The Fall 2010 AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship contest is over! After much deliberation by our scholarship committee, Nura Aly of the University of DePaul was selected as our scholarship recipient for the Fall of 2010. To read the full press release, please click here.
AmeriGlide is the leading supplier and distributor of home mobility products including wheelchair lifts and stair lifts.
The AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship is a program we offer to full time college students who use wheelchairs. Our goal is to help provide financial assistance for the winning student's books or other school related supplies to deserving mobility challenged students. From 2011 onward, this scholarship contest will be held once per school year and the scholarship award will be $1,000.
We look forward to reading your great essays and getting to know each of you better.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled at an accredited two or four year college
- Must use a manual or electric wheelchair
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must complete application and submit response to essay question by July 31, 2011
- Must be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid student visa
Application for Instructions
- Application must be completed no later than July 31, 2011. For mailed applications, they must be post marked by July 31, 2011.
- Essays must be submitted as part of the online application form, have a minimum of 500 words, and be submitted in English.
- You can submit up to two character references from your teacher or any other non-related third party. After you complete the application, you will receive a confirmation email that provides further instructions about submitting your references.
- Please, do not call our toll free number for scholarship questions. We have provided an email link below and will do our best to respond to all inquiries as quickly as possible.
Read Essays from previous AmeriGlide Achievers
The Essay Question
Discuss the impact, positive and negative, that you feel your disability will have on your career goals. What unique insight or perspective does your condition offer you regarding your chosen profession? How will you overcome the obstacles which may present themselves in time?
How to Apply
The entire application process can be completed online. Please complete your response to the essay question first, prior to visiting the online application.
Online Scholarship Application
Questions
If you have any questions please do not hesitate at all to email us
