| PURPOSE AND AWARD |
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The purpose of this scholarship program is to demonstrate the continued commitment of UCB, Inc. to people with epilepsy, their
families, and caregivers.
The award is a one-time scholarship in the amount of $5000. Twenty scholarships will be awarded to people with epilepsy, and 10
scholarships will be awarded to family members or caregivers of people with epilepsy, for use toward tuition at a United States-based
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| ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS |
To apply, you must certify that you are:
- A U.S. citizen and/or a legal and permanent resident of the United States
- A person with epilepsy or a family member/caregiver of a person with epilepsy
- Seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree
- A student who demonstrates academic achievement, possesses a strong record of participation in activities outside
of school, and serves as a positive role model
- Graduating from high school in 2008 or have already graduated from high school
- Enrolled in, or awaiting acceptance from, a United States-based center for higher learning for fall semester 2008
- Not a previous recipient of the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship™ (formerly the Keppra® Family Epilepsy Scholarship)
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| PROCEDURES |
To apply, please submit a completed application and all required support documents listed below postmarked by May 2, 2008.
- Sections of the application will need to be completed by the student, a parent/guardian (if the applicant is
under 18), a school official, a member of the community, and a member of the applicant’s healthcare team.
- Selection will be based on the following criteria, which must be included:
- A one-page essay authored by the applicant explaining why the applicant should be selected for the scholarship
(eg, outstanding awards or community involvement), how epilepsy has impacted the applicant’s life, either as a
person with epilepsy or as a family member/caregiver, and how the scholarship will benefit the applicant. The
essay should be between 500 and 1000 words long.
- 3 letters of recommendation
- An original copy of the applicant’s academic transcript
- A nonreturnable photograph of the applicant:
- Photo produced by a professional photo lab (computer printouts cannot be accepted)
- Photo size must be at least 4" x 6"
- Photo must be a portrait of applicant alone
- Graduation photos and passport photos are recommended
- Students pursuing degrees in the arts are welcome to include an artistic presentation. This is an optional item.
- Additional pages can be attached to the application if more space is needed for responses.
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