[il-talk] FW: The Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire

Wed Apr 4 21:16:33 UTC 2018

This is not a scholarship designated for blind students, but a blind student who also has ADHD would qualify. Please share this information with anyone who might be interested.

Debbie S.

From: Charlotte Zang [mailto:czang at benchworks.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2018 3:14 PM
To: dkent5817 at att.net
Subject: The Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire

The Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire 

The Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire supports people diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who are pursuing higher education at colleges, universities, trade schools, technical schools, and vocational schools in the United States (US). The Scholarship Program provides $2,000.00 in tuition funding and one year of ADHD coaching to assist in meeting the challenges of higher education. Twenty (20) national and five (5) employee scholarships will be awarded in 2018. 

The ADHD Scholarship by Shire is named in memory of Michael Yasick, a senior executive at Shire whose vision made the Scholarship possible. Mike envisioned the Shire ADHD Scholarship as a way to recognize brave individuals with ADHD who work hard to overcome the challenges of the condition and to help them continue their educational pursuits. 

In 2017, the Michael Yasick ADHD scholarship by Shire was opened to eligible students who are accepted to or enrolled in graduate programs in the US. Shire is pleased to continue to recognize and support individuals diagnosed with ADHD in the US who are pursuing higher education.

History - Since its establishment in 2011, the Scholarship Program has awarded over 300 scholarships to individuals with ADHD across the US. 

Eligibility - The scholarship program is for individuals in the United States who: 

1.	 have been diagnosed with ADHD 
2.	 are accepted to or will be enrolled in a 2- or 4-year Undergraduate Program or a Graduate Program (of one or more years in length) at an accredited college, university, trade school, technical school, or vocational school located in the US 
3.	 under the care of a licensed health care professional for ADHD 

Please see Rules & Regulations at www.ShireADHDscholarship.com/US for complete eligibility requirements. 

Deadline - May 31, 2018, 8:00 pm Eastern Time is the deadline by which applications must be received via fax, e-mail, or postmarked. 

ADHD coaching - To assist award recipients in meeting the challenges of higher education, the Scholarship Program combines tuition funding with ADHD coaching. ADHD coaching supports people with ADHD in meeting the challenges of this disorder, including planning, prioritizing, organizing, and managing time. Scholarship recipients engage in weekly ADHD coaching sessions conducted by phone, video conference, or in person through the Edge Foundation, a nonprofit organization that offers specialized coaching for students with ADHD. 

Company Background 

Shire is the leading global biotechnology company focused on serving people with rare diseases and other highly specialized conditions. We strive to develop best-in-class products, many of which are available in more than 100 countries, across core therapeutic areas including Hematology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Ophthalmics, Lysosomal Storage Disorders, Gastrointestinal/Internal Medicine/Endocrine and Hereditary Angioedema; and a growing franchise in Oncology. For more information, visit www.shire.com. 

Testimonials

“As a freshman, I was unprepared for the demands of college. My ADHD coaching experience equipped me with the life skills necessary to adjust and succeed!” 

– Jacqueline Martin, Tuskegee University 

“I have always tried to deal with my ADHD on my own, but working with my coach showed me that it’s okay to ask for help.” – Anonymous 

“I’m grateful to Shire for investing in my education and believing in me. Receiving this honor instills me with confidence.” – Mallory Hansen, West Virginia University 

“Winning the Shire ADHD Scholarship means the chance to return to school, not only due to financial reasons but because I have a stronger educational foundation and more motivation due to the ADHD coaching.” – Anonymous 

“The Shire ADHD Scholarship served to reaffirm the hard work I’ve done to get to where I am now in college. With the Edge coaching, I’ve been able to work with someone who fully understands the issues unique to those with ADHD.” – Tom Kline, Oswego State University 

“I feel that I can start college away from home knowing that I have this help for my ADHD.” – Jordan Sanders, Berklee College of Music 

“The Shire ADHD Scholarship has enabled me to continue my college career as a graphic design major. The program’s ADHD coaching has helped me consider different ideas and find strategies that benefit me.” – Charles Merchant, Coastal Carolina University 

“The Shire ADHD Scholarship helps lessen the financial burden on me and my family, allowing me to study economics and have access to many resources.” – Annalaura Linder, Lafayette College 

Frequently Asked Questions

For complete details, please see the full list of Rules and Regulations at www.ShireADHDscholarship.com/US. 

Q: Who is Shire? 

A: Shire is the leading global biotechnology company focused on serving people with rare diseases. We strive to develop best-in-class products, many of which are available in more than 100 countries, across core therapeutic areas including Hematology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Ophthalmics, Lysosomal Storage Disorders, Gastrointestinal/Internal Medicine/Endocrine and Hereditary Angioedema; and a growing franchise in Oncology. 

For more information visit www.shire.com. 

Q. What is the ADHD Scholarship? 

A: The scholarship program is for individuals in the United States diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who are accepted to or will be enrolled in a 2- or 4-year Undergraduate Program or a Graduate Program (of one or more years in length) at an accredited college, university, trade school, technical school, or vocational school located in the US. 

Q: What is the value of the Scholarship? 

A: Each Scholarship recipient will receive a one-time award of $2,000 and one year of ADHD coaching services from the Edge Foundation (approximate value of coaching services: $4,400). 

Q. What is ADHD coaching and how can it help? 

A: A life coach may help people with the challenges and opportunities life presents. An ADHD coach is a life coach who is specialized in the challenges of ADHD. Edge Foundation coaches work with students with ADHD in seven major areas: scheduling, goal setting, confidence building, organizing, focusing, prioritizing, and persisting at tasks. Coaching can provide structure, support, and accountability and empower students to provide it for themselves. 

Q: What is the Edge Foundation? 

A: The Edge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, national in scope and headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The Edge Foundation provides access to qualified, professional coaches for students with ADHD as part of their multimodal treatment program. ADHD coaching is a partnership between a coach and a student, where the student sets goals and the coach and the student work together to plot a course directed at achieving those goals. Coaching is a means of providing structure, support, and accountability to a student, and more importantly, empowers the student to provide these things for himself or herself. 

Q: What services do award recipients receive from this portion of the Scholarship? 

A: An ADHD coach is offered as part of the Scholarship to empower award recipients in managing the challenges of higher education. There are nearly 100 coaches trained by the Edge Foundation located throughout the United States. Each recipient has the opportunity to speak with 3 ADHD coaches. The recipients can then choose which coach they feel is the best fit for them. After an initial intake session that includes a comprehensive 2-hour interview to gather information about the students, their needs, and their work styles, the recipients are provided weekly coaching sessions, which typically last a half-hour. The recipient can also schedule up to 4 check-ins per week with their coach. These check-ins are 5 to 10 minutes each and may be conducted by e-mail, text message, phone, or video conferencing. They are designed to help the recipient stay on track and focus on whatever goals he or she is working on. 

Q: How does ADHD coaching differ from tutoring or mentoring? 

A: ADHD coaching is unlike other interventions such as tutoring or mentoring. The coach works with the student to help develop the skills needed to manage ADHD in various aspects of his or her life. The coach does not tell the student what to do, or lead by example. The coach will talk with the student, and together they can identify the student’s strengths and weaknesses, and understand the challenges faced. Together they can develop a plan, and put it into practice, using techniques or tools that can help the student overcome these challenges. 

Q. How many Scholarships are available? 

A: Shire will award up to twenty (20) Scholarships to recipients meeting the criteria designated on the Web site (the “National Scholarship”). Five (5) of the twenty (20) Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled in a Graduate Program. Shire will also include up to five (5) employees (or their immediate family members as defined on the Web site) who have been diagnosed with ADHD and award them with the “Employee Scholarship”. 

Q: When will the award recipients be notified? 

A: Potential award recipients will be notified by telephone and certified mail in July 2018. 

Frequently Asked Questions (continued) 

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