Scholarship

The Suzannah Smiles Scholarship Program offers scholarships each Spring for individuals with spina bifida who will be pursuing post-secondary education and attending university, college, or a technical school.

Applicants must be born with Spina Bifida and be a legal resident of the state of Texas. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic record, community service, work history, leadership and other information provided on the applications. Applications are accepted each year beginning in January by the Scholarship Committee.

How do I apply for a scholarship? Applications are available from January 1- April 15th each year.

What scholarships are offered? We will pick two recipients, who both will receive a $2500 scholarship, paid in two installments directly to school of choice.

Application form is available below and must be submitted no later than April 15th of each calendar year.

Educational Scholarship Fund

The Educational Scholarship Fund is administered by Suzannah Smiles so that persons born with Spina Bifida might achieve their full potential through the pursuit of higher education or technical school. The Scholarship Fund offers assistance to persons born with Spina Bifida for such necessities as tuition, books, room and board, and specialized equipment needs.

TO QUALIFY YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

1.  Must be born with Spina Bifida.

2. Legal resident of Texas.

3. Scholarships are based on financial needs, academic record, community service, work history, leadership, and other information provided on the application.

4. Must be enrolled in, or have been accepted into a university, junior college, or approved trade school.

5. A grade report or progress report must be submitted to the Scholarship Committee Chairperson following the completion of each semester or term that is funded.

There is no age limit of person applying for scholarship. Scholarships will be paid directly to the school of choice. The Scholarship Committee is the determining factor in who is to receive the funds available and reserves the right to reject any application submitted.  

CREDENTIALS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:

1. Copy of school transcript or equivalent.

2. Letter verifying admission to school of choice.

3. Reference letter from at least one faculty member of high school.

4. A personal statement describing your goals in life, future educational pursuits, and anything else you feel is helpful for the committee to know about you and your situation.

COLLEGE OR TRADE/TECH SCHOOL STUDENTS:

1. A copy of grade transcripts from each college attended.

2. Letter verifying admission to college or trade/tech school.

3. Current letter of reference from a person not related to you.

4. A personal statement describing your goals in life, future educational pursuits, and anything else you feel is helpful for the committee to know about you and your situation.