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Any ideas on scholarships?
Sat, 11/08/2014 - 09:38I posted this question in another forum, but have not received a reply. I'm hoping to get some resources soon, so I thought I would try another forum...
I'm planning to go back to school to learn a fairly new therapeutic form called Drama Theatre (RDT). I have an undergraduate degree in Film/Theatre, but recently learned how to use my epilepsy in a very creative way and plan to work with the "disabled" (I really do NOT like this term) through RDT. I had part of my front-left temporal lobe removed, plus a VNS "installed." I'm doing much better and would love to return to school. In order to be a Registered Drama Therapist, one must have a Master's degree - and I only have a BA. Are there any scholarships recommended for people with disabilities/epilepsy? Any recommendations are greatly appreciated!
Side note: I just spoke met a lady who lives in Canada who has a "disability." It's not epilpesy, but it's brain related. She's currently in college and Canada is paying for her full education!!! There's got to be something like this in the U.S.!
Thanks!
Peyton