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Frequently Asked Questions
  1. Is the digital photo mandatory?
    Answer: Yes, a digital photo is a mandatory part of the application. To be considered, you must upload a 4" x 6" or larger digital photograph, or, if you are applying by mail, you must submit a 4" x 6" or larger photograph, produced in a photo lab. The photo must be of the applicant alone. Graduation photos are recommended.
  2. If I am providing an artistic presentation, is an essay still mandatory?
    Answer: Yes, the essay is a mandatory part of the application. Artistic presentations, which are optional, may include CDs, PowerPoint presentations, sketches,  paintings, writing samples (eg, poetry or short stories), or a scrapbook. Electronic files may be uploaded on the "My Essay" tab.
  3. What are the definitions of a:
    • School official
      Answer: A school official is any employee of the school in which you are enrolled; this includes, but is not limited to, teachers, special-interest group instructors, or coaches.
    • Community member
      Answer: A community member is someone whom the applicant knows well, such as an athletic instructor or coach, or a member of a community special-interest group, such as the Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts, Rotary Club, etc.
    • Healthcare team member
      Answer: A healthcare team member includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or any certified practitioner who is directly involved in the medical care of the patient with epilepsy. If the applicant is a family member and/or caregiver of someone with epilepsy, this section should be completed by the healthcare team member that cares for the patient with epilepsy.
  4. What if the healthcare team member does not know me well enough to provide a recommendation?
    Answer: After the doctor treating the person with epilepsy fills out all associated medical questions and history, the applicant should seek out an additional recommendation from an alternate source. The application will only be considered complete when three letters of recommendation are received.
  5. I have been out of high school for a while. Do I still need to have a teacher write me a letter of recommendation? Do I still need an official transcript?
    • Recommendations
      Answer:       If you have been out of school for a long time, you may alternatively obtain a letter of recommendation from a co-worker, boss, community member, etc.
    • Official Transcripts
      Answer: To be considered complete, applications must submit an official transcript from the academic institution you are currently attending or last attended. Official transcripts are to be submitted by mail to the UCB Epilepsy Scholarship Program address.
  6. If I’m in college, do I still need to send my high school transcript?
    a. Answer: If you are in college, you must obtain an official transcript from your college. You may also supplement your application by including your high school transcript as well if you would like.
  7. I wanted to have my doctor write a recommendation for me, but he or she is traveling. Can I have them submit it when they return?
    Answer: In order to be considered complete, all applications must include a letter of recommendation postmarked by the application due date of Friday, April 23, 2010. Recommendations postmarked after this date will not be accepted.
  8. What if my recommendations (community member, physician) are submitted late? Will I still be considered?
    Answer: All components of the application must be postmarked by the due date of Friday, April 23, 2010. Unfortunately, if one component of the application arrives after the due date, the application cannot be considered.
  9. Can I submit an application on behalf of a family member (eg, daughter, grandson, father)?
    Answer: No, the applicant of the scholarship must be the person to submit the application in order to be considered for a scholarship.
  10. I am currently taking courses part-time toward my degree. Am I still eligible for the scholarship?
    Answer: Yes, persons with epilepsy and family members and/or caregivers of persons with epilepsy are eligible for consideration as long as they are working toward a degree in an institute of higher learning.
  11. Can I send in components separately?
    Answer: Components may be uploaded online, or mailed separately; however, all components must be postmarked by the deadline of Friday, April 23, 2010, for the application to be considered complete. Please be sure any pieces submitted by mail include the applicant’s contact information (eg, name, address, phone number) so we can match all application components.
  12. When and how will I be notified about scholarship winners?
    Answer: All applicants who submitted completed applications by the deadline will be notified of their status via a mailed letter in August 2010. Please be sure to provide your correct mobile number, email address, and mailing address.
  13. Who qualifies as a family member?
    Answer: A family member is any immediate family member, such as a mother, father, brother, sister, etc. Cousins, aunts, uncles, etc, may only be considered family members if they are living in the same household as the person with epilepsy.
  14. What if I used to have epilepsy but it has been under control?
    Answer: All persons who have had a diagnosis of epilepsy are eligible for consideration.
  15. May I use the scholarship to pay for loans or books?
    Answer: The scholarship can be applied toward tuition costs only.
  16. How do I check on the status of my application?
    • Log in at www.ucbepilepsyscholarship.com and check the “Track My Status” tab frequently
    • Email: questions@hudsonmc.com
    • Phone: 1-866-825-1920
  17. I am a high school senior and I do not yet know when I am attending college.
    • You may write "TBD."
  18. If I am not taking a UCB product, am I still eligible to apply?
    • Anyone who has a diagnosis of epilepsy is an eligible applicant.
  19. Is there a minimum GPA required?
    • No minimum GPA is required. Scholarships are awarded based on a number of criteria, such as community involvement, participation in increasing awareness of epilepsy in their community, and how the applicant has positively dealt with epilepsy as a part of their life.
  20. I applied last year and did not win. Can I apply again?
    • Answer: Yes, applicants from previous years who did not win a scholarship may apply again. However, previous scholarship winners are not eligible to be considered again.

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