Another Scholarship Opportunity!

Applications are now available for the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program.  People with epilepsy, their family members, or caregivers are encouraged to apply.  Please visit the UCB Scholarship website for program details and application.

Applications for the UCB Scholarship must be postmarked by May 2, 2008.

Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester - Syracuse - Binghamton

Stephen A. Segar Scholarship Program

Scholarship program helps deserving Rochester, Syracuse and Binghamton high school students with epilepsy attend college 

 

Stephen A. Segar, an attorney and founding partner of the Rochester law firm of Segar and Sciortino, did not let epilepsy stop him from achievement in college, law school and beyond, and now he wants to help others in pursuit of their learning. 

 

Thanks to Mr. Segar’s personal generosity and a board-designated allocation, three $1,500 scholarships are available for high school seniors, one in Rochester, in Syracuse, and in Binghamton – the areas served by the Epilepsy Foundation.


Steve and 3 winners 2007  

 

 

 Stephen A. Segar (left) congratulates the first three Segar Scholarship recipients: Cody Cosbey of Jamesville-Dewitt High School in the Syracuse Region, who will enroll at LeMoyne College; Adam Giblin of Chanango Valley Central School in the Binghamton Region, who will enroll at Rochester Institute of Technology; and Caitlin Dakin of Rush-Henrietta High School in the Rochester Region, who will enroll at St. John Fisher College. The three recipients, their families, and other invited guests attended an awards luncheon in August hosted by Mr. Segar at the Country Club of Rochester.

 

Eligible are high school seniors with epilepsy going on to college or a technical or vocational school.

 

“Young people with epilepsy are capable of achievement and excellence in virtually any field,” says Segar. “Having epilepsy should never be looked upon as a limitation. It is my hope that this scholarship program, in some measure, will encourage students with epilepsy to pursue their dreams.” 

 

Criteria for selection are academic performance, obstacles and successes described in an essay, writing skills, and overall merit. Winners will be decided by the Epilepsy Foundation’s Professional Advisory Board. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 21, 2008. 

 

Click here to download an application form and a physician release form or request these forms by calling (800) 724-7930 or by writing by to the Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, 1650 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620-3091.