Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship 2020

Scholarship Description:

Lime Connect believes strongly in the potential of high school students who happen to have all types of disabilities, and is committed to supporting their future. In 2019, we were pleased to launch our inaugural Pathways Scholarship designed for current high school seniors who are pursuing a degree at a four-year university or college in either the U.S. or Canada. 

Recipients of the Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship each receive $1,000 in support of their university/college studies. The awards are merit-based, but financial need will be taken into consideration.

Degree Level:

Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship 2020 is available to undertake Bachelor level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits:

$1000 award

Eligible Nationalities:

Open to students in the United States and Canada

Eligibility Criteria:

2020 Scholarship Applicants must match the following criteria:

• Have, or consider themselves to have a visible or invisible disability*
• Current high school senior in the U.S. or Canada graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2020
• Accepted to, or applied and awaiting acceptance to, a 4-year university or college in the U.S. or Canada for the 2020-2021 academic year
• Intending to be enrolled full time in that 4-year university or college in Fall 2020

* An individual with a disability is defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one or more major activities that others may consider to be a daily function); this definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists. We know that 90% of disabilities on campus are invisible, and candidates with all disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure:

• Students must join, or log into The Lime Network at www.limeconnect.com/pathwaysscholarship . There, you'll find the link to our online application system where you will provide:
• General Background Information ( e.g., contact information, and details about your intended college/university)
• Resume/CV
• Answer one essay question related to living successfully with a disability
• Note: The first round of the application does not require a letter of recommendation. You will only be prompted to submit reference information if you are selected as a Finalist.
• The application process:
• 2020 Finalists will be selected from overall applications, and all applicants will be notified of their status by June 1st.
• 2020 Finalists (only) will then submit one letter of reference from a teacher, advisor, supervisor, youth leader, etc. by June 7th.
• Selected Scholars will provide verification of university or college acceptance prior to receiving the award (mid- to late July).  Any applicant found to not be attending a four-year university or college full time in Fall 2020 will forfeit their award
• Last date for submission of application: Monday, May 25th at 11:59pm EST
• Reference link to your site where scholarship information is posted. – www.limeconnect.com/pathwaysscholarship