Scholarships

(scholarship applications are for an individual child living in the State of Ohio)

Guidelines for Scholarship Application

• In order to be considered complete, each scholarship must include:
• Statement from child's physician
• Denial from insurance
• Copy of insurance cards
• Acceptance and Invoice from provider
• Denials from other organizations helpful but not required
• Completed application with parent/guardian signature
• Applications will be accepted for children up to and including the age of 18. Children may attend school until age 22. If the child is still enrolled in a county or state school program he/she will be considered up to age 22. Please include proof of enrollment.
• Applications must be complete to be submitted to the scholarship committee. Applications must be received at the SKT Corporate Office at least two weeks prior to each Quarterly Scholarship Review Date.

For 2012 these dates will be:

                 02/28/12  05/31/12  08/31/12  11/30/12

• Decisions will be made within 30 days of the Quarterly Scholarship Review Dates.
• Applications will be accepted without regard to race, national origin, ethnic background, sex or religion.  However, the child must be diagnosed as physically, mentally, or emotionally disabled and meet all criteria to be considered.
• Scholarship awards will be made only to service providers or the vendor/organization that employs the provider. 
• Scholarships are awarded for the benefit of the individual applicant NOT to the service provider and can only be used for the benefit of the individual applicant.
• Scholarships are not intended for everyday medical expenses, medical needs, insurance premiums, prescription costs, or schooling.  They are intended for outside experiences and activities that enrich the life of the child.
• SKT will consider applications based on merit and the availability of funds.
• Examples of activities which have frequently been awarded scholarship funds include:

Horseback riding, animal therapies, water therapy, art therapy, dance, music therapy, ice skating, equipment for inclusion in daily living, summer day camps, summer overnight camps, yoga, karate, massage, reflexology, listening programs

Scholarsip Assistance Application

Grants

(grant applications are not for an individual child requesting a therapy or activity)

SUGGESTED GUIDELINES

• SKT grants are available to any individual or group working with CSHCN supporting the mission of SKT.
• The applicant must also demonstrate intent to use the learning experience or equipment for the betterment of CSHCN and their families in the State of Ohio.
• First priority is given to individuals/groups whose proposed program/equipment purchase positively affects the greatest number of CSHCN
• Grants are not funded retroactively. Funds are for future disbursements only.
• Grants are not awarded for personal gain only.
• Grant requests must be specific in nature.
• Grants are not awarded for annual continuing education training.
• Applications for grant money will not exceed $1,000 per year per application

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