UBC Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program

Eligibility

A legal resident of the United States
Diagnosed with epilepsy by a physician or the immediate family member (parent, spouse, child or sibling) and/or caregiver of a person with epilepsy
Seeking an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate degree or enrolled in a trade school educational program
A student who demonstrates academic and personal achievement, possesses a strong record of participation in activities outside of school, and serves as a positive role model for others
Graduating from high school in 2023 or have already graduated from high school
Enrolled in, or awaiting acceptance from, a United States–based center for higher learning for the fall semester 2023
Not a previous recipient of the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program™
Not an employee of UCB or an immediate family member of a UCB employee. Immediate family members are defined by UCB, Inc. as spouses, domestic partners, children, parents, grandchildren, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, stepchildren, stepsisters and stepbrothers. Additionally, immediate family members of healthcare professionals who directly or indirectly influence the prescribing of epilepsy medications are not eligible to apply.

More Details

UCB will award 33 one-time scholarships to people living with epilepsy, their family members, and caregivers who are pursuing higher education. Thirty scholarships of up to $5,000 each will be awarded to outstanding applicants who demonstrate academic and personal achievement. In addition, two Epilepsy Leader Scholarships and one Joe D’Souza Memorial Scholarship of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to outstanding applicants.

Deadline: 03/31/2023

Amount: varies

Online Application Available

Contact information:

https://www.ucbepilepsyscholarship.com/