ALS Scholarship

Final Week for RASCALS Foundation

Scholarship Applications

ST. LOUIS, August 20, 2011 -- The Robert A. Stehlin Campaign for ALS

(RASCALS) is reminding the community that applications and essays for the

inaugural RASCALS Higher Education Scholarships must be submitted by

August 31, 2011.

"The RASCALS Foundation is extremely pleased with all the calls and letters of

interest in our scholarship awards," said Robert Stehlin, founder and president

of the 501(c)(3) non-profit, public charity. "It's certainly been a great start to what

we hope will be an enduring program. But if you're planning on applying for

2011, now's the time to get your submissions in to RASCALS. You only have

about a week left."

Eligible applicants are ALS patients or their family members residing in

Missouri. The awards will provide assistance in their pursuit of higher

education, and may be used for any scholastic-related need, such as tuition

expenses, textbooks, and school supplies. The awards were made possible by

the RASCALS Foundation, along with a special matching gift from Walgreen's.

"I can't say enough about the leadership at Walgreen's and their help in

launching this very important program. Their compassion and generosity will

change lives in the ALS community," said Mr. Stehlin. "It's truly a privilege to

work with people like this."

There will be two scholarships awarded for the 2011-2012 academic year in

the amounts of $3,500 each. All applicants will submit a 1000-word essay on

the theme: "How ALS Has Influenced You."

Mr. Stehlin, who was diagnosed in September 2009 with ALS, said the disease

impacts the entire family. "While there are all sorts of challenges, it is extremely

important that families remain positive and forward-looking, and that's the

intended spirit of these scholarships," he explained.

Recipients will be determined by the RASCALS Foundation Board of Directors,

and notified on or before September 30, 2011. Selection will be made on the

basis of various criteria, including school activities, scholastic achievements,

awards, and community projects, in addition to the contents of the essay.

Complete program guidelines and applications are accessible on the

RASCALS website at http://rascalsfoundation.org/. For help or additional

information, you may also contact Mr. Stehlin at 636-464-6704, or Mr. Greg

Reagan, the RASCALS Treasurer, at 314-960-3629.