The Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship

The Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship empowers students who wish to study health science in college with the goal of providing better care for patients with physical disabilities. To apply for this $20,000 scholarship, eligible students must submit an essay between 1,000 and 2,000 words and meet all outlined eligibility requirements. Essays must be submitted before the application deadline. Additional details are provided below.

Eligibility -To apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
Enrollment: Applicants must be students who will begin their first year of full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2026.
Field of Study: Students must be pursuing a degree in health science and demonstrate a genuine interest in providing care for patients with physical disabilities.
Academic Achievement: Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Guidelines:
Applicants must submit the following materials through the application form:
Academic Information:
High school GPA
GPA for any college coursework completed to date, if applicable

Essay Requirement:
Applicants must submit an essay describing any experience they have had working with patients with physical disabilities. Alternatively, or in addition, applicants may explain why pursuing a career focused on providing care for patients with physical disabilities is meaningful to them. Essays must:
Be a minimum of 1,000 words
Not exceed 2,000 words
Be submitted prior to the application deadline
Essay Authenticity and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship is intended to recognize students’ authentic experiences, perspectives, and personal motivations. Applicants are expected to submit original work that reflects their own voice, insight, and lived experiences.

While limited use of tools for basic editing (such as spelling or grammar checks) may be acceptable, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate, substantially rewrite, or meaningfully shape the content of a scholarship essay is not permitted.

All submitted essays will be reviewed for originality and potential AI-generated content. Applications found to rely heavily on AI assistance in the creation of the essay will not be considered for the scholarship award.

By submitting an application, applicants affirm that their essay is primarily their own original work and that it complies with this policy.

Finalist Selection
By July 31, 2026
The Scholarship Committee will select three (3) finalists.
Finalists will be contacted to provide additional required materials, which may include:
Academic transcripts or GPA verification
Proof of identification
Finalist Interviews
August 13, 2026 – August 21, 2026
Finalists will participate in Zoom interviews conducted by the Scholarship Committee. Interviews will last approximately 20–30 minutes.