We are pleased to announce the establishment of the

The purpose of the scholarship is to award financial assistance to persons who have Spina Bifida and are pursuing higher education, technical training, or driver’s education. The amount of the grant is a maximum of $1000 per fiscal year. It is intended to be used toward the cost of tuition, fees, and books. The exact amount to be disbursed will be at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. The number of scholarship applicants will be a factor in this decision.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Applicant must have Spina Bifida or a spinal cord disability resulting in similar challenges.
2. Applicant must reside within the geographic region serviced by the Spina Bifida Association of Albany/Capital District.
3. There is no age limit.
4. Applicant must demonstrate acceptance by a school of higher education, technical training, certificate program, or driver education training program.
5. No financial statement shall be required.

Application Deadline:

The deadline for receiving applications and all supporting materials is the close of business, April 11, 2008.

If you are interested in receiving further information, or would like to obtain a copy of the application, please call or email our chapter.

We are very grateful to Helen R. Mertens and her estate for making this scholarship program possible for our chapter.

Click here for further details about the Scholarship Guidelines.

Click here to download a Scholarship Application Form.

If you are interested in receiving further information, or would like to obtain a copy of the application, please call or email our chapter.

We are very grateful to Helen R. Mertens and her estate for making this scholarship program possible for our chapter.

Advice on the treatment or care of an individual patient should be obtained through consultation with a physician who has examined that patient or is familiar with that patient’s medical history. Persons with Spina Bifida are urged to discuss their particular symptoms and situations with their personal physician.

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