Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship: Empowering Students with Disabilities
Lime Connect is a global non-profit organization dedicated to "rebranding disability through achievement" by advancing professional and career trajectories. They partner with major corporations to offer outstanding fellowship and scholarship opportunities. Among their initiatives, the Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship stands out as a significant opportunity for high school seniors with disabilities pursuing higher education in the U.S. or Canada. This scholarship supports the potential and future of high school students with disabilities.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship, applicants must meet specific criteria. The scholarship is designed for graduating high school seniors with a disability who intend to enroll full-time in a 4-year university or college in the Fall of 2025. 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. Lime Connect acknowledges that 90% of disabilities on campus are invisible, and candidates with all disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application Process
The application process for the Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship involves several steps.
Join or Log into The Lime Network: Interested students must first join or log into The Lime Network.
Visit the Jobs and Programs Page: Once logged in, applicants should visit the Jobs and Programs page and locate the Pathways Scholarship listing within the highlighted opportunities.
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Online Application: The link to the online application system can be found there. Applicants will need to provide the following:
- 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
It is important to note that the first round of the application does not require a letter of recommendation. Finalists will then be required to submit reference information for a teacher, advisor, supervisor, youth leader, etc. You will be asked to select your “current institution.” You may select your intended university/college, or you may select “no current institution” if you are not certain of which one you will attend.
Scholarship Details and Funding
Multiple students are selected for this award each year, and these awards are merit-based; however, financial needs will be taken into consideration. The Pathways Scholarship is funded through proceeds from the annual Lime Connect Challenge. You can participate to support next year’s scholarship recipients.
Additional Opportunities with Lime Connect
Lime Connect offers a range of scholarships and programs beyond the Pathways Scholarship.
- Google Lime Scholarship: Google proudly supports the work of Lime Connect since 2008. Recipients of the Google Lime Scholarship will each receive a scholarship for the academic year. Selected students will also be invited to attend the annual Google Scholars' Retreat. Candidates will also be considered for software engineering internship opportunities with Google.
- BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education Scholarship: This scholarship is designed for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities interested in a career in Financial Services with a focus on Capital Markets.
- Canada Life + Lime Connect DevOps & Technology Internship & Scholarship Award: This award is designed for undergraduate students with a disability in Canada pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree/certification/or equivalent education.
- Awards In the Limelight Video Contest: Lime Connect encourages individuals with disabilities to share their stories of how they are living, working, and thriving. They award cash prizes to the top stories.
- The Tom Wilson Leadership in Disability Award: Presented annually by Lime Connect to recognize a young professional with a disability who has exhibited success and leadership in the disability space.
External Scholarship Resources
In addition to Lime Connect's offerings, several other organizations provide scholarships for students with disabilities:
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- Scholarships360: This platform helps students confirm their eligibility for the Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship and explore other funding opportunities.
- Affordable Colleges: Offers a list of recurring scholarships for students with disabilities, including disability-specific scholarships.
- ScholarshipOwl: Provides direct access to scholarships, streamlining the application process.
- Niche: Assists with every step of the college search, including financial aid.
- The Christian Connector: Offers scholarship drawings for Christian/Faith Based colleges and universities.
- StudentScholarships.org: Provides scholarship opportunities for students aged 14-25 attending school in the Fall of 2026.
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