Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship
Organization: Marc Whitehead & Associates
Applications Open: 11/01/2024
Application Deadline: 04/30/2025
To Apply: Click Here
Organization Overview: A disability law firm, Marc Whitehead & Associates observes firsthand the unique challenges that disabled men and women face each day, and the strength and perseverance necessary to overcome immense obstacles.
Key Information: In our efforts to be a true resource for the disabled community, we offer the Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship. This nationally-based scholarship awards money to aspiring individuals with disabilities who wish to further their education. We know how important higher education is to the pursuit of a rewarding career, and are honored to help deserving disabled students enjoy the full benefits of post-secondary education at the college or university level.
The annual winning applicant of the Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship is awarded the amount of $5000. Applicants for the Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship will submit an original essay of no less than 700 words and no more than 1500 words on the following topic:
Explain the impact your disability has had on your life and how it will influence you in the future. Specifically describe a challenge or hardship that you had to deal with because of your condition, and how you were able to overcome it.
Eligibility Requirements:
Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent U.S. resident with a documented disability
Be accepted to an institution of higher learning (two- or four-year undergraduate program) – or –
Be enrolled in a two- or four-year undergraduate program currently.
Medical documentation of disability
Proof of legal U.S. residency (driver’s license, birth certificate, passport etc.)
College Acceptance Letter – or – Current College ID
Most recent transcript (college or high school)
