The Randall/La Rossa College General Scholarship

Craniofacial DifferenceDisability
Written By Charlotte Waterson

Organization: The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA)—Click here to apply

Application Deadline: 01/10/2025

Overview: The Randall/LaRossa College Scholarships, established in 2009, honor Dr. Peter Randall and Dr. Don LaRossa for their contributions to improving the lives of individuals born with cleft lip/palate and other craniofacial conditions. ACPA awards four $5,000 scholarships annually to students with craniofacial conditions who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.

Key Information

  • Location: United States

  • Modality: In-person attendance at accredited post-secondary institutions

  • Compensation: $5,000 per scholarship (sent to recipients’ respective institutions)

  • Time Commitment: Enrolled full-time in the fall 2025 semester

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must have a diagnosis of cleft lip, cleft palate, or other congenital craniofacial difference

  • Cannot have received a college scholarship from ACPA in the past

  • Enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution in fall 2025

  • Unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

  • Preference given to rising first-year students entering any field, but currently-enrolled undergraduates may also apply

  • Postgraduate students are not eligible

Charlotte Waterson
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