FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH A DISABILITY
Maxey Mapp, who lives with myotonia congenita, which causes episodes of muscle stiffness, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science at the University of North Carolina. He plans to be a physical therapist.
In addition to an MDA Scholarship, he
receives need-based financial aid through his school, and the university has
helped him find paid summer internships.
Maxey built his financial support by
being organized.
Before applying, he created an account
on fastweb.com, an online scholarship database, to keep track of the
scholarships he was applying for and when they were due.
“You need to stay on top of
scholarship applications — most require essays and letters of recommendation.
Some ask you to create a 30-second
video.
Pay attention to deadlines and the
time you need to meet them,” he says.
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