Arthritis Champions Scholarship

Direct application

$5,000

Eligibility

Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

U.S. citizens or permanent residents with doctor-diagnosed arthritis or a related rheumatic disease who are full-time undergraduate, graduate, or medical students at accredited U.S. colleges may apply.

Awards of $5,000 per academic year are renewable for up to four years total. Applicants need at least a 2.5 GPA and must be engaged as Arthritis Foundation advocates, volunteers, fundraisers, or supporters.

Submit the online application with a transcript and involvement reference by March 2 at 5 p.m. ET.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Online application
  • Transcript
  • Involvement reference
  • Essay describing impact on the arthritis community and plans to continue involvement
  • Doctor-diagnosed arthritis or related rheumatic disease
  • Transcript
  • 2.5 GPA
  • Engagement as an Arthritis Foundation advocate, fundraiser, participant, volunteer, or supporter
  • Awards are renewable for up to four years total.