Deadline: 15 November 2015
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is accepting applications for FREDERICK J. KRAUSE SCHOLARSHIP programme (2015-2016) to supports students who have chosen to pursue higher education in the disability and health fields.
The mission of the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is to contribute to national, state, and local efforts to promote health and wellness in people with disabilities and identify effective intervention strategies that reduce health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population. AAHD accomplishes its mission through research, education and advocacy at the national, state and community level.
Funding Information
Scholarships will be limited to under $1,000 and will be awarded in January 2016.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must have a disability;
- Applicant must be enrolled FULL TIME as an undergraduate student in program in college or university pursuing an undergraduate degree, or enrolled PART TIME or FULL TIME in a graduate school, pursuing a post graduate degree. Important: applicants who have not yet graduated from high school will not be considered.
- Applicant must be a US citizen or legal resident living in the United States and enrolled in an accredited United States university.
- Preference will be given to students majoring in public health, disability studies, health promotion or a field related to disability and health.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must download the application form given on the website and send it with all necessary application materials via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Scholarship Programme.
