Sonoran Spine Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Description ASU Foundation and the Sonoran Spine Education and Research Foundation are pleased to announce the availability of the Sonoran Spine Foundation Scholarship for the 2010‐11 academic year. This scholarship is intended for students attending Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or University of Arizona, who are involved with their community and/or schools and have overcome obstacles in their life presented by a spinal deformity. The Sonoran Spine Research and Education Foundation (SSREF) is an independent, non‐profit organization founded in 2000 for three specific purposes: 1) To support or sponsor educational programs on matters related to the spine. For example, SSREF supports public awareness programs and advocacy groups for spinal deformities ranging from back and neck pain to complex scoliosis. SSREF sponsors the Arizona Spine and Scoliosis Seminar and supports groups such as the Scoliosis Association, both locally and nationally. 2) The SSREF supports spine research activities. Projects of interest include pediatric and adult scoliosis, kyphosis, spine trauma, osteoporosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease and work related back injuries. 3) The SSREF Board of Directors is committed to supporting college scholarships annually to students with spinal deformities. This scholarship is made possible by donations received from the general public, patients and vendors who work with Dr. Dennis G. Crandall through research to improve options for treatment available to persons with spinal deformities and injuries.

Amount: $1,000

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Minimum GPA: Not Applicable
Minimum Enrollment Status: Full-time
Residency: Not Applicable
Need-based: Yes
Grade Level(s): HS Senior Enrolling for Fall, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Transfer Students, Post Bacc., Graduate, Law, MBA
Campus(es): Downtown, Polytechnic, Tempe, West

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

Be admitted as a full time student (12 credit hours/semester), in any major, at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University or University of Arizona.
Have a diagnosed spinal deformity.
Show involvement in community and/or school activities.
Have a demonstrated financial need as determined by the student having filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form and having the resulting "Student Aid Report" on file in the ASU Office of Student Financial Assistance. Preferred filing deadline - March 1, 2010.

Contact Info

Organization:

ASU Foundation

Phone:

(480) 965-2041

Application & Renewal Info

Deadline: 03/01/2010
Application: http://www.asufoundation.org/scholarships

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