Scholarships

Scholarships

ASAP’s Scholarships

We understand that chronic medical bills are a burden. We encourage those who qualify to submit an application for financial assistance where applicable.

ASAP Conference Scholarship

ASAP conferences can be an invaluable source of information for patients seeking answers. Applications for the conference scholarship will be accepted until July 1 on a first come first serve basis. All applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision no later than July 10. All decisions are final.

The ASAP conference scholarship includes waiver of the registration fee for the applicant and payment of half of one hotel room for the scholarship recipients

Scholarship Requirements:

1. Applicants or children (if applicant is the parent) must have a diagnosis of SM / CM and be a member of ASAP.
2. Prior recipients are ineligible.
3. The applicant must verify that all information is true.
4. The applicant must meet the scholarship criteria.
5. Applicants will be responsible for all additional costs not covered by the scholarship.

View the scholarship instructions and application.

Did you know you can get your travel costs sponsored by your personal supporters?

Learn more about ASAP’s LEARN Points Program.

BJO Equipment Grant
(Bobby Jones Open Grant)

Grants up to $1,000 are available for qualifying ASAP members to assist with the purchase of adaptive equipment and assistive devices. You must be a member of ASAP for 6 months prior to applying for the grant, have a diagnosis of syringomyelia or Chiari, and provide a written quote for total cost of the item. Checks are made directly to the vendor.

The Bobby Jones Open has made it possible for numerous ASAP members to improve their quality of life and enjoy a more independent lifestyle. Grant awardees have received help purchasing ramps, therapeutic bicycles, accessible showers, lift chairs, wheelchair accessories and more.

Download and complete the BJO Equipment Application.

Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

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Affordable Colleges Online offers a guide to available scholarships and financial aid for students with disabilities.

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• Most Affordable Colleges by State

• College navigation and comparison tool

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You can find this guidebook here.

Continuing Education Resources for Students with Disabilities

When applying for disability-related scholarships, please read the details carefully. Each program defines “disability” differently and may have unique eligibility requirements based on GPA, level of study, or field of interest. Check with your school’s disability services or financial aid office for internal awards, and set up a dedicated email and calendar reminders to stay on top of new opportunities. 

Check these resources for applicable scholarship opportunities:

Affordable Colleges Online

Affordable Colleges Online is a free community of resources and tools that span topics such as financial-aid and college savings strategies, online learning resources, affordability and scorecard rankings, opportunities for people with disabilities. With more adaptive technologies and progressive legislation, prospective college students with disabilities have resources available to make the transition to higher education less stressful.

Affordable Colleges Online also offers a guide to available scholarships and financial aid for students with disabilities.