Elaine Chapin Fund for Scholarships for Post-Secondary Education of Students Impacted by Multiple Sclerosis
Named in honor of Elaine Chapin, this scholarship will provide funds to support the post-secondary education of students impacted by multiple sclerosis, either directly or as a family member.
The scholarship fund will accept applications from November 1st through April 30th each year, although the scholarship application is available for download at any time. The family of Elaine Chapin has determined that the scholarship fund will be awarding a minimum of (7) $1,000 scholarships for the fall 2011 semester to deserving students. Scholarship recipients will be notified prior to June 1st. Proof of registration will be required before the scholarship fund makes payment to the schools.
Recipients will be chosen on the basis of financial need, academic standing and the impact with which multiple sclerosis has affected their lives. Applicants must be citizens of the United States who plan to enroll or are enrolled in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college, university, vocational or technical school located in the United States. Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester in course work leading to a degree, license or certificate.
For the Fall 2011 scholarship awards, applicants must send their completed application, an official transcript of their most recent academic grades, a personal essay detailing how MS has affected your life (500 word maximum), plus (2) letters of reference by April 30, 2011 . The final selection of the scholarship recipients will be made by the family of Elaine Chapin.
Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship Fund 4367 Humber Circle Saint Louis, Missouri 63129
www.ElaineMemorial.com
