The Harold H. Wilke Scholarship 2020 (Opens 12-01-19 Closes 03-01-20)

PROGRAM DEADLINE: March 01, 2020 at 11:59 PM EST (Midnight) - CLOSED

This program is inactive or past the deadline.

Description

The Harold Wilke Scholarship, established in 1981, honors the life and ministry of the Rev. Dr. Wilke, a devoted minister, disability advocate and pioneer. Annual scholarships are available to assist gifted persons with disabilities and/or those directly involved in service to persons with disabilities further their education or training. Applicants must be pursuing a degree or educational certification and may be from the United States or other countries.

Dr. Wilke was noted for his unique role in delivering the blessing at the White House signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990. Following the signing, President George H.W. Bush passed the signing pen to Rev. Wilke, who accepted it with his foot, because he was born without arms. Harold Wilke focused on his own abilities rather than on his disability. His exemplary ministry within the UCC and the world forged a path for leaders with disabilities to emerge.

Requirements

Applicant shall be a person with a disability or a person that ministers to those with disabilities. Applicant shall exhibit considerable potential for leadership and have supporting letters so testifying.

Study which leads to a degree or certification training shall be in an area related culturally to the home country of the applicant.

Renewable

Yes

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