Fall 2009 Scholarship is Open
1800Wheelchair.com is proud to announce our sixth scholarship award. Established in 2006, the 1800wheelchair scholarship now awards two $500 scholarship each year. Our past essays have explored mobility issues on campus and much more. To enter the scholarship student follow these guidelines:
Participants must meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university in the U.S.
- Enrolled at the undergraduate level
- Age sixteen (16) years or older
- Legal resident of the U.S. or hold a valid student visa
- Carry a status of “Good Standing”
- Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0
- Submit their essay by 5:00 p.m. EST on December 15, 2009
- Essay should be 400 to 600 words in length
The next essay question is:
As a student, what advice would you give policy makers during this season of health reform? Feel free to address broad issues or specific topics, real world stories are welcome.
Send all materials to:
1800Wheelchair Scholarship
320 Roebling Street
Suite 515
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Your application should include:
- Type written copy of your essay (make sure to save a digital copy in we publish it)
- First & last name, email address & phone number
- Statement or transcript of your Grade Point Average (GPA)