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AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability

AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability

Applicable For:

College Students

Max Award Amount:

$1,000

Application Deadline:

01/03/2024
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About This Scholarship

The AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability is a scholarship program offered by the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD). The scholarship is named in honor of Frederick J. Krause, a founding member of the AAHD and a champion for disability rights. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in a field related to disability and health, such as public health, disability studies, or rehabilitation services.

Applicants are selected based on academic achievement, community involvement, and their essay on a specified topic related to disability and health. The application deadline is usually in November, and interested students can visit the AAHD website for more information on the application process and requirements. The AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability aims to support students with disabilities who are pursuing higher education in fields related to disability and health, and to promote awareness and understanding of disability issues among health professionals.

Eligibility Criteria For AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability

The AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability is offered to support undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities pursuing studies related to health and disability. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies related to health and disability, including but not limited to public health, health promotion, disability studies, disability research, rehabilitation engineering, audiology, disability policy, special education, or other majors that impact quality of life for persons with disabilities.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
  • Submit a completed application, including transcripts, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and documentation of disability.

Note that meeting these eligibility criteria does not guarantee that an applicant will receive a scholarship, as selection is based on a competitive review process. The scholarship committee will review all applications and make awards based on merit, academic achievement, and potential impact on the health and disability field.

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