Damiano Endowment for Overcoming Adversity

An endowed scholarship established by Frank A. Damiano (’00) to support a scholarship for students with learning disabilities. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be registered with the Office of Disability Services as a student with a learning disability and demonstrate a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University’s Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Award
Approx. $1300
Deadline
05/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Disability Scholarship Question Set
    • As a student with a disability, what would receipt of this scholarship mean to you both personally and financially?
    • Describe how you have exhibited positive campus conduct and served as a good role model for other students.
    • Describe specific characteristics or circumstances that have helped you overcome obstacles in the pursuit of life or educational goals.
    • If you are currently employed, what experience have you gained that will assist you in your future career?
    • In accordance with donor requirements, please address how you have faced or are currently facing your disability.