Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship

About the Scholarship

The Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship empowers students who wish to study health science in college with the goal of providing better care for patients with physical disabilities. To apply for this $20,000 scholarship, eligible students must submit an essay between 1,000 and 2,000 words and meet all outlined eligibility requirements. Essays must be submitted before the application deadline. Additional details are provided below.

Eligibility

To apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

Enrollment: Applicants must be first-year students who have been accepted to and will be enrolling full-time at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2025.
Field of Study: Students must be pursuing a degree in health science and demonstrate a genuine interest in providing care for patients with physical disabilities.
Academic Achievement: Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Guidelines

• We hope to benefit a student who has demonstrated strong academic achievement.
• For that reason, in the form below, please submit (1) your high school GPA and (2) your GPA for any college courses you have taken to date, if applicable.

Essay:
Submit an essay describing any experience you have had working with patients with physical disabilities.
Alternatively, or in addition, you may describe why pursuing a career providing care to patients with physical disabilities is appealing to you.

Your essay should be a minimum of 1,000 words but should not exceed 2,000 words. It must be submitted prior to the application deadline.