How much funding does MDA College Scholarship Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for MDA College Scholarship Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for MDA College Scholarship Program?

Eligible applicants: High school seniors and current college students; Individuals with neuromuscular diseases covered by MDA. Geography: U.S. residents pursuing post-secondary education.

How often is MDA College Scholarship Program offered?

MDA College Scholarship Program runs on an annual cycle.

MDA College Scholarship Program

Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Disabled Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

High school seniors and current college students
Individuals with neuromuscular diseases covered by MDA

Geography

U.S. residents pursuing post-secondary education

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States

Program Description

The College Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students living with neuromuscular diseases who are pursuing higher education.

Eligibility

High school seniors and current college students
Individuals with neuromuscular diseases covered by MDA
U.S. residents pursuing post-secondary education

Focus

Supporting educational opportunities for students with neuromuscular diseases
Enabling academic achievement despite disease challenges

Contact Information

Phone: 800-572-1717
Email: ResourceCenter@mdausa.org
Address: MDA, 1016 W Jackson Blvd #1073, Chicago, IL 60607

How to Apply

Application Process

Contact MDA directly for scholarship application details:

Phone: 800-572-1717
Email: ResourceCenter@mdausa.org
Website: mda.org (Care & Services > Get Support > College Scholarship Program)

Note: Specific scholarship application procedures, deadlines, award amounts, and required documents should be obtained directly from MDA.

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What Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 193
Total given: $12.57M
Median grant: $40K
Range: $6,025–$642K

By dollars: California 13%, New York 10%, Massachusetts 7%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA; Boston, MA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
11% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

University of Washington Medical Center · Seattle, WA

Medical diagnosis

$642K
Johns Hopkins University- CG · Baltimore, MD

Medical diagnosis and research

$579K
The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles · La Jolla, CA

Medical diagnosis research and movr registry support

$411K
University of Rochester - · Rochester, NY

Research

$399K
Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, MA

Medical diagnosis and research

$378K