How much funding does Alaina K Hahn Celebratory Scholarship provide?

Alaina K Hahn Celebratory Scholarship provides $1,000 - $2,000 in funding.

Alaina K Hahn Celebratory Scholarship

ALAGILLE SYNDROME ALLIANCE

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for Disabled

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $2,000

Deadline

Closed

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Alaina K Hahn Celebratory Scholarship

Purpose: Fund the education of high school graduates or GED credentialed recipients with Alagille Syndrome who are entering or enrolled in an accredited US university, college or vocational school and choose to pursue higher education in human biological, medical, or health sciences.

Award Amount: $1,000 for a single year and is renewable for a second year, subject to open competition with other applicants, for a total possible award of $2,000.

Established: February 2015 in honor of Alaina K. Hahn (born September 30, 1990 with Alagille Syndrome; passed away January 15, 2015 at age 24). Alaina was a graduate in Human Physiology from the University of Oregon and was pursuing certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics with plans to obtain a Master's in O&P from the University of Washington when she died.

Eligibility:

High school graduates or GED credentialed recipients

Must have Alagille Syndrome diagnosis

Must be entering or enrolled in an accredited US university, college, or vocational school

Must be pursuing higher education in human biological, medical, or health sciences

Geographic Scope: United States

Fund Balance: Over $19,000 (as of 2018)

Contact Information:

Email: alagille@alagille.org

Website: alagille.org