About the Scholarship

The SLDR is designed to help those who have student debt, and to help ease the financial burden of student loans. Four (4) recipients are chosen for the Student Loan Debt Reduction (SLDR) Award. The award will be disbursed one year at a time. A minimum of $2,500 will be distributed annually for the period of three (3) years. Application requirements for the Whelan Foundation Student Loan Debt Reduction Program are:Essay Recommendation letter Application form Personal statement Official Transcript student loan statements/payment plan/deferment paperwork

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a graduate from an accredited college/university in the United States in Special Education, occupational therapy, speech pathology, other behavioral majors, or is working in the special needs community. Must demonstrate financial need. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Must maintain full time employment, and be in good standing with their employer. Must volunteer at the Whelan Foundation fundraising event and participate at Camp Northstar for 2 out of the 3 years that this debt reduction award is in place.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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