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The goal of the Lilly Reintegration Scholarship is to help people with schizophrenia and related schizophrenia-spectrum disorders to acquire the educational and vocational skills necessary to reintegrate into society, secure jobs and regain their lives.

Previous scholarship winners are currently enrolled at such schools as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston College, Fordham University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, Fullerton College, Community College of Rhode Island, and others.

Eligibility
In order to be eligible for consideration for the Lilly Reintegration Scholarship, applicants must:

• be diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform or schizoaffective disorder
• be currently receiving medical treatment for the disease, including medications and psychiatric follow-up
• be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegrative efforts, such as clubhouse membership, part-time work, volunteer efforts or school enrollment
• complete an application package that includes an application form, essay, transcripts (if applicable), recommendation forms from three references and school financial requirements.

Educational Opportunities
The program offers financial assistance for a wide range of educational opportunities in which students work to attain a certificate or degree.*

Eligible programs include:

• high school equivalency programs
• trade or vocational school programs
• associate degrees Bachelor degrees Graduate degrees

* Please note, noncredit courses are not covered under the scholarship.