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John Lepping Memorial Scholarship: Education Assistance for Disabled Youth

John Lepping Memorial Scholarship

Applicable For:

College Students

Max Award Amount:

$5,000

Application Deadline:

01/05/2023
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About This Scholarship

The John Lepping Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship program that provides education assistance to disabled youth. The scholarship is named in honor of John Lepping, a former president of the National Rehabilitation Association, who was a passionate advocate for disabled individuals and their right to education.

The scholarship program is administered by the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA), which is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the rehabilitation and independence of disabled individuals. The NRA awards up to four scholarships each year to eligible applicants.

Eligibility Criteria For John Lepping Memorial Scholarship: Education Assistance for Disabled Youth

To be eligible for the John Lepping Memorial Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • All the applicants must be a high school senior or graduate with a disability.
  • All the applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution, including vocational or technical schools, community colleges, or four-year colleges or universities.
  • All the applicants must be pursuing a course of study that will lead to gainful employment.
  • All the applicants must demonstrate financial need to apply for this scholarship.
  • All the applicants must submit an application, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
  • All the applicants must be a resident of the United States or its territories to apply for this scholarship.

The scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 per year and can be used to cover tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, provided that the recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 2.5 and remains enrolled in a qualifying program of study.

The John Lepping Memorial Scholarship is a competitive scholarship, and applicants are evaluated based on their academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, and personal statement. The scholarship application deadline is typically in the spring, and the winners are announced in the summer.

 

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