THE KEMI WILLIAMS “BELIEVE” SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE SPINA BIFIDA AND SPINAL CORD INJURY COMMUNITY
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
Kemi Williams was the President of Spina Bifida of San Diego (SBSD) for many years. She was the heart and soul of this organization, who shared her talents and time willingly with others. Kemi knew what it felt like to be a young person facing a lifelong disability without a support group, and she was committed to making sure that others didn’t have to face those same challenges alone. She was a true advocate for the Spina Bifida community in San Diego and was passionate in her support of teenagers and young adults to continue their education and to always BELIEVE in themselves and what they could achieve. It is our hope that Kemi’s strength of character, generous spirit, and belief in the potential of every young person will live on with this scholarship
The scholarship is One $1000 award (provided in check) per year to One person.
- Any college
- Language
- Vocational school
- Occupational therapy
- Adult education classes
- Cooking lessons
- Driving lessons
- School books
The Kemi Williams “Believe” Scholarship will be Awarded Annually in the month of December Applications.
Open: March 1st of current year
Close application deadline: September 30th of current year
Eligibility
- Must have any form of Spina Bifida or any Spinal cord injury.
- Residency in the San Diego County and Imperial Valley area.
- Age 13 to 99 years old.
- Willing to share your story/picture on the Spina Bifida of San Diego website.
- Preferably be able to attend the December Winter Bifida event to personally be awarded.
Requirement: Essay explaining who you are and how you would use this money to develop a skill or better yourself through education. No minimum length requirement but no longer than 600 words.
How to Apply
- Between March 1st and September 30th, go to the scholarship section on the spinabifidasandiego.com website.
- There you will find a link to complete the applicartion form by filling out all the required fields.
- Once you have completed the form, click submit and it will automatically be received by the decision panel.
- All applications will be reviewed by the Spina Bifida of San Diego board.
- Immediate family members of the board are not eligible to apply.
Immediate family members of the board are not eligible to apply.
What's Next
Applications will be accepted until September 30th 11:59 pm PST current year.
Applications will be reviewed and based on the eligibility requirements and majority decision will be granted to one applicant.
The results will be posted on the SBSD website by November 30th of the current year and will be awarded by December 31st of the current year.