Ira Rosenzwog Scholarship

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$4,000
Calendar Deadline:
May 01, 2025
Stack Star Awards Available:
2
Eligibility Criteria:
GPA
State Selection
Physical Impairment
Current Year in School
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Scholarship Description

The recipient of the Ira Rosenzwog Memorial Scholarship will be a student who shows courage when dealing with epilepsy and seizures, a strong commitment to their education, and must reside in Maryland. Two scholarships will be awarded to students living with epilepsy for use towards undergraduate tuition at a 2-year college, 4-year college, or a trade/technical school in the amount up to $4,000 per year.

Scholarship Details

  • Two scholarships available
  • Each scholarship can cover up to $4,000 per year
  • Supports students with epilepsy
  • Applicable for various types of undergraduate institutions

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must reside in Maryland
  • Must demonstrate courage in dealing with epilepsy and seizures
  • Strong commitment to education
  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA

Application Process

  1. Download the application form
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Submit the application by the May 15th deadline
  4. Include two letters of recommendation with the application
  5. One recommendation must be from your treating neurologist
  6. The second recommendation can be from a teacher, advisor, principal, coach, employer, or clergy

Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA. Semester grades must be submitted to continue to receive the award. To be considered for the application, you will need to complete an application which you can download here. Applications are due by May 1st. Submit two letters of recommendations with this application. One letter of recommendation must be from the neurologist treating your epilepsy. The second recommendation can be from a teacher, academic advisor, principal, coach, employer or clergy.

Contact

Scholarship Committee

Epilepsy Foundation
3540 Crain Highway, Ste 675
Bowie, MD 20716
410-916-0984