Financial Aid: Scholarships

The Epilepsy Foundation does not have the resources at this time to offer general scholarships. For people with epilepsy seeking funding for educational purposes there is an organization called HEATH Resource Center that provides information on post-secondary education for students with disabilities, including information on financial aid resources. Write or telephone HEATH Resource Center at:

2121 K Street, N.W., Suite 220
Washington, D.C.20037
Web site: http://www.heath.gwu.edu

Other organizations that may be able to provide assistance are:

Federal Student Aid Information Center
Washington, D.C.
Telephone: 1-800-433-3243
Web site: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award
c/o The Eden Communications Group
515 Valley Street, Suite 200
Maplewood , NJ 07040
Telephone: 1-800/AWARD-PF/(1-800/292-7373)
Web site: http://www.epilepsy-scholarship.com (with downloadable application)

Bank of America ADA Abilities Scholarship Program
Box 1465
Taylor, SC 29687-1465
Telephone: (864) 268-3363
Web site: http://www.scholarshipprograms.org/bada/bada_2005_ins.htm

Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid Page (colleges and universities throughout the United States ; free college scholarship and financial aid searches; SAT and ACT test preparation tips, and more)
Web site: http://www.college-scholarships.com

Contacting the pharmaceutical company that manufactures your particular anti-epileptic drug may also be a possible funding source. In addition, you can locate the Epilepsy Foundation affiliate that covers your geographic area to inquire about college scholarships.

The following publication is a guide to financial aid resources for continuing education:

Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families. Scholarships , Fellowships, Loans, Grants, Awards, Internships, and other Funding Programs, by Gail A. Schlachter and R. David Weber .

For additional information concerning Grants, Scholarships and funding for the disabled, please visit the Web sites listed below:

http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3disable.htm

http://www.myfreedegree.com/index.html

Updated: January 24, 2006