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Current or incoming college students at an accredited U.S. institution who experienced a birth or childhood injury and have a 3.0+ GPA.
One $1,000 scholarship is awarded.
Submit a resume, transcript, and a 750 to 1,000 word essay on how you persevered through injury-related challenges to pursue higher education.
The Gideon Asen Perseverance Scholarship awards $1,000.
The deadline is December 31, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Undergraduate; GPA 3+. 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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