The Epilepsy Scholarship Fund was established in memory of David S. Izard, who lived in Canton, Illinois, and was active in football, track, and basketball. He graduated from Western Illinois University and worked as an Assistant Manager at Wal-Mart in Georgia. Diagnosed with epilepsy at age 3½, David lived a full and active life. He passed away on December 5, 1992, just fifteen days before his 27th birthday. Additional contributions have also been made in memory of other individuals. 

The fund provides scholarships to students pursuing an education at a junior college or four-year college or university.

Selection Criteria

  • Motivation to accomplish education/career goals
  • Potential for scholarship, citizenship, and leadership are taken into consideration
  • Financial need is only a consideration when other factors weigh equally among applicants

Requirements

  • Applicant must reside and be a current graduating senior at a high school located within a 50-mile radius of the City of Peoria (excluding Knox and McLean counties)
  • Applicant must be diagnosed with epilepsy
  • Applicant must be pursuing an education at a junior college or a four-year college/university

Required Materials

  • Completed application
  • Two letters of recommendation

Deadline

  • 1st Wednesday in March
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