New Epilepsy Scholarship Program

Epilepsy Scholarship

If you are planning to take classes at a 2 or 4 year university or college or toward a trade or certification program in the fall of 2025, and are living with epilepsy you may be eligible for this scholarship.

The Charles L. Shor Epilepsy Opportunity Fund

This scholarship provides direct financial assistance people with epilepsy attending universities, colleges, technical schools, technical training, and certification programs. The program was created to help individuals diagnosed with epilepsy to empower their future through education.

Epilepsy Wellness Advocates

This program is offered through the team at Epilepsy Wellness Advocates. This organization aims to provide community & lifestyle resources, educational resources, and unwavering advocacy to those living with epilepsy, their caregivers, and families. Epilepsy Wellness Advocates is funded by the Charles L. Shor Foundation. Mr. Shor has battled epilepsy himself throughout his life and has generously donated more than $1Million to epilepsy research and other epilepsy efforts including this scholarship.

Epilepsy Scholarship FAQs

• Who is this for: This program is for people with epilepsy who are living in the United States who have not yet received a bachelor’s degree.
• Application Deadline: March 1at 11:59pm EST
• Application Opens: January 15
• Application Closes: March 1
• Award Selection & Interview Phase: March 15 to April 30
• Award Acknowledgement Period: May 1 to May 15
• Who administers the scholarship: The scholarship is administered by Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH.
• Does that mean only people in Western PA and Eastern OH can apply: Nope anyone living with epilepsy who is living in the United States who has not yet received a bachelor’s degree can apply.

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Consider Applying

So if you are heading to school (or back to school) in the fall of 2025 consider applying for The Charles L. Shor Epilepsy Opportunity Fund. You may receive financial assistance to support your educational goals.