The Epilepsy Foundation of Northwest Ohio
The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation of Northwest Ohio is to ensure the long term financial viability of the Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio and to increase community awareness of epilepsy.
The Foundation was started in 1977 and has historically supported the needs of the Epilepsy Center of NWO with grants to develop marketing materials, signage and software investments. Today, the Foundation looks for additional opportunities, including outside entities, to which they can issue grants to organizations who will serve those in our communities with epilepsy. Awardees include:
- General Fund Grants … grants can also be issued to provide opportunities within our community for education and awareness about epilepsy.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Northwest Ohio considers itself an important part of the northwest Ohio community as it supports epilepsy awareness, education and outreach.
It is the Foundation’s desire to continue to grow and award additional grants to worthy causes and organizations. While the Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio will continue to receive preferential consideration, in order to expand our influence and impact on the community by issuing grants, we hope additional donors will consider extending their generosity to include the Epilepsy Foundation of Northwest Ohio.
Scholarships
The Epilepsy Foundation of Northwest Ohio offers an annual scholarship to a student who shows courage when dealing with epilepsy and seizures, a strong commitment to their education, and perseverance in eliminating the obstacles epilepsy and seizures may present.
The amount of the scholarship is $2,500. Applications for the scholarship will be released at the beginning of each calendar year and must be completed and submitted no later than June 15th of that same calendar year.
The 2023 Scholarship is now open and taking applications.
We are pleased to announce the scholarship opportunity available for 2024/2025
Eligible applicants must be a college-bound high school senior or current college student residing in the Northwest Ohio area. Applicant must have epilepsy or a seizure disorder, be under a physician's care, and currently undergoing treatment and/or taking anticonvulsant medications. Applicants must demonstrate a struggle to overcome adversity because of their epilepsy or seizures.
The recipient of the EFNWO Scholarship will be a student who shows courage when dealing with epilepsy and seizures, a strong commitment to their education, and perseverance in eliminating the obstacles epilepsy and seizures may present. The scholarship amount is $2,500.00
