Here is a list of funding opportunities for students with
disabilities. Sincerely, David Mitchell, President, Society for
Disability Studies.
Subject: FW: [mchb-ssi-news] HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
FOR S TUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (Washington, DC -- February 18, 2000) The
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities announces
three scholarship competitions open to postsecondary students with
disabilities for the 2000-2001 academic year.
Two competitions are open to candidates with disabilities seeking
financial assistance for undergraduate study at a four-year college or
university. NIKE, Inc. will sponsor one $2,500 scholarship for an
individual majoring in sports or recreation management, sports marketing,
sports medicine or sports/recreation retail. Nordstrom, Inc. will sponsor
five $2,000 scholarships for individuals majoring in business. The
application deadline for both competitions is May 11, 2000.
The third competition is open to female candidates with disabilities
seeking financial assistance for graduate study. The ELA Foundation will
sponsor one or two $2,000 scholarships for individuals who seek to change
the face of disability on the planet in their life work. The application
deadline is May 25, 2000.
To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must be United States
citizens. Awards are contingent upon acceptance to, or continuation in,
accredited colleges and universities in the United States. More
information and application materials may be downloaded from the Internet
at two sites: Visit the President's Committee's Web site at
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Jennifer Kaplan
Media Relations Specialist
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
(202) 376-6200, Ext. 53 (Voice Phone)
(202) 376-6205 (TTY Phone)
(202) 376-6859 (Fax)
"SPORTS FOR ALL"
USCPAA
25 West Independence Way
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 874-7465 Office
(401) 874-7468 Fax
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