Wilma A. Chapman Scholarship Fund
Purpose: To enhance scholarship opportunities for persons with mental challenges who aspire and have the potential to succeed in undertaking college/university course work at either the undergraduate or graduate level.
About the program: The purpose of this scholarship program is to enhance scholarship opportunities for persons with mental challenges who aspire and have the potential to succeed in undertaking college/university course work at either the undergraduate or graduate level. The program is intended to offer scholarship grants annually to persons selected by a committee for awards.
Eligibility: To be eligible for a Wilma A. Chapman Fund scholarship, you must:
- Be a resident of the city of Cleveland
- Be enrolled or accepted in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited, Pell-eligible educational institution for full-time (12 credit hours) or part-time (minimum six credit hours) status per term
- Have a mental illness in one of the following categories: schizophrenia, mood disorders, or anxiety disorders
- Have your treating physician's endorsement
- Have household income of less than $100,000
- Be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (unexpired)
Selection process: A selection committee composed of a broad mix of individuals from Greater Cleveland will select scholarship award recipients based on the completed application and the following criteria: a) evidence of commitment, b) ability to benefit, and c) compatibility of course work to career path. A personal interview also may be required. Please note that finalists will be required to verify a household income of less than $100,000.
Award process: The annual award amount will be based on the performance of the fund and number of applicants selected. Generally, one new award of $750 is made annually. Awards must be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses. Additional support may be available to recipients for one additional year. To be eligible for renewal, a recipient must meet the initial eligibility requirements, demonstrate stability in medical regimen and capability to continue, and achieve a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 grade scale. Grants are paid to the school for the benefit of the selected student(s).
To apply: Download the Cleveland Foundation scholarship application (deadline March 15, 2012)