Do I qualify?

To enter, you must be:

• Under a doctor's care for epilepsy
• In school as:

- A high school senior who has applied to college
- A freshman, sophomore, or junior in college
- Or a college senior who has applied to graduate school

You will need to send:

• An essay (up to 250 words) on one of the following topics:

• How you have overcome the challenges (personally, socially, academically)
• What living with epilespy means to you
• Who has helped you succeed, and how
• An achievement you are proud of

• Proof of your grades (transcripts)
• Proof of other extracurricular or community activities

• 2 letters of recommendation
(1 must be from your doctor)

• 2 letters of recommendation (1 must be from your doctor)

Please don't send:

• Photos
• Videotapes
• DVDs
• CD-ROMs
• Or any other such materials

If sent, they will not be considered or returned.

How to Apply

First, please register on this site, even if you have been given an application. You can get an application 3 ways:

- Ask your doctor or guidance counselor
for one

- Download the form

- Sign up on this Web site to get one

in the mail

Deadline for 2010 submissions is June 15, 2010 postmarked. E-mailed applications will not be accepted.

How to Apply

First, please register on this site, even if you have been given an application.
You can get an application 3 ways:

- Ask your doctor or guidance counselor for one

- Download the form

- Sign up on this Web site to get one in the mail

Deadline for 2010 submissions is June 15, 2010. E-mailed applications will not be accepted.

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