Scholarships and Financial Resources

Scholarships

The Jeremiah Ball-DeJesus and Vera J. Schultz Scholarship

  • The Jeremiah Ball-DeJesus and Vera J. Schultz Scholarship is awarded to EMU students who have self-identified with the Disability Resource Center as Deaf or Hard of Hearing
  • Preference is given to those enrolled in the College of Education and currently student teaching, however, students enrolled in other programs of study will be considered.
  • Students who meet the criteria should contact the Disability Resource Center at [email protected].

The Ability Center Scholarship

  • The Ability Center - College Scholarship
  • Be an individual with a disability.
  • Have a permanent address in Lucas, Wood, Fulton, Henry, Ottawa, Defiance, Williams county in Ohio or in Monroe or Lenawee county in Michigan.
  • Carry at least a 3.0 GPA.
  • Be enrolled in a post-secondary degree program.
  • The deadline has passed for the 2023-2024 Scholarship is March 31, 2023.
  • The Ability Center College Scholarship webpage.

Spolin Law Civil Rights and Criminal Law Essay Competition

  • Spolin Law P.C. has created a Civil Rights and Criminal Law Essay Competition where the winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
  • The purpose of the scholarship is to raise awareness of criminal and civil rights issues and support students who can articulate the importance of these principles.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university.
  • Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate students.
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher required.
  • Go to the Spolin Law website to find out specifics about this scholarship. 
  • Deadline is November 1st and this is an annual scholarship. 

Beyond Type 1 Scholarship Resource Page

  • National College Scholarship List for Individuals with Type-1 Diabetes
  • Go to their website to find out more about the numerous scholarships available. 

Comprehensive List of Available Scholarships

  • Find out more about scholarships available for individuals with disabilities by looking through this comprehensive list of scholarships[PDF] compiled by the Office of Student Accommodations at USciences.

Study.com Scholarships

  • Study.com strives to make education accessible. Study.com has designated a wide variety of academic awards and scholarships for current and prospective students and is thrilled to be awarding over $50,000 in scholarships. These academic awards are geared toward people with ranging backgrounds, identities, and academic goals.
  • The Study.com Scholarship Webpage.

Scholarship from The Test Prep Insight Businesses

  • The Test Prep Insight is committed to giving students with disabilities a better chance to achieve their professional goals. Our annual scholarship program allows us to level the financial playing field so that students with disabilities can earn the degree of their dreams.
  • The Test Prep Insight $1500 scholarship application webpage

Financial Resources

  • Find out more about financial resources for individuals with disabilities.
  • Find out more about discounts for individuals with disabilities.
  • Find out more about money management for individuals with disabilities.

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