Varghese Summersett Down Syndrome Scholarship Application

Varghese Summersett Down Syndrome Scholarship Application
Please read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.

Amount: $500
Deadline: April 1, 2026

Please check our website and social media after the deadline for recipient announcements.

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Each year, approximately 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome, a chromosomal condition that occurs when there is a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional gene can affect an individual’s life, educational development, characteristics, personality, and physicality.

The attorneys and legal professionals at Varghese Summersett believe in giving back to the community, especially with causes close to our hearts. Three members of our legal team have children with special needs, and in an effort to recognize and honor them, we are proud to offer our annual Varghese Summersett Down Syndrome Scholarship.

This scholarship is intended for a deserving child with Down syndrome who is in need of financial aid to support educational or recreational opportunities. The award may be used towards a camp, tutoring, education, or other tools to help the student thrive, prosper, and have a fulfilling life.
Eligibility for Varghese Summersett Down Syndrome Scholarship

To be eligible, applicants must be
- A student
- Diagnosed with Down syndrome
- A resident of the United States
I. Personal Information
Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant's Age*
Email *
Where the confirmation will be send to
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
II. Letter or Video Describing Financial Need
Have a parent, friend, relative, or teacher write a letter or record a video describing how the financial award would benefit them. We are specifically looking for what the award will be used for. We know the overall needs are far greater than the award, so the more specific you can be about how this would benefit the child, the more helpful this item will be.*

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III. Recommendation Letter or Video
Get one letter (or video) of recommendation. The letter can be from a teacher, employer, friend, sibling, or community leader. They should attest to the applicant’s character, ability, and need for financial aid for educational or recreational opportunities. For example, a grandmother could write a letter on behalf of her granddaughter who has down syndrome, who could benefit from an iPad or a summer camp. Any videos are judged on the content, not production quality. Videos may not exceed 5 minutes.*

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IV. Photo
Applicants must submit a photo of the student and agree to allow Varghese Summersett to use his or her name, photo, video, letter, and/or story on our website.*

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Varghese Summersett Down Syndrome Scholarship Application

I. Personal Information

II. Letter or Video Describing Financial Need

III. Recommendation Letter or Video

IV. Photo