Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship

Lime Connect believes strongly in the potential of high school students who have all types of disabilities and is committed to supporting their future. In 2019, we were pleased to launch our inaugural Pathways Scholarship designed for current high school seniors who are pursuing a degree at a four-year university or college in either the U.S. or Canada. We have impacted 45 promising students through this award and we have increased our giving each year.

Multiple students are selected for this award each year and these awards are merit-based, however, financial needs will be taken into consideration.

Eligibility Requirements:

2024 Scholarship Applicants must match the following criteria:

• Have, or consider themselves to have a visible or invisible disability*
• Current high school senior in the U.S. or Canada graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2024
• Accepted to, or applied and awaiting acceptance to, a 4-year university or college in the U.S. or Canada for the 2024-2025 academic year
• Intending to be enrolled full-time in that 4-year university or college in Fall 2024

An individual with a disability is defined as someone who has or considers themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one or more major activities that others may consider to be a daily function); this definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists. We know that 90% of disabilities on campus are invisible, and candidates with all disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Applications are OPEN. The deadline to apply is Sunday, April 14th, 2024 at midnight PST.

1. Join, or log into The Lime Network.
2. Once logged in, visit the “Jobs and Programs” page and locate the Pathways Scholarship listing within the highlighted opportunities –
3. There, you’ll find the link to our online application system where you will provide:
   1. General Background Information ( e.g., contact information, and details about your intended college/university)
   2. Resume/CV
   3. Answer one essay question related to living successfully with a disability

Note: The first round of the application does not require a letter of recommendation. You will only be prompted to submit reference information if you are selected as a Finalist.

The Application Timeline:

• 2024 Finalists will be selected from overall applications, and all applicants will be notified of their status in mid-April.
• 2024 Finalists (only) will then submit one letter of reference from a teacher, advisor, supervisor, youth leader, etc. by April 28th.
• Selected Scholars will provide verification of university or college acceptance prior to receiving the award (June).

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT YOUR LIME NETWORK PROFILE:

You will be asked to select your “current institution.” You may select your intended university/college, or you may select “no current institution” if you are not certain of which one you will attend. You may log back in at any time to update your profile.

Not a match? Register with The Lime Network to learn of other opportunities. If you’re a parent, join Friends of The Lime Network (for those without disabilities) and we’ll notify you when the application launches.