IDISCY Scholarship Fund
Together, we can break down barriers, foster inclusivity, and create a brighter future. Join us today and be part of this compassionate community.
We begin accepting submission on May 30.
Changing lives through the power of giving
$5250
Awarded per year
$25k
Fundraising goal
Apply for the scholarship
Reviewing applicants
We thoroughly review all applicants against requirements and ideal qualities of recipients.
Submission open
We begin accepting submission on May 30.
Submission closed
Submissions close on June 14.
Recipient selected
Finally we choose the winner of the scholarship and reach out to discuss next steps.
Eligibility
Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to an accredited 2- or 4-year college/university in the United States.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 un-weighted scale.
Must have a qualifying diagnosis.
Application Requirements
Verification of enrollment for the academic year.
A copy of current transcripts from college, university, or high school.
Applicants are required to submit a completed Diagnosis Verification Form. This form must be certified by a licensed nurse practitioner or primary physician.
A 500-1000 word essay on the following topic:
How has living with ___ affected your life? What are your current goals and aspirations? How have you overcome challenges to achieve them? Where do you see yourself in 5, 10, or 15 years, and what steps are you taking to achieve your vision?" (Note: "___" represents the specific disability being discussed.)
Terms & Conditions
Open only to undergraduate and postgraduate students at accredited colleges/universities in the United States.
Award recipients must be enrolled as full-time students for the academic year.
Winners will be determined by an impartial IDISCY Foundation Review Committee, and the decision is final. The selection will be based on the essay and scholarship requirements.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Students who are not accepted are encouraged to apply again for the following year.
All scholarship payments will be made directly to the student to be used for education-related expenses.
The IDISCY Foundation may withhold or revoke the award if a winner no longer meets or maintains the eligibility requirements.
Scholarship recipients
Carter Schott
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Despite the numerous challenges he has faced while living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 2, he has persisted and remained committed to pursuing his goals.
Carter's values closely align with the core principles upon which the IDISCY Foundation was built. His commitment to seeking a higher education with plans to later start a business to help individuals with disabilities resonates deeply with our organization. We believe that his alignment with our values will greatly contribut to our shared mission and vision for providing resources for individuals living with disabilities to assist and enable them to achieve their goals. Carter will be studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the fall.
How are donations allocated?
IDISCY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
We carefully curate a list of categories for donations to support. The exact allocation to each category is on a per-need basis that we deem the most effective use for our charity goals in helping others with Muscular Dystrophy.
Some categories include:
Programs & Services
Fundraising
Operational & Administrative
