Ade Adegbite Scholarship 2024
The Ade Adegbite Memorial Scholarship recognizes students with epilepsy who have overcome barriers and continue to demonstrate resilience in coping with the challenges of epilepsy. Two scholarships of $1500 each will be awarded to students with epilepsy to help them achieve their academic goals. One of the two awards will be reserved for students completing high school in 2024. Successful candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• be a person living with epilepsy.
• be age 17 or over
• be a Canadian citizen, Protected Person or Permanent Resident of Canada (proof of status required)
• be a resident of Toronto (or planning to attend school in Toronto), or an Epilepsy Toronto client
• be enrolled in or accepted for full-time or part-time post-secondary studies in a College, University, accredited professional or apprenticeship training institution (part-time students must be completing at least one course each semester).
• should not be related to any member of the Board of Directors or staff of Epilepsy Toronto

Candidates must demonstrate their determination and resilience in overcoming barriers and challenges related to epilepsy. Academic strength, community involvement & volunteerism, educational goals and focus, communication skills, and involvement in raising awareness about epilepsy will also be considered.

Please complete this application form before Monday, May 8, 2023. Thank you!

This scholarship will be presented to two recipients at the Purple Walk on June 17, 2023 in College Park, Toronto. 

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Email *
Your Name *
Do you identify as a person living with epilepsy? *
Are you age 17 of over? *
What year did you, or do you expect to graduate from High School? *
Are you one of the following: *
Are you enrolled in, or accepted for full-time or part time post-secondary studies in a College, University, accredited professional or apprenticeship training institution in Ontario?  If yes, please give specifics of your program and acceptance status. *
Please tell us a little about your aspirations, both for your education, and for your career beyond it, including why you are interested in your specific field. How would being awarded this $1500 scholarship help to support you accomplish your goals? *
What challenges or barriers have you encountered, or are currently experiencing, because of your epilepsy journey?  What has helped you in overcoming or addressing these needs? *
Are you involved in supporting the epilepsy community (i.e. helping other people with epilepsy, raising awareness or funds for epilepsy)? If so, please tell us how, and let us know how you will continue supporting those with epilepsy within your community. *
If there is anything else you think the selection committee should know when considering you for this scholarship, please include it here (optional).
How did you hear about this scholarship? *
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