Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Paula Kovarick Segalman Family Scholarship Fund for ALS Written by Robyn Stewarton April 26th, 2020 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. The costs associated with caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with ALS place a real financial hardship on a family. This renewable scholarship opportunity acknowledges that hardship and offers financial assistance to college students who are affected by ALS. Scholarship: The Paula Kovarick Segalman Family Scholarship Awarding Organization: ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter Amount: Up to $25,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: One Eligible Students: Students must be legal residents of Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia and have a parent or legal guardian who has been diagnosed with ALS or has passed away from ALS. They must attend or be accepted to full-time study at a community college or four-year college and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Also, students must have a household income of less than $50,000 annually. How to Apply: Complete the online application, submit an official transcript, and provide two letters of reference (both academic and personal). Additionally, the application requires a 500-word personal statement on how ALS has impacted the applicant. Deadline: May 1 Website: http://webdc.alsa.org/site/PageNavigator/DC_Chapter/DC_6_Paula_Segalman_Scholarship.html Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on June 26th, 2025 Navigating Merit Aid: Simplifying the Scholarship Search for College Applicants Read | Posted on May 28th, 2025 Unlocking Your Global Journey: A Guide to Funding Study Abroad Read | Posted on April 28th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students
