Thursday, July 21, 2011

Marvin S. Murdaugh, M.D. Opportunity Grant





This is from the SC Spinal Cord Injury Association.


This grant only applies to people who have spinal cord injuries.


The Spinal Cord Injury Association is pleased to announce the establishment of the Marvin S. Murdaugh, M.D. Opportunity Grant. The grant was made possible by donations in memory of Dr. Murdaugh.



In 2011, two $300 grants will be awarded to South Carolina residents with spinal cord injuries. The grants will help provide opportunities to pursue employment, educational, or recreational goals or help meet needs that will enhance quality of life. The types of requests that could be funded by the grants include assistance towards the purchase of hand controls, college textbooks, a sports wheelchair, or construction of a ramp.



Applying for the Marvin S. Murdaugh, M.D. Opportunity Grant involves completing an application form, writing a short essay, and submitting one letter of reference. The deadline to apply is September 7, 2011. The application form and guidelines are available on the association’s website at www.scspinalcord.org/opportunity-grant.php or can be obtained by calling the state office at 803-252-2198 or toll-free at 866-445-5509.


For more information on the grant, please click the above title.

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