Every year Shire sponsors scholarships for ADHD individuals who are seeking funds to continue their educational pursuits. I post this information for those who follow my blog and know someone in need. Pass this information on to them.

“If you have patients diagnosed with ADHD who are pursuing higher education, please tell them about the Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire.

The 2016 Scholarship program will award $2,000 and one year of ADHD coaching services* to each of 50 recipients in the United States. Adults with ADHD who are pursuing higher education are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: March 9, 2016, 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Students may apply and learn more at ShireADHDScholarship.com.

Scholarship Questions? Please call 1-855-474-7432

Who Can Apply
The scholarship program is for legal residents of the United States who:
✔ have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
✔ are accepted to or will be enrolled in a 2- or 4-year undergraduate program** at an accredited college, university, trade school, technical school, or vocational school located in the United States
✔ are under the care of a licensed health care professional for ADHD
Additional terms and conditions apply. Please see www.shireadhdscholarship.com/US/rules.aspx for complete rules. Void where prohibited by law. Contest is subject to all federal, state, and local laws, and full rules and regulations.
*Coaching services provided through the Edge Foundation.
**Students who are enrolled in graduate programs are not eligible for this scholarship.”

David W. Goodman, M.D.