Deanna Lynn Potts Scholarship

Deanna Lynn Potts Scholarship Deanna Lynn Potts was born with Cystinosis and lived to be 27 years old. Before she died, she discussed her wishes to start a scholarship fund for children with Cystinosis. We know how devastating a chronic illness can have on a family emotionally, physically, socially, and financially. Children with Cystinosis are living longer, thanks to medical science and therefore, embarking on careers. These careers require education. Education is expensive, yet something we do not want to deprive our children of in our world today. Due to the financially draining medical costs, it might prove difficult to send a child to college. Through this fund, we hope to help some of those students. PURPOSE: To provide supplemental financial assistance to an undergraduate student diagnosed with Cystinosis enrolled in an accredited collegiate or vocational program. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: A $1000 scholarship awarded annually. The award is contingent upon the winners acceptance to an accredited college, university, or vocational program and will be payable to the education institution to be applied to tuition, room and board. ELIGIBILITY: Each candidate must be a current high school senior, who has Cystinosis and have a financial need. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 1. Documentation/verification of Cystinosis (e.g. letter from physician.) 2. An official copy of high school transcript. 3. Two letters of recommendation from current teachers/...
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