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Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarship 2022

About the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarship

The mission of The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation, Inc. (ELA) is to “Change the Face of Disability on the Planet.” Having been disabled by a spinal cord tumor at the age of two, Ethel Louise Armstrong has first-hand knowledge of the needs and opportunities that are available to women with disabilities. The ELA Foundation  offers scholarships to women with disabilities who are currently pursuing graduate degrees.

Details of the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarship

  • Level: College or University students.
  • Deadline: June 1, 2022.
  • Funding: $500 – $2000.
  • Eligible Nationalities: USA
  • Type of Study: Full-Time Course
  • Country: U.S.A
  • University: Any accredited university or college.

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Eligibility for the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarship

To apply, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Be female.
  • Have a physical disability.
  • Be a graduate student or working towards a Masters degree or above.
  • Be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States.
  • Also be involved in a national, local, or state disability organization. Such involvement can be through electronic means or in person. Any organization a student chooses to be involved with must provide advocacy or other services for those who have disabilities.
  • The student must be willing, as an ELA Scholar, to update the ELA Foundation with an annual letter on September 1st of each year on her progress in her academic and/or working career.
  • The student must be willing, as an ELA Scholar, to network with the ELA Board of Directors and previous ELA Scholarship recipients on our listserv. This will enhance the ELA Scholar’s support base in professional and advocacy arenas.

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Benefits of the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarship

  • The ELA Foundation will award scholarships depending on academic and leadership merit. The purpose of the scholarship is to supplement financial assistance for tuition costs for female graduate students with physical disabilities. Scholarships range between $500-$2,000.
  • The scholarship money is contingent upon the recipient’s acceptance to, or continuation in, an accredited college or university graduate program. The scholarship will be made payable to the educational institution for the recipient’s tuition.
  • Only the recipients will be notified. Their names will also be posted on the ELA news portion of the website.
  • Considering that the student will be an ELA Scholar, she will work with alumni and current scholarship recipients and the ELA Board of Directors. This involvement will provide benefits for the program among politicians and professionals in society.

How to Apply 

To apply, follow the steps below:

  • Open the application form on your computer and type your information onto the boxes provided. When you click “submit”, this will come to the ELA Foundation directly. The complete application form with affidavit will appear on your screen ready to be printed once you click “submit”.
  • Print your completed application form and sign the affidavit. The hard copy of your application form with signature must be sent with your completed application packet. Applications which are not signed, will not be considered.
  • Print out the disability verification form and take it to your physician or counselor for them to fill out and sign.
  • Place the application form and disability verification form in the application packet along with the other required documents and send it to the ELA Foundation.

Documents Required

A complete application packet must include the following:

  1. A completed and typed ELA Scholarship application form with signed affidavit.
  2. A completed ELA Verification of Disability form filled out and signed by your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor or physician.
  3. An essay of 1,000 words or less, typewritten in 16-point font or larger and double-spaced explaining, “How I Will Change the Face of Disability on the Planet”. Use of page numbers and headers and footers will be greatly appreciated.
  4. Two typed letters of recommendation from current teachers, faculty members or employers on their letterhead regarding your scholastic aptitude, leadership abilities and personal qualifications. Letters typed in 14-point font or larger will be greatly appreciated.
  5. An unofficial copy of the college/university transcript reflecting your most recent college or university academic year.

Please note the following;

  • No hand written applications will be accepted.
  • Remember that everything counts on your application. This includes neatness, legibility, spelling, grammar, and providing the information as requested. Use of abbreviations is discouraged.
  • Completed applications must arrive with all pieces together in one envelope at the ELA Foundation office at

2460 North Lake Avenue,

PMB #128 Altadena,

CA 91001

Deadline

Applications must be received in the ELA office no later than 5:00 PM on June 1st Pacific Time.

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