The Alpha-1 Association is pleased to announce its expanded 2010 Education Scholarship Awards Program now available for post high-school education to individuals with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency and their immediate family. Seven scholarships will be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 - $,2500 on May 15, 2010. Applications must be submitted by April 1st.
Peter Smith Scholarship
Peter Smith believed that knowledge is power. He demonstrated this by writing, editing and publishing the Alpha-1 News from 1989 until 1992. By October of that year, he had spread the word to over 1,200 households. His efforts encouraged, enlightened and inspired those with Alpha-1 to reach out to one another and to learn. The intent of the Peter Smith Scholarship is to continue the tradition of inspiring and assisting by helping those with Alpha-1 and their families learn and achieve. CSL Behring and Talecris Biotherapeutics, Center for Science and Education are recognized for their generous support of these scholarship awards through unrestricted educational grants.
John W. Walsh, III. Memorial Scholarship
The Alpha-1 Association has established a memorial scholarship in memory of John W. Walsh, III was the father of John IV Walsh, Fred Walsh, Judith Walsh and Susan Ferro. He was a friend and mentor to hundreds of Alphas and a patriarch of the Alpha-1 community. He became extremely well-known to Alphas across the country, when he made a personal commitment to support his three Alpha-1-affected children in creating awareness and increasing detection of Alpha-1. As a coach and counselor at Melrose High School, Walsh dedicated his life to working with young people. He served two terms as President of the Massachusetts Guidance Counselors Association and later worked in admissions at Merrimack College. Following his retirement, he was a life coach to many, including those with Alpha-1.
Eligibility Criteria
These scholarships are open to Alphas and their immediate family who demonstrate financial need and who have been accepted for study at an approved institution, i.e., an accredited university, community college or technical institute. Funds may be used for:
- Tuition
- Registration and other fees
- Books and related materials
A total of seven (7) scholarships will be awarded annually based on eligibility:
John W. Walsh III Memorial Scholarship
1 - $2,500
Peter Smith Scholarship
4 - $2,000 each
2 - $1,000 each
Applications are due by April 1, 2010. The review committee will announce scholarship winners on May 15, 2010.
Download an application below:
Adult Student / Career Change due to Alpha-1 Disability
Please contact Louise Koonce at 800-521-3025 ext 16 or lkoonce@alpha1.org for more information.
