Scholarships
There are several scholarships students living with mental illnesses can qualify for. Deadlines and
qualifications for each scholarship vary. For more information on deadlines and how to apply, visit the
appropriate web site.
Eli Lilly Reintegration Scholarship http://www.reintegration.com/resources/scholarships/apply.asp
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for consideration for the Lilly Reintegration Scholarship, applicants
must: be diagnosed with bipolar, schizophrenia, schizophreniform, schizoaffective disorder and major
depressive disorder, be currently receiving medical treatment for the disease, including medications and
psychiatric follow-up, be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegrative efforts, such as clubhouse
membership, part-time work, volunteer efforts or school enrollment, and complete an application that
includes an application form, essay, transcripts (if applicable), recommendation forms from three
references and school financial requirements. The Lilly Reintegration Scholarship program is designed to
offer financial assistance for a wide range of educational opportunities in which students work to attain
a certificate or degree. Eligible programs include: High School equivalency programs, Trade or
vocational programs, Associate degrees, Bachelor degrees, Graduate degrees. For more information
contact lillyscholarships@reintegration.com or (800) 809-8202.
Shire ADHD Scholarship http://www.shireadhdscholarship.com/ The Shire ADHD Scholarship recognizes
and supports individuals with ADHD in the US who are seeking to obtain higher education. The
Scholarship includes a $2,000 monetary award and a prepaid year of ADHD coaching from the Edge
Foundation to assist in the transition to higher education. Fifty recipients will be selected in 2013, based
on community service, volunteer and extracurricular activities, and a personal essay describing how
ADHD has impacted their lives. Shire, a global specialty biopharmaceutical company, sponsors the
Scholarship as part of its work to support patients who are diagnosed with ADHD, their families, and the
professionals who help them.
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Launches Scholarship Program 2013-2014
http://www.aahd.us/initiatives/scholarship-program/ – This scholarship is for both physical and mental
health disabilities, which will include mental illnesses.
In 2009, AAHD created the AAHD Scholarship Program, which supports students with disabilities
pursuing higher education. Preference is given to students who plan to pursue undergraduate/graduate
studies in the field of public health, health promotion, disability studies, to include disability policy and
disability research. Royalties from the DHJO and private donations fund the AAHD Scholarship Program.
Funds are limited and we anticipate that scholarships will be competitive. Scholarships will be limited to
under $1,000. The AAHD Board of Directors Scholarship Committee will evaluate each of the applicants
and make a decision in December of each calendar year. The 2013 AAHD Scholarship Award will be
awarded January, 2014. It is the discretion of the Scholarship Committee to determine how many
scholarships will be awarded each year and the amount of each scholarship.
Jerry Greenspan Student Voice of Mental Health Award http://www.jedfoundation.org/about/jednews/jed-foundation-offers-scholarship The Jerry Greenspan Student Voice of Mental Health Award is
an annual award honoring a student who is reducing prejudice around mental illness, raising awareness
of mental health problems on campus, and encouraging help-seeking among their peers. It was
established in 2008 through a contribution made by Carol Ullman and the late Joseph Greenspan, in
memory of their son, Jerry Greenspan. This award is designed to encourage dialogue about mental
health on campuses, reduce prejudice around emotional disorders, and raise visibility of the amazing
people who are tackling these issues at schools across the country. The student selected for this award
receives a $2,000 cash scholarship, recognition on The Jed Foundation’s website and a trip to New York
to attend The Jed Foundation’s Annual Gala to receive the award.
Incight Scholarship http://www.incighteducation.org/scholarship/ This is a scholarship for students with
a disability, which includes a mental illness. Each year Incight awards up to one hundred scholarships to
students with disabilities, who have demonstrated outstanding merit in giving back to the community
and overcoming obstacles in order to pursue higher education. These scholarships range in value from
$500 to $2,500. In addition to providing financial support, Incight remains a valuable resource for our
scholars throughout their college years, during the transition from high school to college, while seeking
accommodations, and preparing students for post-graduate life entering the employment sector.
Bipolar Lives Scholarship http://www.bipolar-lives.com/2013-bipolar-lives-scholarship.html
This is an award of a $500.00 cash prize to a student enrolled in a United States college (undergraduate
or post-grad, for example law school, MBAs, etc), community college, technical college, or trade school.
The Charles A. Olayinka Scholarship http://peacecharlie.com/ The Charles A. Olayinka Scholarship was
established to help those diagnosed with bipolar disorder achieve their ultimate academic goals. We feel
we can do this best by awarding a partial college scholarship to a deserving student who has strived to
overcome the many obstacles faced in dealing with the disease.