UCB Awards Scholarships to 15 Individuals Impacted by Myasthenia Gravis

The scholarship program targets a community often forced to navigate complex physical and emotional hurdles while pursuing academic or professional goals. Recipients include high school seniors, graduate students, and individuals seeking specialized certification in fields ranging from engineering and public health to social work. By providing direct financial support, UCB aims to foster career development for those managing the demands of a rare disease.

Selection for the award is handled by a committee of healthcare professionals and members of the MG community, ensuring the process balances medical insight with the realities of living with the condition. According to Kimberly Moran, SVP of UCB’s U.S. Rare Diseases division, the program serves as a bridge for students to reach personal and professional milestones that might otherwise remain out of reach. For recipients like Cameron T., the funding serves as a vital tool to translate personal experience with the disease into broader, purposeful impact within their chosen fields.