The Epilepsy Foundation Scholarship Fund was established in memory of David S. Izard, who lived and attended school in Canton, Illinois. David was active in football, track, and basketball. He graduated from Western Illinois University and was employed as an Assistant Manager of Wal-Mart in Georgia. David was diagnosed with Epilepsy at the age of 3 1/2 but lived a full and active life. David died December 5, 1992, fifteen days before his 27^th birthday. Additional gifts have been made in memory of other individuals as well.

In accordance with the agreement, the student must currently reside and be attending high school within a 50-mile radius of the City of Peoria and be diagnosed with epilepsy. The award will be given to further education in a junior college or a four year college/university.

The $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to students who have epilepsy and will be based on the applicant's motivation to accomplish her/his educational and career goals, potential for scholarship, citizenship, and leadership. Financial need only a consideration when other factors weigh equally among applicants.

Students can obtain an application by contacting the Community Foundation of Central Illinois. The completed application must be postmarked and mailed to the Foundation office no later than April 15th of each year.

Recommendation by one teacher and the physician attending the student are required supplemental information. Recommendation forms are included with the application and must be returned to the Foundation no later than April 15 of each year.

The Distribution Committee of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois will review all applications. The Community Foundation of Central Illinois' Board of Directors will approve the recommendation and the award recipient will be notified by mail.

A $500.00 scholarship will be paid directly to the school of the recipient's choice upon request of the recipients enrollment in school. The student may apply to renew this scholarship throughout his/her attendance at this school or one to which he/she has transferred.

The scholarship deadline will be April 15^th of each year.

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Foundation of Central Illinois, (309) 674-8730.