2009 UCBeyond Crohn’s Disease Scholarship Program- Canada
2009 UCBeyond Crohn’s Disease Scholarship Program
Purpose and Award
UCB Pharma Canada, a division of UCB Inc., is dedicated to creating unique programs and tools to aid Crohn’s disease (CD) patients in reaching above and beyond the boundaries of their disease and fulfilling their educational ambitions. This award is a one-time scholarship of up to $5,000.00 CDN. In 2009, eight (8) scholarships will be awarded to individuals diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The UCBeyond Scholarship Program, now in its third year, has allocated over 50 scholarships to Canadian students suffering from diseases such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and Epilepsy.
Eligibility Requirements
This program is designed for applicants of any age. Applicants must be:
• A legal and permanent resident of Canada
• Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis by a physician
• Seeking an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate degree from a Canadian university; a diploma or certificate from a Canadian college; or enrolled in a trade school educational program
• A student who demonstrates academic ambition and embraces a way of life that goes above and beyond the boundaries of living with IBD
• Enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from a Canadian-based institution of higher education for the fall semester of 2009
The selection of recipients and determination of the scholarship amount
Employees of UCB and their immediate family members are not eligible for this scholarship. Selection of recipients will be at the sole discretion of an independent selection committee, comprised of medical professionals and patient representatives. Winners will be notified during the month of August, 2009 via a personal telephone call and a confirmation letter. After a winner’s educational enrollment has been verified for the fall 2009 semester, the scholarship check will be made payable to and directly mailed to the educational institution. Individual scholarship amounts will be awarded up to $5,000.00 CDN to cover the recipient’s tuition and/or educational materials expenses (if a student does not have a minimum of $5,000.00 in tuition and educational materials costs, the scholarship amount will only cover the actual cost of tuition and/or educational material expenses).
To apply, submit the following and postmark by June 30, 2009.
Further Scholarship Information and Application (PDF)
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