$1000 in Oakdale, CA
Any Student
$2000 in Northern CA
High School Senior
$5000/$10000 Nationwide
People with Epilepsy, Family, Caregivers
$1000 Nationwide
Higher Education
$1500 Nationwide
Any Student
Nationwide
Individuals with Epilepsy
Frankie Lee Forbes Scholarship
The Frankie Lee Forbes Scholarship application period is CURRENTLY OPEN.
The application period falls between January 1-May 27.
Frankie Lee Forbes Scholarship Requirements
- For any person with epilepsy living in Oakdale, CA who is furthering his or her education—undergraduate, graduate, post graduate, study in any field, or vocational and technical training.
- Recipient will receive $1,000 towards their education.
Paul E. Smith Scholarship
The Paul E. Smith Scholarship is presented to a high school senior with epilepsy as a person whose academic performance, community involvement, and personal statement are all exemplary. It is presented to students so that youth with epilepsy can pursue their life goals and dreams.
The Paul E. Smith Scholarship is funded and awarded by a generous gift from the Paul E. Smith family. Paul’s family lost him to epilepsy at the age of 22 and continues his legacy by helping other students with epilepsy further their
education.
All Paul E. Smith scholarships have been awarded at this time. congratulations to all the recipients!
Application Requirements
- For high school seniors who have epilepsy and who live in areas served by the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California.
- Recipient will receive $1,000 towards their college education.
Help someone living with epilepsy go to college!
Paul E. Smith Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to our scholarship recipients! The Paul E. Smith Scholarship is presented so that young people with epilepsy can pursue their life goals and dreams.
Ian Scheringer
2020 Recipient
Ian Scheringer is the recipient of the 2020 Paul E. Smith Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes Ian as a person with epilepsy whose academic performance, community involvement, and personal statement are all exemplary.
Briahna Nipper
Ireland O’Donnell
2021 Recipients
Briahna Nipper and Ireland O’Donnell are the two recipients of the 2021 Paul E. Smith Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes Briahna and Ireland as individuals with epilepsy whose academic performance, community involvement, and personal statement are all exemplary.
Aditi Nair
2022 Recipient
Aditi Nair is the recipient of the 2022 Paul E. Smith Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes Aditi as a person with epilepsy whose academic performance, community involvement, and personal statement are all exemplary.
UCB FAMILY EPILEPSY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM™
The program offers educational scholarships to people living with epilepsy, family members, caregivers to help them fulfill their dreams.
The UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program offers educational scholarships to people living with epilepsy, family members and caregivers who demonstrate academic and personal achievement. Since 2005, UCB has awarded over $3 MILLION to more than 580 recipients who have applied their awards to undergraduate and graduate studies.
SeniorCare.com wants to bring more awareness to the key issues we face as an aging population. We award an annual college scholarship to an individual that best demonstrates to us why “Aging Matters” to them. The $1500 scholarship is given annually to a selected college student that currently cares for an aging loved one, works within the senior community, or intends to pursue a career that will have an impact on the elder population. Any existing student (or incoming freshman), in good academic standing, at a 2 or 4 year accredited college can apply for this scholarship. The recipient will demonstrate a unique and admirable understanding and desire to show us that “Aging Matters” to them.
Charles L. Shor Epilepsy Empowerment Fund
The Charles L. Shor Epilepsy Empowerment Fund provides direct educational assistance to individuals diagnosed with epilepsy including scholarships to universities, colleges, technical training and certification programs, and financial assistance for students enabling them to attend and complete the educational program.
Mr. Shor was the CEO and President of Duro-Bag. Thanks to an innovative outlook on the industry, Duro-Bag provided materials to major retailers and grew to be the largest paper bag company in the world. Mr. Shor built his business while battling epilepsy and is now a dedicated philanthropist, providing funding to support charitable efforts surrounding epilepsy and other non-medial fields.
Please click the link below if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, are furthering your education, a resident of the United States, and are interested in applying for support from the Charles L. Shor Epilepsy Empowerment Fund.
The Charles L. Shor Epilepsy Empowerment Fund is administered by Community Foundation of Western PA & Eastern OH: https://www.comm-foundation.org/shor
Contact Deb Groover at
dgroover@comm-foundation.org should you have any questions.