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College, trade, or technical school students may apply if they or their parent or legal guardian has a confirmed diagnosis of vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (vEDS). Applicants must provide written diagnosis documentation, proof of a valid U.S. address, and proof of current or upcoming enrollment.
Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded. The program was established in memory of Angelo Nania Jr., who passed away in 2019 from complications related to vEDS.
Complete the online application, submit a personal essay or a three-minute reel responding to the provided prompt, and upload your school schedule. All information is verified by the scholarship committee.
The BELOvEDS Nania Foundation vEDS Scholarship awards $1,000 (2 winners).
The deadline is October 1, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Undergraduate; Trade or vocational; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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