American Association on Health and Disability Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by American Association on Health and Disability

Overview
The Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability recognizes students with disabilities who are advancing the fields of disability and health. The award is offered by the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD). AAHD’s mission is to support efforts at the national, state, and local levels to improve health and wellness for people with disabilities and to identify effective interventions that reduce health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population. AAHD pursues this mission through research, education, and advocacy, and the Krause Scholarship is one way the organization supports students studying disability and health. Learn more about the legacy of Frederick J. Krause.

Eligibility
- Applicants must have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and must submit documentation confirming their disability.
- U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents who live in the United States and are enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university are eligible.
- Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled full-time and have completed at least one full academic year (i.e., hold sophomore status or higher). High school graduates who will be entering college for the first time in the fall are not eligible, except in cases where a student already has achieved sophomore standing through AP or other college credits earned in high school.
- Graduate applicants may be enrolled full-time or part-time in a graduate program.
- Individuals who currently serve on the Disability and Health Journal Editorial Board are not eligible.

Areas of Study and Selection Preferences
Preference will be given to applicants whose majors relate directly to disability and health, including but not limited to public health, health promotion, disability studies, disability research, rehabilitation engineering, audiology, disability policy, and special education. Additional consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate a history of community service or volunteer involvement.

Award Amount and Selection Process
Scholarships are typically $1,000, however final award amounts and the number of scholarships distributed each year are determined by the AAHD Board of Directors’ Scholarship Committee and depend on available funds. The Scholarship Committee reviews applications and decides award recipients and amounts.

Application Requirements
Applicants must submit all of the following materials:
- Personal statement (maximum two pages, double-spaced) written by the applicant that includes a brief personal history, educational and career goals, extracurricular activities, community service, and reasons for selection by the AAHD Scholarship Committee.
- One signed letter of recommendation from a faculty member or academic advisor. The recommender’s signature must appear on the letter and the student’s name should be clearly indicated.
- A copy of the most recent college transcript (official or unofficial).
- Documentation verifying the applicant’s disability from an appropriate specialist (e.g., physician, educator).
- Consent allowing AAHD to use the recipient’s name, photograph, and/or story in future scholarship-related materials.

Contact/Questions
Direct any application questions to the AAHD Scholarship Committee (contact details available on the AAHD website).