The ELA Foundation, Inc is pleased to announce that the deadline for the ELA Scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year is June 1st. Application information is available at htto://www.ela.org under ELA Scholarships.

The vision of the Ethel Louise Armstrong (ELA) Foundation, Inc. is to Change the Face of Disability on the Planet. Our mission is to promote, through grants and scholarships, the inclusion of people with disabilities in the areas of arts, advocacy and education.

The ELA Scholarship program provides financial assistance from $500- $2000 for women with physical disabilities who are in graduate school allowing them to pursue their degree, and develop their leadership role within the disability community.

The scholarship awards are based on merit. Each applicant will be required to submit an application that includes the following: an application form, college transcript, two letters of academic recommendation, a disability verification form, and an essay.

The 2008 ELA Scholars will be notified of their award in August 2008. The award is contingent upon the winner’s acceptance to or continuation in, an accredited university graduate program. The scholarship will be made payable to the educational institution to be credited towards tuition.

For further information, please contact Deborah Lewis at deborah@ela.org.

Deborah Lewis Executive Director ELA Foundation
2450 North Lake Ave. PMB#128 Altadena, CA 91001
626-398-8840 voice
626-398-8843 fax deborah@ela.org www.ela.org