Education
UBC Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program: Program offers a one–time educational scholarship of up to $5000 to people living with epilepsy or family members and caregivers of people with epilepsy who demonstrate academic and personal achievement. Visit the website for additional information: https://ucbepilepsyscholarship.com
CURE Education Enrichment Fund: Program offers a one-time scholarship up to $5000 to individuals living with epilepsy, their family members and caregivers. The scholarship is to be used towards coursework to advance personal knowledge in research, health education, advocacy and/or awareness in relation to their experience with epilepsy. Visit website for additional information: https://www.cureepilepsy.org/get-involved/scholarships
PAF- Patient Advocate Foundation/Scholarship for Survivors: Program offers support to individuals pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies that have been diagnosed with or treated for chronic disease. Visit the website for additional information: https://www.patientadvocate.org
FACES College Scholarship Program: Program is for freshmen or currently enrolled college students diagnose with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. It provides partial financial support up to $5000. Contact the program for additional information (646)558-
0820. American Association on Health and Disability: Programs provides a $1000 scholarship to deserving students with disability who are pursuing undergraduate/graduate studies. Visit the website for additional information: www.aahd.us Ryan Siddique Scholarship Fund: Program provides financial scholarships and support services to students diagnosed with epilepsy. The award is up to $5000. Award is intended for high school graduates seeking an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate degree or enrollment in trade school education program. Contact the program for additional information: (469)219-7266
Multiple Assistance Scholarships
Josh Provides epilepsy Assistance Foundation: Program provides financial assistance in the following areas: Seizure detection devices (or other technology recommended by the applicant’s neurologist), transportation expenses to and from home, school, medical services or employment, medical services, a seizure response/detection dog. Visit website for additional information: www.joshprovides.org LGS Foundation-Patient Assistance Program: Program provides financial assistance to individuals with LGS to help pay for medical expenses not typically covered through insurance or other programs such as medical goods/devices, seizure response dog grants, reimbursement for genetic testing, medical travel expenses, medical goods. Visit website for additional information: www.lgsfoundation.org Lili’s Lift: Program provides small home modifications and equipment to children with disabilities and their families. Visit website for additional information: http://lilislift.org/
Dravet Syndrome Foundation- Patient Assistance Grant Program: Program provides small grants to patients with Dravet syndrome and related epilepsies for necessary medical equipment, therapy devices, and educational aids associated with these conditions that are not covered through private insurance or other assistance programs. Items that are currently covered under this program include: durable medical goods (such as wheelchairs, orthotics, cooling vests, etc.), therapy equipment, and communication devices such as
iPads, costs associated with implementation of the ketogenic diet. Visit website for additional information: www.dravetfoundation.org
Chelsea Hutchison Foundation: Program provides seizure-prediction devices and financial assistance for seizure-response dogs for individuals with epilepsy. Visit website for additional information: info@chelseahutchisonfoundation.org
Danny Did Foundation: Program provides financial assistance for detection devises to qualified individuals diagnosed with epilepsy. Contact program for additional information: (800)278-6101.
Seizure Dogs
Canine Assistants: www.canineassistants.org (800)-771-7221 Little Angels Service Dogs: http://www.littleangelsservicedogs.org (800)-528-9550 Paws with a Cause: www.pawswithacause.org (616)-877-7297 4 Paws for Abilities: www.4pawsforability.org (937)-374-0385 Canine Partners for Life- Service Dog Program: www.k94life.org (610)869-4902 Assistance Dog International: https://www.assistancedogsinternational.org
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Download an Application to apply for financial assistance for the following:
- Transportation expenses to and from home, school, medical services and employment, through the purchase from or through third parties of gas cards, bus passes, taxi cab cards, or other third party transit options;
- The purchase of: prescription medication; medical services; seizure response dogs; seizure detection devices; seizure prediction devices; and; other technologies, methods, and devices; and
- Such other expenses which are within the spirit of the Foundation’s charitable purposes relating to such person’s health and care as approved from time to time by the Foundation and its Assistance Review Committee.
To learn more, visit: www.joshprovides.org
Available to achievement-oriented students who meet two key criteria:
1) Currently enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited college or university, AND
2) Have been diagnosed with epilepsy
Apply here: http://www.eversparkinteractive.com/honorary-epilepsy-scholarship/
The scholarship to Ohio Wesleyan University was created in memory of Aaron at his alma mater. He died in 2011 (age 21) in a drowning accident related to a seizure.
The UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program™ offers educational scholarships to people living with epilepsy, family members and caregivers who demonstrate academic and personal achievement.
General Resources
ADA Guide to Disability Rights – www.ada.gov/cguide.htm
Special Education Programs, Leadership & Financial Support Resources- https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html
Disability Resources for College Students – www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/resources-for-students-with-disabilities/
Graduate School Resources for Students with Disabilities- www.gograd.org/resources/students-with-disabilities/
Students with Disabilities, Financial Aid Options- www.learnhowtobecome.org/college/financial-aid-for-students-with-disabilities/
Vocational and Trade School Guide for Students with Disabilities- www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/vocational-trade-school/people-with-disabilities/
