How much funding does College Scholarships provide?

College Scholarships provides $250 - $6,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for College Scholarships?

The deadline is December 15, 2026.

College Scholarships

EPILEPSY SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

$250 - $6,000

Deadline

December 15, 2026

236 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

College Scholarships

The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County provides scholarships to college undergraduates affected by epilepsy or involved in epilepsy research.

Award Details

Award Range: $250–$6,000 annually
Multiple scholarships available each year

Named Scholarships

#### Michael Zapoticzny Memorial Scholarship

Established: 2002

Award: Up to $6,000 annually to one college undergraduate

Criteria: Named for 18-year-old Michael Zapoticzny who passed away in 2001 from epilepsy during his freshman year at Rutgers University. Awarded by parents Steve and Sue Zapoticzny.

#### Kim Tallian Memorial Scholarship

Established: 2024

Award: $2,000 annually through 2028 to one college undergraduate

Criteria: Honors late Kim Tallian, PharmD, APh, BCPP, FASHP, FCCP, FCSHP who served on the Board of Directors and Professional Advisory Board

Priority: Students pursuing majors in bioscience or life science

Geographic Scope

Primary: San Diego County, Imperial County, or Southern Riverside County residents or permanent residents
Out-of-area: Students from eligible counties may attend school elsewhere; out-of-state students currently enrolled in San Diego schools are also eligible

Contact

Sarah Waters, Programs & Client Services Manager

Email: sarah@epilepsysandiego.org
Phone: (619) 296-0161

Organization

Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County

501(c)(3) non-profit
Serving San Diego community since 1954

How to Apply

Application Process

#### Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet residency requirements AND one of the following criteria:

Criterion 1: Students with Epilepsy

Currently being treated for epilepsy

Currently enrolled or will be enrolled in college, university, or trade school in fall 2026

Must provide letter from doctor verifying current epilepsy/seizure disorder treatment

Must show satisfactory academic performance (does not require high GPA; considered based on student capabilities, learning disabilities, medication side effects, etc.)

Must demonstrate financial need

Criterion 2: Epilepsy Research Students

Full-time college or university students

Involved in epilepsy research projects in health or social science fields

Must provide letter from professor documenting project details

Minimum GPA of 3.0 for all completed work

Must demonstrate financial need

#### Required Application Documents

1. Completed scholarship application form
2. Community Service and Volunteer Experience/Academic Achievements statement
3. Statement of Eligibility
4. Statement of Financial Need
5. Current transcript (official or unofficial) verifying enrollment and GPA
6. Letter from doctor stating current epilepsy/seizure disorder treatment OR letter from professor documenting epilepsy research project details
7. Two letters of recommendation

#### Submission

All documents must be included in complete application package

Application deadline: December 15 (annual cycle)

#### Contact for Questions
Sarah Waters, Programs & Client Services Manager

Email: sarah@epilepsysandiego.org

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