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The Lynda A. Silverman Catastrophic Critical Illness Scholarship was formed to recognize exceptional students who have personally gone through or
had someone in their immediate or extended family go through a catastrophic critical illness or disease. As everyone knows, illness affects a family
not only physically and emotionally, but it also has a profound negative impact financially. Cancer is the most costly disease in the world to fight and
is the second leading cause of death behind heart disease. The lifetime stats for a man developing cancer are 1 in 2 and for a woman are 1 in 3.
Lynda A. Silverman, the mother of Eric Silverman, owner and operator of the Silverman Benefits Group, passed away in May of 2001, due to a
combination of severe catastrophic health challenges that caused her an enormous amount of pain and suffering. Her illness caused tremendous
financial stress and it wasn’t easy for Eric’s family to help put him through college. After applying for countless scholarships, unfortunately, Eric
wasn’t awarded any money to help pay for his 4-year degree. Upon founding the Silverman Benefits Group and when financially able, Eric always
wanted to, in some way, honor his mother by giving back to college students who had gone through similar experiences in their personal lives.
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To be considered for The Lynda A. Silverman Catastrophic Critical Illness Scholarship, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Reside and/or Attend College in Maryland - Be a currently enrolled full time undergraduate student
- Provide a current and up-to-date resume - All majors are welcome to apply
- Optional, but highly encouraged: Students may include a brief statement of 250 words or less to provide the selection
committee with additional information as to what makes you an ideal candidate to be awarded money from this scholarship.
Please be sure to include details as to how you can relate to the purpose of why this scholarship was founded.
- Semi-Finalists and Finalists will be required to attend a selection interview in the Bel Air office of The Silverman Benefits Group.
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The deadline for resume and optional statement submission is March 31, 2014. Materials can be emailed or mailed directly to Eric Silverman:
EMAIL: Silverman.SBG@gmail.com OFFICE ADDRESS: Silverman Benefits Group
SUBJECT: Lynda A. Silverman Catastrophic Critical Illness Scholarship ATTN: Eric Silverman, Principal
(Please contact Eric Silverman via email if you have any questions.) 2107-Laurel Bush Road, Suite 102
Bel Air, Maryland 21015
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