ChairScholars National Scholarship Program

ChairScholars National Scholarship Program Available to students in every state in the continental U.S., the ChairScholars National Scholarship Program provides eligible high school seniors and college undergrads up to $20,000 for tuition to attend the college or university of their choice. National ChairScholar recipients have been accepted at some of the nation’s most respected colleges and universities including Penn State University, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, Purdue University, University of Wisconsin, Yale University, New York University, University of Florida and Tulane among others. Our scholarship recipients are bright and ambitious students, who have overcome the challenge of their disability by focusing on the goal to excel academically, and become instrumental members of their communities. They are the next generation of leaders. To date, the ChairScholars Foundation has awarded 304 National Scholarships throughout the United States. To qualify for a National Scholarship, applicants must: The student must have a serious physical challenge and may or may not use a wheelchair for mobility. The physical challenge must be significant and affect activities of daily living. No minor disability will be considered. Must have verifiable unmet financial need. Must have at least a B average. Must be a high school senior or college undergrad. We do not fund graduate studies. The applicant must show some form of s...
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