Arts & Healing Scholarship Application

The Arts & Healing Scholarship is open to any graduating senior or adult in the United States living with epilepsy who is pursuing higher education in the arts, advocacy, or healthcare. This scholarship provides up to $1,000 in financial assistance to help cover tuition, fees, and books.

The application deadline is May 16, 2026, and all materials must be received by that date. No exceptions can be made. Scholarship recipients will be announced on or before June 10, 2026.

Please note that this is an application only. The HTP Scholarship Committee will review all submissions, interview finalists, and select the recipient(s) at its sole discretion based on the information provided and the criteria established by the Committee.

Your Contact Information

Prefix (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., etc.)

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Date of Birth *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

Phone *

City *

State *

State/Province

Zip *

Postal Code

Country / Region

By providing this information and completeing the Applicant Authorization section, you authorize the Hidden Truths Project's scholarship committee to verify the diagnosis of epilepsy. Diagnosis information is used solely to determine scholarship eligibility, it will not be disclosed or used for any other purpose without the written consent of the Applicant.

ABOUT YOU

Date of Application * The date field Date of Application is required.

How did you hear about the Scholarship? * The field How did you hear about the Scholarship? is required.

Will you be graduating from High School in 2026? * The field Will you be graduating from High School in 2026? is required.

Have you been diagnosed with epilepsy? * The field Have you been diagnosed with epilepsy? is required.

Who can verify your epilepsy diagnosis? * The field Who can verify your epilepsy diagnosis? is required.

Phone # of individual who will verify diagnosis. * The phone field Phone # of individual who will verify diagnosis. is required.

Briefly describe how epilepsy has impacted your life and your pursuit of your career goals: * The field Briefly describe how epilepsy has impacted your life and your pursuit of your career goals: is required.

Email of of individual who will verify diagnosis. The field Email of of individual who will verify diagnosis. must be an email.

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

Please list the high school, technical school, or undergraduate program you are currently attending. If you are not enrolled in any institution at this time, please type N/A.

Educational Institution and Location: * The field Educational Institution and Location: is required.

Special Interests and Achievements: * The field Special Interests and Achievements: is required.

EDUCATIONAL PLANS:

Please describe your plans following your 2026 graduation or your continued pursuit of post-graduate education. Be sure to include the name and full address of the school, program, or training facility you plan to attend.

Name of educational institution: The maximum length for the field Name of educational institution: is 500 characters.

Address of Educational Institution: The maximum length for the field Address of Educational Institution: is 5000 characters.

REFERENCES:

Educational reference(s) are required. Please provide the name, phone number, and position of your reference. This may be a teacher, principal, counselor, mentor, coach, or other educator.

Reference name * The field Reference name is required.

Reference phone: * The phone field Reference phone: is required.

Reference position: The maximum length for the field Reference position: is 500 characters.

Other Reference name (optional): The maximum length for the field Other Reference name (optional): is 500 characters.

Optional reference phone number: The field Optional reference phone number: must be a phone number.

Optional reference relationship to you: The maximum length for the field Optional reference relationship to you: is 500 characters.

APPLICANT ESSAY

Applicants must submit either an essay of 1,000 words or less, a work of art (including performance art), a video, or another form of original expression that reflects who you are and the message you wish to convey about empowering yourself or others. There are no required prompts or formats; however, your submission should help us understand something meaningful about you and your goals.

If you choose to submit a portfolio of artwork, video, or other creative pieces, please include a brief narrative describing the inspiration behind your work—for example, how you hope to contribute to society, or how epilepsy has shaped your life and influenced your future goals.

Essay Part 1 * The field Essay Part 1 is required.

Essay Part 2 (if needed) * The field Essay Part 2 (if needed) is required.

APPLICANT AUTHORIZATION

By my signature below, I affirm that the information provided is this application is true and correct. I understand that HTP may contact one or more individuals to verify the information provided.

Applicant signature: * The field Applicant signature: is required.

Name and phone number of Guardian, if applicable: * The field Name and phone number of Guardian, if applicable: is required.