Scholarships will be disbursed directly to the recipient's college or university institution.

• 50% of the scholarship award ($500 or $1,250 depending on award amount) will be sent to your college or university by September 15, 2025, assuming initial disbursement form and supporting documentation are received by the August 31, 2025 Deadline.
• The remaining 50% of the scholarship award ($500 or $1,250 depending on award amount) will be sent to your college or university by January 15, 2026, assuming follow-up disbursement form and supporting documentation are received by the December 31, 2025 Deadline.

If selected as a recipient, you will be asked to sign a scholarship award letter and submit a disbursement form prior to each payment to confirm you meet the eligibility requirement including:

• Proof of Learning Challenge: One of the following documents showing your full name and total credit hours enrolled:
  • Educational Plan: A copy of your most recent Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan.
  • Assessment/Evaluation Report:  Ensure that the document includes your full name.
  • Certification Form: If you do not have one of those documents, you can download a Certification Form and have it signed by a qualified professional in the field of disability services, special education, medicine or psychology.
• Proof of Enrollment: One of the following documents showing your full name and total credit hours enrolled:
  • Official Class Schedule: A document provided by your college or university, which can be a printed copy, screenshot, or download from an internal web portal or student account.
  • Verification of Enrollment Form: A form provided directly by your college or university (or via the National Student Clearinghouse).
• Government-Issued ID: A photo or copy of a government-issued ID that includes your full name and date of birth, such as a Driver’s License, Passport or other Government Identification Card.

If you take a gap year or decide not to enroll, we will offer your scholarship to another deserving applicant. You will need to apply again for the year in which you intend to enroll.

Scholarship amounts are determined based on your enrollment status, according to the proof of enrollment documentation submitted within your disbursement form:

• $2,500 Scholarship Awards: For students enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more) at a traditional four-year college or university.
• $1,000 Scholarship Awards: For students enrolled at a community or technical college, or taking part-time classes (less than 12 credit hours) at a traditional four-year college or university.

Scholarships can be utilized for "qualified educational expenses" as defined by the IRS. These expenses include tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance at the educational institution, or for fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at the educational institution.

All scholarships are for one academic year. Recipients are eligible to receive the scholarship for up to four years. In order to be considered for future scholarships, you must continue to meet our eligibility criteria and must reapply using the general application link when it becomes available each November.