Jules Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Resilience Scholarship

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Jules Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Resilience Scholarship

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This $500 scholarship supports students with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or another chronic illness who have shown resilience in continuing their education. High school, undergraduate, and graduate students can apply, and the application includes a 400-600 word essay about how chronic illness has affected your academic journey.

Jul 26, 2026

108 days left

$500

Award amount

594

Scholarship applicants

6

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • Students with EDS
  • Students with another chronic illness
  • High school students with at least a 3.0 GPA

Key highlights

  • $500 award
  • 1 award listed
  • Deadline: 2026-07-26

Why apply

  • The scholarship is specifically aimed at students navigating chronic illness
  • It is open to multiple education levels
  • Students with chronic illnesses other than EDS are also eligible to apply

Who can apply

  • Must be a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student
  • High school applicants need a 3.0 GPA
  • Undergraduate and graduate students may apply with any GPA
  • Must have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or another chronic illness
  • The essay asks how your chronic illness has impacted your education, how you have shown resilience, and how the scholarship would help you pursue your goals

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

_published

Study levels

graduate_student

Number of awards

1

Payout method

Paid directly to the student

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Verify whether any documentation is needed for your chronic illness; the listing excerpt does not clearly state this
  • Check the official application page for the full list of required materials
  • Make sure your essay stays within the 400-600 word limit
  • If you are a high school student, confirm your GPA meets the 3.0 minimum
  • The raw listing preview appears to mention uploading an additional item, but the excerpt is cut off and does not fully state what it is

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Whether proof of diagnosis is required
  • Whether financial need is required or considered
  • The full list of application materials beyond the essay
  • Whether letters of recommendation are required
  • Whether transcripts are required
  • How winner selection is evaluated
  • Winner payment details beyond payout method being listed as student
  • Residency or citizenship requirements, if any
  • Whether there are restrictions by school, major, or state

Red flags

  • Award amount is relatively small at $500
  • There is only 1 award listed
  • Applicant count is 594, which may mean strong competition
  • Some application details appear truncated in the excerpt

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (6 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Use the essay to clearly connect your health challenges to your education experience
  • Include specific examples of resilience, such as adapting your schedule, seeking support, or continuing school through setbacks
  • Answer all parts of the prompt, including how the scholarship would help you pursue your goals

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayRecommendation letterDocumentsPhotoShort answersSpecial eligibilityFinancial need
  • Essay prompt: Living with a chronic illness like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) often creates unique challenges in education.….
  • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student GPA: 3.0 GPA (high school only) Diagnosis: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or another chronic illness.
  • Jules is an incredible and resilient woman who has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a chronic illness that can cause joint and tissue weakness, easy bruising, pain, and skin problems. Due to her health issues, Jules had to put her education on hold.….

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Letter of recommendation
  • Essay or written statement
  • Photo or headshot
  • Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)
  • Standardized test scores (if applicable)
  • Medical or disability verification (if applicable)

Applying

Applicants must respond to an essay prompt about how chronic illness has affected their education, what resilience they have shown, and how the scholarship would help them pursue their goals. The essay must be 400-600 words. Students should review the official page for any additional materials because part of the excerpt appears incomplete.

Award & payment

Amount: $500

Number of awards: 1

Payout: Paid directly to the student

About the provider

Muntasir Amin

Overview

The Jules Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Resilience Scholarship is a $500 scholarship offered by Muntasir Amin. It supports students who have persevered through Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or another chronic illness. One award is listed, and the deadline shown is 2026-07-26.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

The listed award amount is $500.