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It is with great pride that 1800wheelchair announces our tenth scholarship awardee – Ms. Rachel Gomes. We received a huge response; over 200 students submitted essays. Rachel is a senior John T. Morgan Academy in Selma, AL and plans to study Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
When answering our essay topic, “Why does being inclusive of students with disabilities on campus matter? Should colleges and universities spend on money on these programs?" Rachel discussed scale of people with disabilities in society. You can read her essay here.
Rachel plans to use the award to "...put this money toward the cost of my education." Everyone at 1800wheelchair.com wishes Rachel the best of luck.
New Scholarship Award
1800wheelchair.com also would like to take this opportunity to announce our eleventh scholarship award. Established in 2006, the 1800wheelchair scholarship now awards two $500 scholarships each year. Our past topics have explored mobility issues on campus and much more. To enter the scholarship students must 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 or your final year of high school
- Age sixteen (16) years or older
- Legal resident of the U.S. or hold a valid student visa
- Carry a status of “Good Standing” - i.e. currently enrolled
- Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0
- Post marked by May 30th, 2012
Please note:
- There is no formal application, all the information is here
- There is no requirement in terms of physical disability or ability. All applications are welcome
- We do not accept fax or email applications
- Please send your application via regular mail, no express mail will be accepted
- No need to print this page, just send your written response and contact information
- Do not send any CD ROMs, letters of recommendations, tax returns, bank balances, resumes or CVs
We are going to try something new - a poetry contest.
Please write a poem, in a style of your choose, on the theme of overcoming a personal challenge.
Send all materials to:
1800wheelchair Scholarship
320 Roebling Street
Suite 515
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Your application should include:
- Typed copy of your essay (make sure to save a digital copy, so we can publish it)
- First & last name, email address & phone number printed at the top of each page
- Statement or transcript of your Grade Point Average (GPA) - unofficial transcripts accepted
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