Thank you for visiting our Meet our Students page! Here you will find our 2021 recipients. By visiting the links below, you can view the recipients’ photo page, read the press release, or read essays submitted by our outstanding 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 applicants!
2021 D4TS Tourette Syndrome Scholarship Recipients
The 2021 Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Graduate Student Tourette Syndrome Scholarship – $2000
Awarded to Apostolos-Christos Lianos, Brookfield, WI
As an incoming first year graduate student this year, Apostolos is pursuing his Master’s Degree in Adult, Community, and Professional Education at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. He plans to advocate for others who have disabilities. Apostolos was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at the age of 9.
The 2021 Dollars 4 Tic Scholars TS Superstar Tourette Syndrome Scholarship – $2000
Awarded to Jason Ingerick, Boston, MA
The second annual TS Superstar Scholarship recognizes a student who has spread awareness of Tourette Syndrome in his community. This fall, Jason will be a senior at Northeastern University, in Boston, MA. He is majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Mathematics. His goal is to become a neurosurgeon. Jason was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at age nine.
The 2021 Renewable Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Tourette Syndrome Scholarship – $1500
Awarded to Taylore Ashton, Brady, TX
Taylore is a third-year recipient and is attending Texas Tech University in Texas as a junior. Taylore is majoring in Animal Science. Her goal is to work with horses and become an Equine Specialist. Taylore was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at age 15.
The 2021 Renewable Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Tourette Syndrome Scholarship – $1500
Awarded to Virginia Williams, Copley, OH
This is Virginia’s first year as a recipient of a D4TS Scholarship! She will be a freshman at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Virginia plans to major in Biology. She has been very active in various groups and taken on leadership roles and helped to spread the word about mental illness. She was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 5th grade.
The 2021 Renewable Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Tourette Syndrome Scholarship – $1000
Awarded to Maxwell Plenby, West Hartford, CT
Maxwell is a first time D4TS Scholarship recipient. He will be a freshman at Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York. Max is majoring in Political Science. He hopes to become a civil rights lawyer. Max was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at age 6.
The 2021 Renewable Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Tourette Syndrome Scholarship – $1000
Awarded to Hayden Bell, Lyndhurst, OH
Hayden is a first time D4TS Scholarship recipient. He will be a freshman at John Carroll University in Ohio. Hayden is majoring in Biology on the pre-med track with a minor in Spanish and Hispanic Studies. His goal is to become a doctor. He was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at age 10.
The 2021 Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Tourette Syndrome Scholarship sponsored by the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation – $1000
Awarded to Annabelle Griffin, Spring Branch, TX
Annabelle is a first time D4TS Scholarship recipient! She will be an incoming freshman at Liberty University in Virginia. She is majoring in Public Health with a goal to be a speech pathologist. Annabelle was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at age 14.
Congratulations!
Access larger photos of our 2021 recipients here.
Read our press release announcing our 2021 recipients.
Enjoy our 2021 student applicant essays here.
Enjoy our 2020 student applicant essays here.
Enjoy our 2019 student applicant essays here.
Enjoy our 2018 student applicant essays here.
Enjoy our 2017 student applicant essays here.