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RARE Scholars Program

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 2/27/2026
Closes: 3/30/2026

The RARE Scholars Program is available to high school seniors, graduates, undergraduates, or graduate students who are diagnosed with achondroplasia, Batten disease, any form of mucopolysaccharidoses, or are a parent/legal guardian of a child with one of these conditions. Students who demonstrate leadership in extracurriculars and community activities are welcome to apply.

Win up to
$10,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Diagnosed with achondroplasia, Batten disease, any form of mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), or phenylketonuria (PKU), **OR**
  • Parent/legal guardian of a child/individual diagnosed with one of the these conditions
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • High school senior, graduate, undergraduate, or graduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree fulltime
  • Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, leadership, or work
  • Have unusual personal or family circumstances

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student
    Location
    • Country: US
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Condition
    Achondroplasia, Batten disease, Mucopolysaccharidoses, Phenylketonuria
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Work
    Situation
    Overcame Adversity

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