Lime Connect 2023 Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors

Applications for our 2023 Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship are OPEN

Lime Connect believes strongly in the potential of high school students who have all types of disabilities and is committed to supporting their future. In 2019, we were pleased to launch our inaugural Pathways Scholarship designed for current high school seniors who are pursuing a degree at a four-year university or college in either the U.S. or Canada.   

Recipients of the Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship each receive $1,000 in support of their university/college studies. The awards are merit-based, but financial needs will be taken into consideration. 

Meet our 2020 Pathways Scholarship recipients!

Meghan D. | Marcus L.

Meet our 2019 Pathways Scholarship recipients!

Emma W. | Patrick C. | Megan G.

• Table of Content
• About Lime Connect
• Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors
• Aim and Benefits of Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors
• Requirements for Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Lime Connect

Lime Connect represents the largest network of high-potential university students and professionals - including veterans - who have disabilities in the world. We are a global not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that's rebranding disability through achievement. We do that by attracting, preparing, and connecting these high potential individuals for scholarships, The Lime Connect Fellowship Program, The Lime Connect Foundations Program, and internships and full-time careers with our corporate partners - the world's leading corporations.  We are break... continue reading

Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors

Aim and Benefits of Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors

Recipients of the Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship each receive $1,000 in support of their university/college studies. The awards are merit-based, but financial needs will be taken into consideration. 

Requirements for Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors Qualification

2023 Scholarship Applicants must match the following criteria:

• Have, or consider themselves to have a visible or invisible disability*
• Current high school senior in the U.S. or Canada graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2023
• Accepted to, or applied and awaiting acceptance to, a 4-year university or college in the U.S. or Canada for the 2023-2024 academic year
• Intending to be enrolled full-time in that 4-year university or college in Fall 2023

* An individual with a disability is defined as someone who has or considers themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one or more major activities that others may consider to be a daily function); this definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists. We know that 90% of disabilities on campus are invisible, and candidates with all disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors

- 2023 Finalists will be selected from overall applications, and all applicants will be notified of their status in early June.

- 2023 Finalists (only) will then submit one letter of reference from a teacher, advisor, supervisor, youth leader, etc. in mid-June.

- Selected Scholars will provide verification of university or college acceptance prior to receiving the award (mid-to-late July).  

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT YOUR LIME NETWORK PROFILE:
You will be asked to select your "current institution."  You may select your intended university/college or "no current institution" if you are not certain which one you will attend.  You may log back in at any time to update your profile.

Not a match? Register with The Lime Network to learn of other opportunities. If you're a parent, join Friends of The Lime Network (for those without disabilities) and we'll notify you when the application launches.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Join, or log into The Lime Network. There, you'll find the link to our online application system where you will provide:

• General Background Information ( e.g., contact information, and details about your intended college/university)
• Resume/CV
• Answer one essay question related to living successfully with a disability
• Note: The first round of the application does not require a letter of recommendation. You will only be prompted to submit reference information if you are selected as a Finalist. 

For more details visit: Lime Connect website.