Scholarships
**HS Connect is not affiliated with any of the following scholarships.
This is simply a resource to help individuals with HS to find resources to fund their higher education pursuits.**
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Below are some options for scholarships for children and adolescents with HS. Even if the dates have passed, please check in for more information on the additional information links provided for updated info.
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The AbbVie Immunology Scholarship
Designed to provide financial support for exceptional students living with the following inflammatory disease.
Deadline: Generally open Oct 20, 2021- Dec 7, 2020
Additional Information: https://www.abbvieimmunologyscholarship.com/
Ortho Dermatologics Aspire Scholarships
9 College Scholarships up to $10,000 each for 2021-2022 tuition costs
Deadline: February 1 - May 31, 2021
Awards Announced: July 14, 2021
Categories:
3 Undergraduate Scholar Awards - for students pursuing undergraduate or vocational/technical degrees
3 Graduate Scholar Awards - for students pursuing graduate degrees
3 Today’s Woman Scholar Awards - for students who are mothers pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or vocational/technical degrees
Additional Info: https://www.aspirehigherscholarships.com/
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A Nurse I Am Scholarship by Cherokee Uniforms
Description:
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Applicant must be a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited LVN/LPN, RN degree (ADN or BSN), diploma, or RN-to-BSN program. Individuals who have been accepted to a nursing program but have not yet started their coursework as January 31, 2021 will not eligible to apply for the 2021 A Nurse I Am Scholarship program. (e.g., If an individual anticipates beginning their coursework in Fall 2021 they will not be eligible for the 2021 A Nurse I Am Scholarship program.)
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Applicant must be currently attending (as of January 20, 2021) classes that are related to their nursing major (e.g., If an individual's current schedule is comprised of only general education or otherwise non-nursing related courses, applicant is not eligible for the 2021 A Nurse I Am Scholarship program.)
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Enrollment may be full-time or part-time.
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Applicant's educational program must be located within the 50 U.S. states.
Deadline: Application opens February 1, 2021
More information: https://www.anurseiam.com/
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This is Me Foundation National Scholarship
Description: Up to (4) $500.00 ‘This Is Me Scholarship, Inspired by Ryan Risco & Caitlin Chivonne Polhill’ awards are available to high school seniors (graduating spring 2021) in the United States who have/had alopecia and are pursuing advanced level education.
Deadline: Application must be submitted by March 31, 2021
More information: https://www.thisismefoundation.com/national-scholarship/
Bella Soul Scholarships
Anderson and Stowell Scholarship
Description: Requirements for Scholarship: must be a college student living with a physical ailment, physical disease, and/or physical disability. Must be enrolled as full/part time student, and must not be on academic probation.—email proof of enrollment to Bella Soul (does not need to be a transcript; scholarship is not based on GPA but will be taken into account)
This scholarship is $450!
Deadline: Submit Aug 30, 2021
More information: http://livebellasoul.org/wordpress/#about
TacoBell Foundation Scholarships
Liv Mas Scholarship
Description: This scholarship is for students(ages 16-26) who are passionate about creating a better future and making a positive impact on their community. This is not needs or achievement based; it is a passion-based scholarship program. No application fee.
Deadline: Application is due 1/20/2021
More information: https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/
Drake Davis Foundation Scholarship
Description: The Drake Davis Scholarship is awarded in memory of Drake Davis. Drake committed suicide in 2006 and the Drake Davis Foundation, Inc. was formed to create an opportunity to raise awareness and prevention of suicide. Our theme is Speak up - Reach out®. Each year the Foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who exemplify outstanding qualities in leadership, character and community service. The recipients will be selected by the Board of Directors and/or selection committee of the Drake Davis Foundation, Inc.
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If you are interested in applying for the Drake Davis Scholarship and you meet the qualifications, you can click the image to the right to download an application or send a request via email to info@drakedavis.com and an application will be emailed to you with instructions on how to apply.
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Completed applications should be mailed (via regular mail) to:
Drake Davis Foundation, Inc.
1091 Ponte Vedra Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Deadline: April 30, 2021
Additional Information:
https://www.drakedavis.org/scholarship-info
https://www.facebook.com/Drake-Davis-Foundation-274882095898467/
JED’s Student Voice of Mental Health Award
Description: JED’s Student Voice of Mental Health Award is an annual award honoring an undergraduate college student who is doing outstanding work to raise awareness for mental health issues, reduce prejudice around mental illness, and encourage help-seeking among their peers. Undergraduate college student selected for this award receives: $3,000 cash scholarship, recognition on JED’s website and social channel, ongoing opportunities to represent and work with JED
Deadline: Jan 11- March 1, 2021
Additional information: https://www.jedfoundation.org/student-voice-award/
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Google Europe Students with Disabilities Scholarship
Description:
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Applicants must be university students studying computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or a closely related technical field at a university in Europe or Israel with a disability. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time or part-time
Deadline: Application will open Fall 2021
More information: https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/google-students-with-disabilities-scholarship