Purpose
UCB is moved by the resilience of the myasthenia gravis (MG) community and committed to helping people with MG or their immediate family members achieve their goals. To recognize the outstanding accomplishments of those impacted by MG, we are awarding 15 scholarships of $10,000 each to individuals of any age, whether they are continuing their education or aiming to gain new career skills.
The UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship™ winners will be an inspiring group of dedicated, resilient, and well-rounded individuals. We’re seeking a diverse group of patients or their immediate family members who demonstrate academic ambition, personal achievement, and serve as positive role models for others.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, you must:
- Be a legal resident of the United States
- Have a physician-confirmed diagnosis of myasthenia gravis or be an immediate family member (parent, spouse, child, or sibling) of someone diagnosed with MG
- Be seeking an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate degree, or certification from a trade school educational program
- Demonstrate academic achievement and embrace a way of life beyond the boundaries of MG
- Be enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from an educational institution like a trade school or a university for the fall semester of 2025
- Not be an employee of UCB or an immediate family member of a UCB employee. Immediate family members are defined by UCB, Inc. as spouses, domestic partners, children, parents, grandchildren, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, stepchildren, stepsisters, and stepbrothers. Additionally, immediate family members of healthcare professionals who directly or indirectly influence the prescribing of MG medications are not eligible to apply
The UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship is unique
- No GPA requirement
- Not based on financial need
- Not limited to a particular field of study
- Open to anyone planning to attend an accredited learning institution in the United States
- No SAT/ACT score requirement
How to Apply
To apply, please log in and submit a completed application and all required supporting documents listed below no later than Wednesday, February 5th, 2025.
Sections of the application must be completed by the applicant, a parent/guardian (if the applicant is under 18), a school official, a member of the community, and a member of the applicant’s healthcare team or, if the applicant is a family member, a member of the patient’s healthcare team.
Selection will be based on the following criteria, which must be included:
- A one-page essay authored by the applicant explaining why the applicant should be selected for the scholarship and how the scholarship will benefit them. The essay should include any:
- Academic and/or professional achievements
- Community service activities and/or advocacy efforts
- Examples of how the applicant has positively contributed to the MG community or plans to do so in the future
- How MG has impacted the applicant’s life, either as a person living with MG or as a family member of a person living with MG
- Signed medical history form for the person living with MG
Three letters of recommendation:
(Please note that you are not required to have a letter from someone in each category listed below as long as you submit 3 letters. Please reference the FAQ for additional information.)
- School officials
- Community members
- Healthcare team members
- Current or former employer or colleague
- A copy of the applicant’s most recent academic transcript
Optional items:
- A non-returnable photograph of the applicant
- An artistic presentation (by applicants pursuing degrees in the arts)
Additional pages can be attached to the application if more space is needed for responses.
Selection of Scholarship Recipients
A panel of medical professionals specializing in neurology and patient advocates from across the country chosen by UCB will select the scholarship recipients. In June 2025, all applicants will be notified via email of the status of their application. Winners will receive a personal phone call from UCB. Use of UCB products is not considered and does not increase your chances of winning.
After each winner’s educational enrollment has been verified for the fall 2025 semester, the scholarship check will be made payable to and mailed directly to each winner’s educational institution in July. Scholarship awards may be used to cover the recipient’s tuition and/or educational materials expenses.
However, if a recipient does not have a minimum of $10,000 in educational expenses owed for their schooling, the scholarship will cover only the remaining amount. Upon contacting an applicant, if UCB learns they do not have any remaining costs owed to the academic institution, they will no longer be eligible for the scholarship.