The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County

The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County provides scholarships ranging from $250–$6,000 annually to multiple college undergraduates, including two in-memoriam scholarships:

- The Michael Zapoticzny Memorial Scholarship, established in 2002, is named for 18-year-old Michael Zapoticzny, who passed away in 2001, from epilepsy during his freshman year at Rutgers University in New Jersey. His parents Steve and Sue Zapoticzny award up to $6,000 annually to one college undergraduate in Michael’s honor.

- The Kim Tallian Memorial Scholarship, established in 2024, will award $2,000 annually through 2028 to one college undergraduate. The scholarship honors the late Kim Tallian, PharmD, APh, BCPP, FASHP, FCCP, FCSHP who served on the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County’s Board of Director’s and Professional Advisory Board. Kim was a speaker at many epilepsy conferences, teacher and school nurse trainings and Camp Quest.Priority consideration will be given to a student pursuing a major in bioscience or life science.

Click on the external website to apply: https://www.epilepsysandiego.org/college-scholarships/