Sierra Woodward Sibling Scholarship
Cystinosis Research Network
Award: $1000 – $1000
Deadline: August 1.
To provide scholarship opportunities for students currently enrolled in or preparing to begin an accredited collegiate or vocational program. Qualifications: Applicants must be a student who has a sibling with cystinosis who is enrolling in a regionally accredited college or vocational program, or who is currently attending a postsecondary school. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on judging panel to evaluate and rate the applicants and include the essay will be judged on the basis of rationale, grammar and comprehension; transcripts and letters of recommendation will be considered in the final decision with grade point average (GPA), courses taken and class standing used as part of the evaluation; finalists may be interviewed before selections. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form and following items: documentation/verification of their siblings cystinosis diagnosis (e.g. letter form physician); an official copy of high school transcript; two letters of recommendation from current teachers/faculty members and/or counselors regarding applicants scholastic aptitude and personal qualifications; an essay on how cystinosis has impacted our life and what this scholarship would mean to their; essay on 8.5x11 white paper. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.