Scholarship Value: $6,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline:
May 1, 2025
The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County provides scholarships ranging from $250 – $2,000 annually to multiple college undergraduates, including two in-memoriam scholarships:
The Michael Zapoticzny Memorial Scholarship, established in 2002, is named for 18-year-old Michael Zapoticzny, who passed away in 2001, from epilepsy during his freshman year at Rutgers University in New Jersey. His parents Steve and Sue Zapoticzny award up to $6,000 annually to one college undergraduate in Michael’s honor.
Eligibility
Scholarship applicants must be permanent residents of San Diego County, Imperial County or Southern Riverside County. Applicants may be enrolled in a school outside of these areas. Scholarship applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:
1. Students currently being treated for epilepsy that are currently enrolled or will be enrolled in a college, university or trade school in the fall of 2025. Applicants must provide a letter from their doctor verifying that they are currently being treated for epilepsy/seizure disorder. Applicants must also show satisfactory academic performance and demonstrate financial need. (The criteria for “satisfactory academic performance” does not necessarily mean high GPA. It will be considered according to the capabilities of the student given any learning disabilities, medication side effects, etc.).
OR
2. Full-time college or university students involved in epilepsy research projects in the fields of health or social science. Applicants must provide a letter from their professor documenting project details. Students must also have a GPA of at least 3.0 for all work completed and demonstrate financial need.
The following documents must be included in the application package:
- Completed scholarship application
- Community Service and Volunteer Experience/Academic Achievements
- Statement of Eligibility
- Statement of Financial Need
- Current Transcript (official or unofficial) verifying enrollment and GPA
- Letter from your doctor stating you are currently being treated for epilepsy OR letter from your professor stating you are currently working on an epilepsy research project (please include project details)
- Two Letters of Recommendation
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Scholarship Value: $6,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: May 1, 2025