$500 Scholarship from 1800wheelchair

posted on Jun 28 by Amelia in the Interesting Links category

Established in 2005, 1800wheelchair, provider of wheelchairs, walkers and scooters, promotes a bi-annual scholarship. Awarded in June/July and January of each year, the scholarship awardee walks away with $500 in cash.

We caught up with the owner of 1800wheelchiar, Joseph Piekarksi, and asked him about why he offers this program:

“We try to run our business by the maxim – do well while doing good.” Piekarski went on, “Yes, we have a business selling mobility equipment and medical supplies, yet we’re also in the unique position of being able to help create a community. Offering this scholarship and selling mobility gear does not have to be exclusive.”

Previous essays have explored how disability and college life intersect. The most recent essay question solicited student views on the health care debate.

1800wheelchair owners offer, “Healthcare is so important that we reprised the essay question for our spring contest.”

This is a great program spread the word and submit your essay.

Full details on the 1800wheelchair Scholarship can be found here.

Canadian students can apply for the Canadian Scholarship here.