The Randall/LaRossa College Scholarship Fund was established in 2009 to honor Peter Randall, MD and Don LaRossa, MD for their work to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by cleft lip/palate and other craniofacial conditions. The fund was developed by friends and colleagues of Dr. Randall and Dr. LaRossa in appreciation of their mentorship, friendship, and dedication to serving children.
The 2025 scholarship cycle is now open. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 10th, 2025.
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Scholarship Eligibility
To be eligible for ACPA’s Randall/LaRossa College Scholarships, a student must:
- Have a diagnosis of cleft lip and/or cleft palate or other congenital craniofacial difference.
- Not have received a college scholarship from ACPA in the past.
- Be enrolled full-time in an accredited United States post-secondary institution or program in the fall of 2025.
- Have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater.
- Preference is given to rising first-year students entering any field.
- Currently-enrolled undergraduate students may also apply. Postgraduate students are not eligible to apply.
Four recipients are selected by the ACPA Awards and Scholarships Selection Panel, and are granted an award amount of $5,000, based on past academic performance, evidence of leadership and/or community and school involvement, indications of future academic success, and the applicant essays. Scholarship funding will be sent to the recipients’ respective college institution prior to the upcoming fall semester. For any questions, please contact Lauren Mowles at lmowles@acpacares.org.
