Scholarship Programs

Thinking about going to College? LPA offers Scholarships you can apply for. 

Scholarship Application
College Resources for Disabled Students

*The scholarship application deadline in April 30.

Dear Prospective Student:

What an exciting time in your life! Going to college or vocational school is a life-changing event and the scholarship committee hopes that we can assist you achieve your educational goals.

Scholarships are given in order of preference to:
• members of LPA who have a medically diagnosed form of dwarfism
• immediate family members of dwarfs who are also paid members of LPA
• people with dwarfism who are not members of LPA

About Scholarships...

As part of our service to people with dwarfism and the community at large, LPA offers educational scholarships to prospective and current students attending college or vocational school in the United States. Awards can range from $250 to $1000 (sometimes more). A scholarship committee, headed by LPA's Programs Director, will review application packets, as well as individual donors.

Scholarships are given in order of preference to:

• members of LPA who have a medically diagnosed form of dwarfism
• immediate family members of dwarfs who are also paid members of LPA
• people with dwarfism who are not members of LPA

LPA scholarship awards shall be limited to two awards for undergraduate studies and one for graduate studies, effective June 2011.

Some Helpful Tips...

• Send the completed application packet by the deadline, April 30. Incomplete or late packets will be rejected.
• Proofread, proofread, and proofread! The scholarship committee considers spelling and grammar when reviewing applications.
• Write a thank you letter if you receive an award. Other than being the right thing to do, if you are planning to apply for another scholarship in the future, a thank you letter for past scholarships impresses the scholarship committee.
• Get involved with LPA! We are a volunteer organization and any student who has shown a willingness to volunteer his or her time will look good to the scholarship committee. Ask your local chapter or district officer how you can be of service. Indicate how you plan to help on your personal statement.
• If you need help, do not be afraid to ask! A high school counselor, college advisor, your parents, or even another college student may all be of service. Also, feel free to email me with any questions.

For more advice and information on writing a personal statements, and applying for scholarships, check out http://www.venturescholar.org/resource/scholarships-tips.html#writing.

Thank you for your interest and best of luck in your educational pursuits.
Sincerely,

Jon North
LPA Programs Director