SpinLife Innovation in Motion Scholarship Program
As the country's largest internet retailer of mobility equipment, we are excited about the 2nd annual SpinLife Innovation in Motion Scholarship program designed to aid college students in their academic endeavors. The annual program will provide one $500 scholarship and is open to students who are manual or power wheelchair users enrolled at an accredited 4-year institution.
Eligibility Requirements: In order to be eligible for consideration, scholarship applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Be over the age of 18
- Be a manual or power wheelchair user
- Be enrolled at an accredited 4-year educational institution at the undergraduate level
- Be a legal resident of the US or possess a valid student visa
- Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0
- Have not at any time been subject to any disciplinary action by any institution or entity, including, not limited to, any educational or law enforcement agency.
In order to be considered for the scholarship, students must submit an essay in response to the following: "Imagine the wheelchair of the future. What advancements and features will chairs have in 2029 that will help make students' lives easier or more productive?"
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 31, 2009.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must be received by SpinLife.com in Columbus, Ohio by 5:00 p.m. EST, July 31, 2009 to be considered.
Submissions will be evaluated by a committee. Winners will be selected based on merit and creativity and be announced on September 1, 2009.
The winners essay, along with their names and photos will be featured on SpinLife.com.
