UFIRST Scholars Program
History
The UFIRST SCHOLARS Program was established in 2010 by a seed gift from Valerie & David Scholl. The Scholls are grandparents to an affected granddaughter who wanted to provide an opportunity for affected students to advance their post-secondary, graduate or vocational education in partnership with FIRST. Their inspiration is to provide the opportunity for students affected with a form of ichthyosis or related skin type to achieve their highest educational potential. Other donors are encouraged to contribute to the fund to help grow its capacity.
FIRST is pleased to announce that Beiersdorf has funded another generous grant for the UFIRST Scholarship Program.
Five applicants will be awarded up to $5,000 to further their secondary and vocational educational pursuits. Additional applicants will be awarded funds through FIRST's UFIRST operating budget.
How to Apply
Applications for Spring 2024 are now available.
The deadline to apply is April 1, 2024.
- Faxes and online applications will be accepted.
- Scholarship winners will be notified in mid-May 2024.
- Eligible candidates are individuals affected with some form of ichthyosis or a related skin type, seeking post-secondary or graduate education at an accredited university, college, junior college, or trade school.
- Qualified applicants may apply throughout the duration of their education career; however, a new application is required every year and proven success in previous year(s) will be required to be considered for future funding.
- Funds can be used for school tuition and/or fees. All monies for tuition and/or fees are paid directly to the institution.
- Participation in FIRST activities, communication with the national office, and advocating in your local community strengthens your application.
- The scholarship application MUST be completed by the student - not the parent. All communications regarding this application should be initiated by the student applicant.
A committee of volunteers will evaluate each scholarship application based on the following criteria:
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND ASSOCIATED MATERIALS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
emailed to lbreuning@firstskinfoundation.org
or faxed to 215-997-9403
or mailed to
FIRST
ATTN: UFIRST Application
PO Box 1067, Lansdale, PA 19446-0687
FOLLOW THIS LINK TODownload the UFIRST Application
Follow this link to Donate to support the UFIRST Scholarship Fund
