

Applicants do not have to be currently enrolled in school to apply, however, they must show proof of enrollment to receive a scholarship award.

Applications are available directly from the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County (619-296-0161) after February 1^st.

Deadline: Applications must be submitted to the Epilepsy Foundation by June 1st ^th.