Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$5,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
In their efforts to be a true resource for the disabled community, we offer the Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship.
This nationally-based scholarship awards money to aspiring individuals with disabilities who wish to further their education. We know how important higher education is to the pursuit of a rewarding career, and are honored to help deserving disabled students enjoy the full benefits of post-secondary education at the college or university level.
Benefits
The annual winning applicant of the Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship is awarded the amount of $5,000.
Scholarship funds may be used to assist with tuition, books and related educational expenses at qualifying undergraduate institutions, and in the curriculum of their choice.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent U.S. resident with a documented disability
- Be accepted to an institution of higher learning (two- or four-year undergraduate program) – or –
- Be enrolled in a two- or four-year undergraduate program currently.
Applicants will provide the following accreditation:
The following documents must be provided for consideration and sent by email only via the Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship Submission Form at the bottom of this page.
- Medical documentation of disability
- Proof of legal U.S. residency (driver’s license, birth certificate, passport etc.)
- College Acceptance Letter – or – Current College ID
- Most recent transcript (college or high school)
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 Apr 2026
Submit your completed application including essay no later than April 30, 2026.
Applicants for the Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship will submit an original essay of no less than 700 words and no more than 1500 words on the following topic:
Explain the impact your disability has had on your life and how it will influence you in the future. Specifically describe a challenge or hardship that you had to deal with because of your condition, and how you were able to overcome it.
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