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disABLEDperson, Inc. is excited to announce our Spring 2011 nationally based
scholarship competition for college students with disabilities! This competition
begins on January 03, 2011 and ends on March 4, 2011 for the award of $1000.00
(one thousand dollars)!
To participate, follow these simple steps: Write an essay with no more than 750
words (prompt can be found below). Click on the “Register Now” link below. Fill
out the form completely and paste your essay into the form.
A few reminders: Please keep in mind that the form must be filled out
completely. We cannot accept incomplete or fraudulent forms. Spelling and
grammar are imperative. Please submit carefully edited drafts only.
In order to qualify, the student must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year accredited
college or university in the United States of America. They must be a full-time
student and U.S. citizen (minimum of 12 credits for undergraduate, 9 credits for
graduate). Unfortunately, we are not able to award scholarships to high school
students or college students who are not attending classes full-time.
Upon winning, the student will prove disability through their Disability Student
Services department. We define disability as described under the ADA: “A
physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life
activities of such an individual.” A record of such an impairment or being
regarded as having such an impairment.
Be sure to submit your entry before the March 4, 2011 deadline. The winner will
be announced on our website on March 18, 2011. All decisions made by
disABLEDperson, Inc. are final.
The essay question for this competition is: “In your opinion, what was
the message the voters sent to politicians in our recent November 2010 mid-term
elections, be specific”? Make sure to back up your opinion with facts.
Please note: You will not receive any correspondance from us
confirming that we have received your application. Submission confimation is
done by our system.