Scholarship details
Ron Howell Caregiver Scholarship – Honoring Those Who Care
The Ron Howell Caregiver Scholarship was created to recognize and support students who dedicate themselves to the care of a loved one with a chronic medical condition or disability. This scholarship acknowledges the incredible role that unpaid caregivers play and offers financial assistance to help them pursue their educational goals while continuing their caregiving responsibilities.
Scholarship Overview
This scholarship awards $1,000 to one student each year. It is intended for individuals who serve as the primary, unpaid caregiver for a family member or someone close to them who requires ongoing, in-home support due to a medical condition or disability.
Who Is Eligible
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be legal residents of the United States.
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university for the upcoming fall semester.
- Serve as the main, unpaid caregiver for someone with a serious or chronic medical condition.
- Not be a paid caregiver or professional healthcare provider.
- Not be enrolled in medical school, as this scholarship is aimed at students in other fields of study.
Application Timeline
- Applications Open: January 1
- Application Deadline: June 1
- Scholarship Recipient Announced: August
Students can submit their applications online or by mail. The application requires details about your caregiving role and how it has shaped your life, along with your academic and personal goals.
Why This Scholarship Matters
Caring for a loved one while pursuing education is a major responsibility, and it often comes with emotional and financial challenges. This scholarship was established to help ease some of that burden and to acknowledge the compassion, strength, and resilience of caregivers. It celebrates individuals who give selflessly and work hard to improve the lives of others while striving to build a brighter future for themselves.
Whether you care for a parent, sibling, child, or close friend, this scholarship recognizes your dedication and encourages you to continue your educational journey. It's a tribute to caregivers who often go unrecognized but make a powerful difference in the lives of those they support.
